7 days - 6 nights
1 night on the V S O E, London to Venice
2 nights in Venice
3 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 in the city known as the "Queen of the Adriatic".
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. A morning sightseeing tour, "Hidden Venice" is included.
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 Florence airport for your return flight to London Gatwick.
Breakfast included.
Departures 2012 :
| March 22, 29. | June 7, 14, 17, 24, 28. | September 16, 20, 23, 27. |
| April 5, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26. | July 12, 19, 26. | October 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28. |
| May 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 27. | August 16, 23. | November 1, 8. |
Holiday Prices (per person) 2012 :
Venice Hotel |
Florence Hotel |
March / April / July |
May / June |
October |
| Cipriani | Villa San Michele | from £2,910 | ||
| Palazzo St Angelo | Santa Maria Novella | |||
Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy and include :
- Double compartment on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including meals.
- Accommodation and buffet breakfast in a regular room at your chosen hotel.
- 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.
Tailor Made 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.
