Travel / DreamA veritable “rolling palace”, the Orient-Express showed travelers the splendor of its decor: precious wood marquetry, glass panels, fabrics, refined leather and pillows and bedding that guaranteed a good night's rest.
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Its vintage carriages are a delight and the food & on-board service are truly world class. Unlike many expensive tourist experiences, this train really does live up to its five-star and you won't be disappointed. Watch the video. What is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?
Drinks can be ordered in your cabin through your steward. All drinks are at an additional cost. DRESS CODE You can never be overdressed aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express.
In the entry-level Historic cabins there is no shower and the toilets are shared, with one at each end of a carriage. However, those upgrading to a Suite or Grand Suite will have their very own en-suite bathroom, complete with toilet and shower and kitted out in rich marble with a Murano glass sink.
The most popular Orient Express route starts in London and takes you through Paris to Verona or Venice, but you can also leave from Venice with destinations of Prague, Vienna and Budapest and back to Paris or London. Once a year, the train travels from London to Berlin and back.
Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage. Please do note however that there are no baths or showers aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express unless you are travelling in on of the aforementioned Grand Suites.
Q) ARE ALL MY MEALS INCLUDED? A) Yes all meals are included in your journey including a four-course dinner, breakfast and a three-course lunch before departure. Please click here for more information about meals on board the British Pullman and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express trains.
Take in Europe from the romantic setting it deserves with your own private historic twin cabin. Banquette seating offers the perfect vantage point to watch the landscape by day, while convertible sleeping berths — with soft, luxurious bedding — transform the cabin into an intimate retreat by night.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Journeys under £3,300/€3,800/$4,200. A budget of £3,300, €3,800 or $4,200 USD per ticket allows you to experience a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express style sleeper train across some of the world's most beautiful countries.
Belmond British PullmanThe Venice Smplon-Orient-Express's sister train, known in its day as a Palace on Wheels, makes shorter journeys to glamorous locations around the UK for relaxing days out steeped in luxury.
New for winter 2023 you can now enjoy this iconic train whilst visiting some of Europe's most romantic cities. Availability is limited and for full details enquire with us and a Planet Rail Orient Express specialist will help to create your tailor-made Orient Express adventure.
What is the route of the Orient Express? The original Orient Express route travels from Paris across Europe through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest before arriving in Istanbul.