From one beautiful city to another with unrivalled levels of luxury; board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for a truly unforgettable overnight journey. Step aboard and step back into timeless elegance and opulence as you marvel over the authentic and beautifully restored carriages, each with its own story to tell. A journey like this is truly magical.
Your journey begins mid-morning from Venice Santa Lucia where you are greeted by a steward and shown to your own private accommodation. Enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the elegant dining carriages before a leisurely afternoon exploring the train, reclining in the bar car or relaxing in the comfort of your very own cabin. After a selection of pastries is served and as day turns to night, dress to impress as you head to the dining car for a leisurely four-course dinner. Once you have experienced exceptional cuisine prepared fresh on board by talented French chefs, retire to the bar car once more to back to your cabin.
Awake after a blissful night’s rest to breakfast served in your cabin at a time to suit you. With time to spare for one last drink at the bar or another look throughout the train, you arrive at Paris Gare de l’Est where your journey concludes.
Day 1:
All aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as she departs from Venice Santa Lucia station. After being greeted by a steward and shown to your private accommodation, you are served a delicious three-course lunch in one of the elegant restaurant cars. The afternoon is open to doing as you wish; explore the beautifully restored carriages, recline in the bar car or relax in your cabin, all with the glorious and ever-changing scenery surrounding you. As day turns to night, a four-course dinner is served in the dining cars, prepared fresh by skilled French chefs on board. Once dinner is finished, head to the bar car or your own cabin.
Day 2:
Breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you. Take time to prepare for the end of your journey, take one last tour of the carriages, and bid farewell to your fellow passengers, before arriving a Paris Gare de l’Est where your journey concludes.
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