A landmark moment in railway history, October 1883 saw the launch of the original Orient-Express. Leaving from Paris, it steamed through the Alps, Budapest and Bucharest to Constantinople.

Packed with grandees and unheard of luxuries such as soap by the washbasins, reports swiftly came back of its exquisite food, excellent wine and impeccable service.

Carrying royalty, film stars, artists and spies between great European cities ever since, a journey aboard this iconic train is one of the world’s finest travel experiences – a sequence of unforgettable moments.

Today, the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train continue to transport passengers across Europe, in exquisite surroundings, on one of the most celebrated and romantic journeys in the world.

There is simply no finer way to travel to Venice than aboard the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Dine in authentic 1920s carriages and share travellers’ tales over glasses of champagne in the Bar Car. Then be lulled to sleep in a private cabin with brass lamps and marquetry panelling, awake to a breakfast in bed and roll down the windows to discover the sights outside.

London-Venice (return)

Depart London mid-morning for your luxurious overnight journey to Venice, where you arrive late afternoon the next day. Spend 2 nights in Venice (hotel not included) before embarking on the return journey to London.

Shared occupancy of a Double  Cabin £2990*
Shared occupancy of a Suite Cabin £4940*

*Prices are per person and include all table d’h´te meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing. The final price is not guaranteed until your booking is confirmed.

Itinerary

Day 1

• Board the British Pullman train at London Victoria station for a 10.45am departure.
• Sit back and enjoy Brunch served with a Bellini as you travel to the Kentish coast.
• Cross to France where you will join the Venice Simplon- Orient-Express.
• Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, in the beautifully restored restaurant cars.
• After dinner retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into an elegant bedroom.

Day 2

• You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you.
• Spend the morning relaxing in your cabin or in the Bar Car chatting to fellow guests.
• Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch which is served in another one of the beautiful restaurant cars.
• Sit back and admire the passing scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites.
• Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin.
• All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark, as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.
• Begin a two night stay in Venice.(1)

Day 3

• Enjoy your time in Venice at leisure.

Day 4

• After two glorious days in Venice, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station.
• Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend you throughout your journey.
• After you have settled in it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the restaurant cars.
• Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery.
• Afternoon tea is served in your cabin.
• A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs.
• After dinner retire to your cabin which has now been transformed into an elegant bedroom.

Day 5

• Breakfast is served in your cabin by your steward at a time to suit you.
• The train pulls into Paris Gare de l’Est for a 40 minute stop.
• A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the French coast for the Channel crossing.
• Join the British Pullman for the journey to London.
• A traditional afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of Champagne is served, before arriving at London Victoria station at 5.30pm.

(1)Hotel accommodation and transfers not included – these can be booked separately during the booking process.

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

Venice to London hotel offer

The perfect complement to a journey on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express must be a stay at the world famous Hotel Cipriani in Venice. Receive 2 nights of pure luxury at the Hotel Cipriani when you book to travel from Venice to London (one way).

This offer Includes:

• Two nights bed and breakfast at Hotel Cipriani, Venice(2)
• The classic Venice to London journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
• All table d’hote meals and accommodation onboard
• Transfer from Hotel Cipriani to Venice Santa Lucia station

From £1990 pp (one way)

 The final price is not guaranteed until your booking is confirmed.