Fred. Holidays Celebrates The Return Of Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train With Two New & Exclusive Itineraries

Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 0

To celebrate the return to service of Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, Fred. Holidays has launched two new and exclusive itineraries combining the Wild Malaysia rail journey with land stays and a Mekong river cruise.

The three-night Wild Malaysia rail journey departs from Singapore and travels up north through the lush jungles of Malaysia. During the journey, there are a number of excursion options available including a wildlife discovery in Taman Negara National Park and a Peranakan cookery class in Penang. The train itself features a signature cream and green exterior, polished wood-panelled corridors and silken furnishings with a hint of multiple Asian designs. Travellers can enjoy champagne and signature cocktails in the Bar Car, sumptuous South East Asian cuisine in the elegant dining carriages and cosy sleeping quarters with wonderful views of the ever-changing Malaysian landscape.

The 18- and 19-night Pandaw Authentic Mekong & Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train itinerary combines the three-night Wild Malaysia rail journey with a seven-night Pandaw Classic Mekong expedition cruise between Saigon and Siem Reap exploring the vibrant delta of Vietnam and the serene countryside of Cambodia as well as the awe-inspiring Angkor temples. Also included is a two-night stay in Singapore with city tour, a two-night stay in Saigon with a guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, a three-night stay in Siem Reap with guided sightseeing of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Roulous Group and other iconic, sacred sites (a two-night stay with guided sightseeing of Angkor Wat on the 18-night itinerary), a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake (19-night itinerary only) and a visit to Angkor night market. Departures on 8^th March, 27^th September and 4^th October 2024 with prices from £8,695 per person for return flights from London Heathrow (regional flights available on request), overseas transfers, the three-night rail journey on a full board basis, the seven-night cruise on a full board basis plus gratuities, all visits as mentioned and all local taxes and port charges.

The eight-night Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train itinerary combines the three-night Wild Malaysia rail journey with a two-night pre-train stay in a five-star hotel in Singapore, a half day Singapore city tour and an overnight post-train stay in Singapore in a five star hotel. 2024 departures available on request with prices from £4,999 per person for return flights from London Heathrow (regional flights available on request), overseas transfers, the three-night rail journey on a full board basis with included excursions programme, three nights’ accommodation in Singapore with breakfast and half-day city tour.