4 days - 3 nights
2 nights in Venice
1 night on the VSOE, London to Venice
Day 1 : Venice
Fly from London to Venice with British Airways (Gatwick) or British Midland (Heathrow), where you stay in your chosen hotel for two nights.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 2 : Venice
The Piazza San Marco - the drawing room of Europe - is on your doorstep, as well as a wealth of galleries and museums. There are optional sightseeing tours available.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Depart mid-morning on board the blue and gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and travel through the wonderful scenery of Italy, Austria and Switzerland. 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 4 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Travel through France and after crossing the channel board the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the final part of your journey, arriving at your destination, London Victoria at 5.30pm.
(Breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea included).
Departures 2010 :
| March 22. | April 8, 12, 19, 26. | May 10, 24, 27, 31. |
| June 7, 14, 28. | July 19. | August 9, 16. |
| September 9, 20, 23, 30. | October 11, 18, 25. | November 1. |
Holiday Prices (Per Person) 2010 :
Venice Hotel |
March / April / July |
Weekend |
May / June |
Weekend |
| Hotel Cipriani* | £2,270 | £2,580 | ||
| Luna Baglioni | £1,980 | £30 | £2,320 | £30 |
| Gritti Palace | £2,040 | £25 | £2,240 | £70 |
| Danieli | £2,010 | £20 | £2,190 | £60 |
| Ca' Sagredo | £1,920 | £2,180 | £15 | |
| Europa & Regina | £1,870 | £30 | £2,090 | £40 |
| Londra Palace | £1,810 | £2,080 | £15 | |
| Palazzo Sant' Angelo | £1,800 | £2,000 | ||
* 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.
