7 days - 6 nights
2 nights in Venice
1 night on the VSOE, Venice to Budapest
2 nights in Budapest
1 night on the VSOE, Budapest to London
Days 1 & 2 : Venice
Fly from London with British Airways (Gatwick) or British Midland (Heathrow) to Venice and enjoy time at leisure during a two-night stay in "La Serenissima". A city of countless bridges, canals and a unique atmosphere awaits you. Enjoy a Venetian Panoramic sightseeing tour on Day 2.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Evening departure from Venice Santa Lucia. Your steward welcomes you on board and as you settle into your compartment, the train crosses the causeway of the Venetian Lagoon and then overnight to Budapest.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Days 4 & 5 : Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, the Hungarian Capital, late afternoon and transfer to your hotel for two nights. On Day 5, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour by driving through Pest and, subject to state arrangements, visit the Parliament building. Later, cross the Danube to Buda, with its superb views and cobbled streets. The remainder of your time in Budapest at leisure.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Budapest.
Days 6 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Leave Budapest this morning. Enjoy lunch on board. Afternoon tea and dinner are served. Overnight on board.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 7 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Travel through France and after crossing the channel by Euro tunnel ‘le shuttle’, then board the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the final part of your journey, arriving at your destination, London Victoria, 5.30pm.
Breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea included.
Departures 2010 :
| May 17. | June 21. | September 13. |
Holiday Prices (per person) 2010 :
Venice Hotel |
Budapest Hotel |
All Dates |
| Hotel Cipriani* | Four Seasons Gresham Palace | £3,340 |
| Luna Baglioni | Le Méridien | £3,060 |
| Londra Palace | Le Méridien | £2,820 |
* 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.
