The modern day Venice Simplon-Orient-Express currently runs: London - Paris - Verona - Venice on the southerly Simplon route and Venice - Verona - Paris - London via Innsbruck, where it joins the Arlberg route.
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A one-night trip on the “Venice Simplon-Orient-Express” starts from £2,920 ($3,292) per person. Belmond has a one-off licensing deal to use the Orient Express name on its Venice Simplon train, Franklin confirmed, while Accor has the rights to the brand as a whole.
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.
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?
Compared with sleeper journeys where prices can be in the thousands of pounds per person, we are proud to offer luxury train day trips deals in the UK that are some of the most affordable in the world.
On 14 December 2009, the Orient Express ceased to operate and the route disappeared from European railway timetables, reportedly a victim of high-speed trains and cut-rate airlines.
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.
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.
On this glamorous overnight adventure, step aboard Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris, City of Light, and glide through beguiling European landscapes to reach Venice, City of Water, the following day. *On selected 2023 dates the train departs Paris at 22:00 and arrives in Venice at 19:00.
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.