Embark on the luxurious blue and gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Venice and enjoy your day on board as the train travels through the breathtaking scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the majestic Swiss Alps. Spend overnight on board as the train travels through France towards Paris. Upon departing Paris, travel to the French coast for the Channel crossing. Board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman for your journey through the Kentish countryside to your destination, London.
Itinerary Detailed day by day information
Venice to Paris
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice’s Santa Lucia station. Your steward will show you to your private compartment 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 beautifully restored restaurant cars, then spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your compartment while gazing at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Swiss Alps, or chatting with fellow travelers in the Bar Car. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment.
Time for dinner. Although not a prerequisite, black-tie certainly adds to the sense of occasion and atmosphere on board. Sip an aperitif in the Bar Car while listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano before taking your seat in another of the magnificent restaurant cars. A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the Bar and when you are ready, retire to your compartment which has now been transformed into a cozy bedroom.
Paris to London
Breakfast is served in your compartment by your steward at a time to suit you. The train pulls into Paris Gare de l’Est and halts for 45 minutes. Take this opportunity to stretch your legs along the platform and watch the bustling activity: passengers boarding, chefs choosing produce for brunch, Parisians coming and going. A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel towards the French coast for the Channel crossing.
Join the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman for the journey to historic London. A traditional English afternoon tea, accompanied by a glass of champagne, is served to you at your table as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly, you are drawing into London’s Victoria Station. It may be the end of your journey, but the memories will last a lifetime.
Timetable All timings shown are for your guidance only
Day
City / Station
Arrive
Depart
Day 1
Venice (Santa Lucia station)
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11:04
Day 1
Verona (Porta Nuova station)
12:55
13:10
Day 1
Innsbruck (Hauptbahnhof)
17:24
17:46
Day 2
Paris (Gare de l'Est station)
09:03
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Tour Dates & Prices Prices are per person in USD.
2007
2008
March 21
April 11, 25
May 9, 16, 30
June 13, 20, 27
July 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 19, 22
October 3, 6, 10, 17, 31
November 7
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 14, 17, 28
June 11, 25
July 2, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20
September 13, 24, 27
October 1, 15, 18, 29
November 5, 12
Please Note:
Prices include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing.
Prices are subject to change without notice. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
Information & Reservations
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Rail News & Updates
The carriages which today form the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express each have a history of their own, with long years of service criss-crossing the frontiers of Europe, operating for a variety of railway companies. The carriages have taken on characters of their own as intriguing as the characters of those who traveled within their cozy confines.
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