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Eastern and Oriental Express

Experience a panoramic view of the mystical landscapes of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. The majesty and splendour of the E&O, with its elegant compartments, delicious cuisine and superb service, combined with the adventure of a journey through the heart of Asia, is a truly unique way to experience the full wonder of this remarkable region.

DATEDAYDEPARTUREARRIVALFROM
13 June 09SaturdaySingaporeBangkok£645
16 June 09TuesdayBangkokSingapore£645
11 July 09SaturdaySingaporeBangkok£645
14 July 09TuesdayBangkokSingapore£645
15 Aug 09SaturdaySingaporeBangkok£645
18 Aug 09TuesdayBangkokSingapore£645
08 Oct 09ThursdaySingaporeBangkok£709
18 Oct 09SundayBangkokSingapore£709
Prices are per person based on sharing accommodation and include: All table d'hôte meals on board, with complimentary tea and coffee in your compartment and sightseeing tours as described.

Singapore - Bangkok Itinerary (3 days / 2 nights)

Day 1 - Singapore
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Singapore's Keppel Road station in the morning. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your compartment. Enjoy the passing scenery as the train crosses to Malaysia via the causeway of the Straits of Johor. Lunch is served in one of the opulent dining cars. Dress for dinner and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car in the company of our resident pianist. During the evening, the E&O pauses at Kuala Lumpur's magnificent Moorish-style station where you may disembark for a stroll. Retire to your compartment which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Day 2 - Penang
Breakfast is taken in your compartment before arriving in Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided introductory tour with pre-World War II mosques, elaborately-roofed temples, churches, bazaars and colourful shophouses. Reboard the waiting coaches for the short ferry ride back to Butterworth and the Eastern & Oriental Express for lunch. As the train crosses into Thailand spend the afternoon watching the changing scenery from the open deck of the Observation Car or relax in the comfort of the Saloon Car. Dinner is served in the sumptuous dining car.

Day 3 - River Kwai & Bangkok
After breakfast E&O arrives at the River Kwai Bridge station where the train stops to allow you to disembark. Guides escort you on the short walk down to the jetty to board a local craft for a cruise along the lush greenery of the picturesque Kwai Yai river, passing under the Bridge. On board, a local historian provides a brief overview of the history of the Thailand-Burma railway and the bridge. At the E&O landing point board a motor coach for a brief trip past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. As you explore the informative museum, the historian is available to answer questions. There is time to visit the Don Rak War Cemetery adjacent to the museum if you wish.

Rejoin the coach for the transfer to Kanchanaburi railway station from where your E&O journey continues with lunch. Arrive into Bangkok in the afternoon.

Timetable
ArriveDepart

SaturdaySingapore
Check in at Keppel Road Station from 10:00
-11:10
Kuala Lumpur20:1521:25
SundayButterworth (for Penang)
Guided tour of Georgetown
08:4511:00
MondayKanchanaburi
Guided tour of River Kwai
09:2011:25
Bangkok14:45-

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.

Bangkok - Singapore Itinerary (4 days / 3 nights)

Day 1 - Bangkok
The Eastern & Oriental Express departs Bangkok early evening. Having been welcomed onboard the gleaming carriages, settle into your comfortable compartment. Dinner is served as the train travels from city into the countryside with its rice-fields, villages and water buffalo. Retire to your compartment, transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward.

Day 2 - Wang Po & River Kwai
Awake early in order not to miss the excitement of the train making its way from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct beside a towering cliff.

On arrival at the River Kwai Bridge station, the E&O stops to allow you to disembark. Guides escort you on the short walk down to the jetty to board a local raft for a cruise along the lush greenery of the picturesque Kwai Yai river, passing under the Bridge. On board, a local historian provides a brief overview of the history of the Thailand-Burma railway and the bridge. At the E&O landing point you board a motor coach for a brief trip past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. As you explore the informative museum, the historian is available to answer questions. There is time to visit the Don Rak War Cemetery adjacent to the museum if you wish.

Rejoin the coach for the short ride to the Kanchanaburi railway station to board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Later reflect on the day's sights over dinner and relax with a drink in the Bar Car before retiring for the night.

Day 3 - Penang
After brunch the train arrives into Butterworth. Here coaches take you across to colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang, on the local ferry. Enjoy a guided introductory tour with pre-World War II mosques, elaborately-roofed temples, churches, bazaars and colourful shophouses.

Take the short ride back to Butterworth and rejoin the Eastern & Oriental Express. Spend the afternoon watching the passing scenery from one of the lounge cars or from the open deck of the Observation Car. Dine again in one of the opulent dining cars and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with its resident pianist. Spend your last night on board.

Day 4 - Singapore
After breakfast, soon it's time to leave the train, having crossed the Straits of Johor into Singapore.

Timetable
ArriveDepart

TuesdayBangkok
Check-in Hualampong Station from 16:50
-17:50
WednesdayWang Po
Transverse Trestle Viaduct
05:1006:30
Kanchanaburi
Guided Tour of River Kwai
08:3311:00
ThursdayButterworth (for Penang)
Guided tour of Georgetown
14:3016:30
Kuala Lumpur23:0023:45
FridaySingapore
Keppel Road Station
11:45-

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
 

Certain restrictions apply. Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change without notice.
A non refundable service fee of £35 per cabin is additional and will be added to final invoice cost.
Cruise Fuel Surcharges are not included and will be added at the time of booking.
Eligibility will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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