4 days - 3 nights
1 night on the VSOE, London to Venice
2 nights in Venice
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. Specially prepared menus by Chef Christian Bodiguel are a highlight of the journey. The train stops in Paris around 10pm to welcome other passengers. Travel overnight through France and into Switzerland.
Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.
Day 2 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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 and then transfer to your selected hotel for a two night stay.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice
Enjoy your time in Venice at leisure. Optional sightseeing tours available.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 4 : London
Transfer to the airport and fly from Venice to London with British Airways (Gatwick) or British Midland (Heathrow).
Departures 2010 :
| March 25. | April 11, 15, 22, 29. | May 9, 13, 23, 27, 30. |
| June 3, 10, 17, 27. | July 1, 15, 22. | August 12, 19. |
| September 12, 19, 23, 26. | October 3, 10, 14, 21, 28. | November 4. |
Holiday Prices (Per Person) 2010 :
Venice Hotel |
March / April / July |
Weekend |
May / June |
Weekend |
| Hotel Cipriani* | £2,505 | £2,655 | ||
| Luna Baglioni | £2,215 | £30 | £2,395 | £30 |
| Gritti Palace | £2,275 | £25 | £2,315 | £70 |
| Danieli | £2,245 | £20 | £2,265 | £60 |
| Ca' Sagredo | £2,155 | £2,255 | £15 | |
| Europa & Regina | £2,105 | £30 | £2,165 | £40 |
| Londra Palace | £2,045 | £2,155 | £15 | |
| Palazzo Sant' Angelo | £2,035 | £2,075 | ||
* 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.
Weekend supplement is per person per night and applies to Friday and Saturday nights.
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.
