The charm of Venice is complemented by the sheer grandeur of Rome. The Italian capital was, for many centuries, the capital of the Western world; the home of emperors and gladiators, saints and sinners, a succession of popes and a host of artists. Their stories live on in this endless, fascinating metropolis.
VENICE TO ROME
1 day
Sunday : Board the immaculately restored carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station in the morning. Visit the Bar Car for an aperitif before your delicious three-course lunch is served in one of the beautiful restaurant cars.
Afterwards you may wish to relax in the Bar Car, chatting to fellow travellers as the Italian scenery provides an ever changing view. There is time to visit the on board boutique for a last minute gift or souvenir before the train pulls into Rome Ostiense station in the afternoon.
Timetable |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Sun | Venice (Santa Lucia) | 09:30 | |
| Sun | Rome (Ostiense) | 17:25 | |
| These departures may be taken on their own or combined with departures from London, with a two night stopover in Venice (hotel not included). | |||
ROME TO VENICE
2 days & 1 night
Sunday : Board the splendid carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Rome Ostiense station in the evening. Your steward will show you to your private compartment and will attend you throughout your journey. Enjoy a specially prepared cocktail in the Bar Car, before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars for a leisurely four-course supper prepared by our skilled French chefs.
After dinner you may want to linger in the bar listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano. When you are ready, you can retire to your compartment which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Monday : A delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment by your personal steward before arriving at Venice Santa Lucia station.
Timetable |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Sun | Rome (Ostiense) | 19:15 | |
| Mon | Venice (Santa Lucia) | 10:29 | |
Departures 2010 (in either direction) :
| April 18. | June 13. | |
| May 16. | October 17. |
Train Fares (Per Person) 2010 :
Venice - Rome (day sector)
| Double Occupancy | £475 |
| Cabin Suite | £765 |
| Single Compartment Occupancy | £765 |
Rome - Venice (overnight)
| Double Occupancy | £670 |
| Cabin Suite | £1,085 |
| Single Compartment Occupancy | £960 |
Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy.
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.
Please note : the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
