Exploration by rail is an inspiring addition to a Luxury Tailor Made Journey. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers a variety of alternative routings and departure dates. Speak to your A&K Travel Consultant or your travel professional to create a customized journey including a rail experience.Recapture the glamour and elegance of rail travel’s golden age as you ride the Belmond British Pullman and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London to Venice, connecting in Paris along the way.Alternative Routings
Venice-Verona-Paris-London via Alberg Route
London-Paris-Verona-Venice via Gotthard Route
London-Paris-Berlin-Paris-London
Venice-Vienna/Budapest-Paris-London
Venice-Prague-Paris-London
Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest-Paris
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 1
Transfer to the London Victoria railway station and board the Belmond British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Once aboard, settle in and enjoy brunch service as the Kent countryside gives way to Folkestone. After a short transfer via coach to Cheriton, board the shuttle to Calais, France. Uniformed hostesses accompany you throughout the journey. Board the legendary Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Calais Ville Station and settle into your comfortable private cabin. Later this evening, enjoy an elegant dinner service in one of the beautifully restored Restaurant Cars. You may wish to linger in the Bar Car, listening to the resident pianist play the baby grand and chatting to fellow passengers before you retire for the night.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
This morning, continental breakfast is served in your cabin as Alpine scenery passes by. This afternoon, enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the Restaurant Cars. Afternoon tea is served in your cabin before the train’s arrival. Disembark in Venice to continue on with the remainder of your Tailor Made Journey.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe