The legendary Orient Express is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you elect for a day trip with dinner to celebrate a special occasion or a luxury adventure, the Orient Express is an exciting romantic experience you will never forget.
The train is considered a work of art and an icon of art deco. The Venice Simplon- Orient Express train provides the experience of elegant train travel from days gone by. The Orient Express is famous for its luxuriously appointed cabins and exquisite views of European scenery along the classic route from Venice to London.
Begin your journey with a tour of the city of Venice with a tour aboard a vaporetta or gondola on the canals. You will experience masterpieces of architecture, charming vintage buildings and markets. The Ca’ da Mosto with its round arches and Gothic edifice, and the celebrated Palazzo Corner and Grimani di San Luca must be seen before leaving Venice for your elegant tour of Europe aboard the Orient Express.
The classic route departs from Venice as a personal steward guides travelers to their train compartment. The Orient-Express stops at Paris, Buchs, Innsbruck and Verona. You may end your trip at any of these cities or travel all the way to London. For example, you can travel London to Paris, Paris to Venice, Innsbruck to London, or any combination of cities that you desire.
Historical map of the Orient-Express with various destinations
After settling in, travelers are served an elegant lunch while viewing the beauty of the Italian Dolomites and traveling through to the beauty of Austria. Breakfast and tea are served in the comfort of the luxury compartments. Before the train arrives in to Innsbruck in the afternoon, travelers are treated to tea and pastries. The highly skilled French chefs will prepare a delicious gourmet dinner from fresh foods that are brought onboard during the journey. Italian waiters serve dinner in three restaurants onboard: Lalique, Etoile du Nord and the Chinoise. Drinks will finish up the evening in the Bar Car. Guests overnight on board the train in comfortable compartments.
The Bar Car is famous for its world class cocktails and atmosphere. Travelers will share a welcoming and elegant experience where they may meet royalty and celebrities. The Bar Car is a popular place to relax both before and after dinner. Guests can never be over dressed aboard the Orient Express, and are encouraged to dress for dinner and visits to the Bar Car. Travelers may also want to stop by the boutique to select a memento of their trip. The boutique offers original art nouveau home accessories, hand blown French crystal as well as luxury fashion accessories for men and women in silk, cashmere and velvet.
As the Orient Express travels through France guests are treated to beautiful views of the historic countryside. After the crossing the English Channel travelers will board the British Pullman carriages of the Orient Express to arrive in London. The cost for 5 days and 4 nights from Venice to London with stops in Vienna, Paris, Prague and finally to London is about $3,800 per person.