6 days - 5 nights
1 night in London at the Ritz Hotel
1 night on the VSOE (London to Venice) - in a Cabin Suite
3 nights in Venice at the Hotel Cipriani in a Lagoon View Room
Club Class Flight from Venice to London
Make a special occasion even more memorable with the Venetian Celebration holiday. Combining the finest experiences of a one-way journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-express with the Hotel Cipriani, you can discover Venice in true style, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1 : London
One night in London at The Ritz Hotel, one of the capital's most prestigious residences, in an Executive Room.
Overnight in London
Day 2 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Enjoy a full breakfast in the exquisite Ritz Restaurant before a private check-in at the hotel and an escort to London Victoria station. Embark on the carriages of the British Pullman for Folkestone, during which lunch accompanied by a welcoming glass of champagne and fine wine 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 Cabin Suite, change for dinner and perhaps visit the bar car for an aperitif. Specially prepared menus by Chef Christian Bodiguel are a highlight of the journey. The train stops in Paris around 10pm to welcome other passengers.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 3 : 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, transfer to the Hotel Cipriani for a 3-night stay and discover your deluxe room with balcony and view of the Lagoon.
(To enhance your stay further, opt for the luxurious Palladio Suite. Price on request).
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included. Overnight in Venice.
Days 4 & 5 : Venice
Time to enjoy one of the world's most romantic and delightful destinations. Your private guide will escort you on a half day sightseeing tour of the city on a day of your choice. Say "farewell" to Venice with dinner on your last night in the sumptuous surroundings of the Fortuny Restaurant at the Cipriani, which is included.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 6 : London
Transfer to airport. Return by British Airways Club Europe to London Gatwick or Heathrow.
Breakfast included.
Departures 2012 :
| March 21, 28. | June 6, 13, 16, 23, 27. | September 15, 19, 22, 26. |
| April 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25. | July 11, 18, 25. | October 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 27, 31. |
| May 2, 5, 12, 16, 19, 26. | August 15, 22. |
Holiday Prices (Per Person) 2012 :
Hotel |
March 21 - April 21, |
April 25 - |
| Hotel Cipriani | £5,535 | £5,955 |
Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy and include :
- Cabin Suite on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including meals.
- Accommodation and breakfast in a regular room at the Cipriani Hotel.
- British Airways Club Class flights as shown in the itinerary.
- Private sightseeing tours.
- Dinner on the last night.
- All private 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.
