8 days - 7 nights
1 night on the VSOE, London to Venice
5 nights in Venice
1 night on the VSOE, Venice to London
Day 1 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Depart London mid-morning on board the British Pullman carriages of the VSOE and travel through the Kentish countryside whilst enjoying lunch accompanied by wine and champagne. After crossing the channel board the continental Wagon-Lits. The magical sight of the gleaming blue and gold wagons-lits of the continental sleeper train awaits your arrival.
After being escorted to your compartment, change for dinner and perhaps visit the bar car for an aperitif. Specially prepared menus by Chef Christian Bodiguel are a highlight of the journey. The train stops in Paris around 10pm to welcome other passengers. Travel overnight through France and into Switzerland.
Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 2 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Awake this morning in the Swiss Alps and, after a continental breakfast served in your compartment, relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Austria. Lunch is served as the train enters Italy. Enjoy an afternoon tea before crossing the lagoon and arriving in Venice around 6pm, where you stay for five nights.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included. Overnight in Venice.
Days 3 - 6 : Venice
Enjoy your time in Venice at leisure. The historic city is full of wonderful places to visit. You might also wish to take a boat ride to the outlying islands of Murano and Burano. Other optional sightseeing tours available.
Breakfast included. 4 nights in Venice.
Day 7 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Say farewell to Venice as you embark on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the highlight of your holiday. On arrival at Santa Lucia Station, your personal steward settles you into your compartment, followed by lunch as you travel through the Italian Dolomites and into Austria. Afternoon tea and pastries are served before arrival into Innsbruck late afternoon. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, devised by Chef Christian Bodiguel, and perhaps a night cap in the bar before an overnight on board.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 8 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Continental breakfast is served in your compartment as the train arrives in Paris. A short stop is made to allow fellow travellers to board or disembark and to pick up supplies. A delicious and extensive brunch is served before arriving in Calais around noon. Cross to England by Eurotunnel shuttle coach and embark on the British Pullman train for London Victoria during which time a traditional afternoon tea is served. Arrive around 5.30pm.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included.
Departures 2010 :
| April 15, 22. | May 27. | June 3, 10. |
| July 15. | August 12. | October 14, 21, 28. |
The Venetian Rhapsody is also available with only two nights in Venice, please click here for details.
Holiday Prices (Per Person) 2010 :
Venice Hotel |
April / July |
May / June |
| Hotel Cipriani* | £4,305 | £4,680 |
| Luna Baglioni | £3,640 | £4,090 |
| Ca' Sagredo | £3,430 | £3,710 |
| Londra Palace | £3,155 | £3,460 |
* Please note the hotel opens on April 1 and closes on October 21, 2010.
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).
- All transfers throughout your holiday.
- Prices for single occupancy and single travellers on request.
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. Flights and most hotels are on request and cannot be processed until a deposit is received. All flights and hotels are subject to availability.
