Is the Orient Express worth the money?

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?



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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.

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All food is included in the cost of a ticket on the Orient Express however drinks are an additional cost.

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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.

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Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.

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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.

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Travel / Dream A 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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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.

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All of our luxury train journey UK day trips are round-trips and return the same day back to your original departure point. All of our day trips include everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable day out in luxury, the only extras not included being additional drinks you may with to order from the onboard bar.

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Horror on the Orient Express is a campaign boxed set published by Chaosium in 1991 for the horror role-playing game Call of Cthulhu. In this adventure, the player characters use the Orient Express to search for pieces of an artifact, while a cult tries to stop them.

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The comfort level of Eurostar train, affordable prices, fast speed and luxurious service makes it a winner over all other travel option like ferries, buses and flights.

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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.

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