7 days - 6 nights
1 night on the VSOE, London to Venice
2 nights in Venice
2 nights in Florence
Day 1 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Embark at London Victoria on the British Pullman for Folkestone, during which lunch accompanied by a welcoming glass of champagne and fine wines is served. On arrival, transfer by Eurotunnel shuttle coach to Calais. 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. Your specially prepared menus by Chef Christian Bodiguel are a highlight of the journey. The train stops in Paris around 10pm to welcome other passengers. Overnight on board.
Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 2 : Venice
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 for a two night stay.
Breakfast included. Lunch and afternoon tea also included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice
Enjoy time at leisure in a city that has inspired artists and writers for centuries. Enhance your stay with optional sightseeing tours.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Days 4, 5 & 6 : Florence
Depart your Venice hotel and travel by Italian State Rail (First Class) to Florence, where you stay for three nights. Explore Florence at leisure, home of Michelangelo's David and the famous Ponte Vecchio.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Florence.
Day 7 : London
Transfer to Pisa airport for your return British Airways flight to London Gatwick.
Breakfast included.
Departures 2010 :
| March 25. | April 11, 15, 22, 29. | May 9, 13, 23, 27, 30. |
| June 3, 10, 17, 27. | July 1, 15, 22. | August 12, 19. |
| September 12, 19, 23, 26. | October 3, 10, 14, 21, 28. | November 4. |
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
Venice Hotel |
Florence Hotel |
March / April / July |
May / June |
October |
| Cipriani* | Villa San Michele | £3,760 | £4,075 | £3,910 |
| Palazzo St Angelo | Santa Maria Novella | £2,705 | £2,745 | £2,745 |
* Cipriani Special Promotion : Book a two-night stay in a Lagoon view room at the Hotel Cipriani and receive a third night free of charge. This offer is subject to availability (which may be limited) and applies to all arrivals except for the months of May, June and September when it is limited to arrivals on Sundays or Mondays only. It is also not available over the weekend of July 16-18 inclusive.
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).
- 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. Flights and most hotels are on request and cannot be processed until a deposit is received. All flights and hotels are subject to availability.
