Step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury sleeper train late morning for a European excursion from Budapest to Paris. This fabulous two day journey aboard the world's most celebrated train offers the perfect opportunity to experience the very best of Europe in the most relaxing and luxurious way possible.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the ideal venue for a journey of this grandeur. With 17 original and authentic carriages, all beautifully restored and all uniquely decorated, you will be riding one of the most famous and legendary trains in the world. Boasting three restaurant cars, a bar car and a wide selection of cabins, the VSOE is a 1920s train from the Golden Age of Travel that is built on style, luxury and opulence.
This unique journey, think of this as a luxury cruise on land, commences in the beautiful Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. You’ll be treated to a delicious lunch shortly after boarding, as you journey out of the cities of two halves. Settle in and freshen up in your cabin before a glamorous night which awaits you. Why not head to the bar car before dinner for an aperitif. You can then take to one of the restaurant cars for the most sumptuous four-course dinner that you could ever expect to experience onboard a train. Your a night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express can reconvene in the bar car where you can enjoy the onboard entertainment and a selection of fantastic drinks. Expect fine cuisine, piano setting the scene and stewards making sure your every need is met.
Head back to your cabin when you feel ready, the bar car closes when the last passenger leaves.
You will awake to gorgeous views and breakfast served in your cabin by your steward.
Day 1 Budapest
Your journey starts in the city of two halves where you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The stewards will show you to your cabin where you are free to relax, unwind and enjoy the ever-changing views from your window. The first meal of the journey is served, so dress to impress as you head to one of the three restaurant cars for a sumptuous three-course lunch. Then why not head to the bar car to sample some of the stock while the resident pianist sets the scene. In the evening you can head to the restaurant car to take dinner. Your cabin has been transformed into a cosy bedroom, ready for your first night onboard. After dinner head back to the bar car to enjoy the onboard entertainment and drinks.
Day 2 Paris
Continental breakfast is served in your cabin before we arrive in Paris and your journey concludes.
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