7 days - 6 nights
3 nights in Rome
2 nights in Venice
1 night on the VSOE, Venice to London
Days 1, 2 & 3 : Rome
Fly from London Gatwick or Heathrow to Rome and spend three nights in the Eternal City at your chosen hotel. There is plenty of time for you to discover this Grand city, with optional sightseeing tours available on request.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Rome.
Days 4 & 5 : Venice
Depart Rome and journey by Italian State railways (First Class) to Venice. On arrival, enjoy a two night stay in Venice. The next day, explore Venice at your own pace. There are optional sightseeing tours available on selected days: visit the ancient workshop of the Bevilacqua family. Here, precious yarns are woven into fabrics used to furnish royal palaces and residences throughout the world.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 6 : 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 7 : 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, brunch and afternoon tea included.
Departures 2010 :
| March 19. | April 9, 16, 23. | May 7, 21, 28. |
| June 4, 11, 25. | July 16. | August 6, 13. |
| September 17. | October 8, 15, 22, 29. |
Holiday Prices (Per Person) 2010 :
Rome Hotel |
Venice Hotel |
March / April |
May / June |
| The Eden | Hotel Cipriani* | £3,190 | £3,605 |
| St George Roma | Ca Sagredo | £2,660 | £2,965 |
| Rose Garden | Londra Palace | £2,520 | £2,790 |
* 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.
