Day 1 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Depart London Victoria mid-morning on board the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. After crossing the Channel board the blue and gold carriages of the continental Wagon-Lits and travel overnight through France and into Switzerland.
Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 2 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Awake to the splendour of the Swiss and Austrian Alps before arriving into Venice late afternoon, where you stay for two nights at your chosen hotel. Explore at leisure the city that has inspired artists and writers for centuries.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice
Enjoy your time in Venice at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour, Venetian Tapestry is available on selected Saturdays.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 4 : London
Fly from Venice to London with British Airways (Gatwick) or British Midland (Heathrow).
Extend your stay :
Combine the Venetian Overture Holiday with :
-
magnificent Florence with the 'Italian Variations' holiday.
- the grand city of Rome with the 'Treasures of Italy' Holiday.
Departures 2008 :
| March 13, 27. | August 7, 14, 21. |
| April 3, 10, 17, 24. | September 14, 21, 25, 28. |
| May 1, 11, 15, 18, 25, 29. | October 2, 12, 16, 19, 26, 30. |
| June 8, 12, 15, 22, 26. | November 6, 13. |
| July 3, 17, 24, 31. |
Holiday Prices 2008 :
| Venice Hotel | Mar / Apr | May / Jun Sep / Oct |
Jul / Aug | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cipriani † | £2,260 | £2,640 | £2,515 | - |
| Gritti Palace | £2,210 | £2,440 | £2,115 | £2,315 |
| Bauer II Palazzo | £2,150* | £2,340 | £2,105 | £2,105 |
| The Luna | £2,050 | £2,260 | £2,005 | £2,005 |
| The Danieli | £2,100 | £2,240** | £1,975 | £2,115 |
| The Bauer | £2,080* | £2,240 | £2,035 | £2,035 |
| Ca' Sagredo | £2,110 | £2,190 | £1,955 | £2,065 |
| Europa & Regina* | £2,050 | £2,170** | £1,905 | £2,045 |
| Palazzo Sant' Angelo | £2,040 | £2,120 | £1,875 | £1,995 |
| Londra Palace | £2,030 | £2,110 | £1,875 | £1,985 |
| Ca dei Conti | £1,940 | £2,020 | £1,835 | £1,895 |
| Discount party of four | £65 | £55 | £75 | £75 |
† Cipriani Hotel opens March 14th, 2008 and closes on October 26th, 2008.
* Supplements apply: April 25th-30th Bauer II Palazzo £55; The Bauer £40, per person per night.
** Reductions apply in May at The Danieli £30; Europa & Regina £20, per person per night.
Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy and include :
- Double compartment on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including meals.
- Accommodation and breakfast in a regular room at your chosen hotel (Continental breakfast only at some hotels).
- Economy Class flights as shown in the itinerary.
- All transfers throughout your holiday.
- Prices for single occupancy and single travellers on request.
- Flight Information.
Cabin Suite : A Suite is made up of two interconnecting double cabins. At night, choose between single beds or keep one cabin as a lounge with upper and lower berths in the other cabin.
Tailormade Travel : All itineraries can be tailored to your own personal needs. We can tailor make an itinerary to suit your plans.
Please note : the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
