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Belmond luxury train tickets from Luxury Train Club for discount PLUS $100 pp onboard credit PLUS $500 gift voucher.

Complimentary Hotel Nights in Verona - Due Torri Hotel - 2 nights before departures on 12 & 21 November 2024 or 2 nights after arrivals on 02, 14, & 29 November 2024, includes breakfats and transfers to / from the station.

HOTEL CIPRIANI BEST OFFER - We price match any like-for-like quote for accommodation at Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond hotel.

Price Match Guarantee PLUS Bellini Benefits with onboard credit - any like-for-like quotes for Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train tickets. New Bookings only.

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Bellini Club - Members have added benefits when booking Belmond Hotels, Trains, and Belmond Cruises through the Luxury Train Club.

- Bellini Benefit USD $100 per person onboard credit.

- Bellini Benefit - Belmond's European hotels - Hotel credit, per stay, USD $200 per suite, or USD $90 per non-suite.

- Bellini Benefit Exclusive USD 500 gift voucher valid for a future Belmond experience with the Luxury Train Club's compliments to Members who spend over USD 10,000 in a single Belmond booking (Belmond's gift voucher terms & conditions apply). T&Cs apply, go here.

- Special Privileges at The Cadogan, London - stay pre- or post- your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey for these Bellini benefits and unique offers. This offer also available for British Pullman and Royal Scotsman.

Please bear in mind that offers and details may change without notice. Please email us for the latest news about Bellini benefits.

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Only 15% Deposit for your luxury train tickets. Balance 8 weeks before departure.

Eurostar travel to/from Paris or London to connect with VSOE for 2024 only

Free transfers in Paris from hotels on day of VSOE departure

Free transfers in Venice from Santa Lucia station to any central Venice hotel on arrival or when departing, from any central hotel to the station; can be combined with any other promotion for this train. Grand Suite: complimentary transfers both ends of the journey.

Our luxury train ticket prices shown are 'from' prices - Club discount available,

The train operator uses dynamic pricing for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Thanks to Club discount, we give Members the lowest possible price when confirming a reservation by deposit or full payment.

NOTE. Offers subject to availability and may be removed at any time; they cannot be combined; new bookings only; ask for group rates, 9 or more.

About the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Luxury Train

The Venice Simplon-Orient Express luxury train is a work of art in itself - a true Art Deco icon that is famous the world over.

Romance, glamour, adventure and the mystery of the past are all intimately bound up in journeys that visit some of the most alluring continental cites. Few trains still exist from a more gracious, elegant age of travel. This lovingly maintained train is worthy of the 'orient express' legend with which it shares its name.

Air-conditioned vintage cabins, superlative service, delicious afternoon teas, and exquisite dining with lively on-board entertainment make the journey one of the world's finest travel experiences.

The General Manager of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Pascal Deyrolle, says, "“Dinner, much like the 1920 era, is theatre. Guests travel for the atmosphere — afternoon tea, dress up for dinner and enjoy a postprandial drink in the bar car. It’s very similar to the aristocratic life of the old days.”

Review by 2 Club Members

"Our trip from Victoria Station to Venice was perfect, including an unexpected extra of ice-bucket complete with half bottle champagne in our Cabin Suite. Impossible to put into words how amazing this journey on the (Venice Simplon) Orient Express was, it surpassed anything we could have dreamed of. It really was a trip of a lifetime which we would recommend to everyone."

Videos

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Video - Chanel and the Venice Simplon Orient Express - capturing the romance perfectly.

Video - Venice to London, from a passenger viewpoint

Accommodation

Venice Simplon-Orient Express Cabins

Historic Cabin (previously Twin Cabin)

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Historic Cabins (twin cabins) convert from daytime seating to a comfortable bedroom, all performed by stewards whilst passengers enjoy dinner in the restaurant car.

A beautiful mosaic-tiled lavatory is located in each carriage.

During the day each Historic Cabin is configured as a lounge with a banquette sofa, footstool, small table and an original washbasin cabinet with hot and cold water. At night the Historic Cabin becomes a cosy bedroom with an upper and lower bed, complete with soft towels and crisp linen.

Bathrobes, slippers and luxury travel collection by Temple Spa are provided.

Historic Cabins (Twin cabins) are available for sole use; supplement applies.

Suite

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Suite is ranked between Grand Suite and the Historic (Twin) cabin.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Suite offers all the grandeur of the established Historic Cabins with the added benefit of floor-level double bed or twin beds and a private ensuite bathroom. Beds are converted to seating by day.

Grand Suite

The Grand Suite Venice Simplon-Orient-Express creates new levels of luxury accommodation aboard the historic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

All Grand Suites feature a private bathroom with showers. There is a double bed and a living area, offering style and comfort. Unlimited Champagne and transfers within a 20 mile radius are included. Private in-suite dining gives one the ultimate privacy.

Bar Car

The Art Nouveau interior of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express bar car creates a wonderful evocative atmosphere, enhanced by the baby grand piano. The large windows allow one to absorb the beautiful vistas. Enjoy a variety of refreshments until late into the evening.

Dining Cars

Dining on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an unforgettable delight. All dishes are freshly prepared on the train by skilled French chefs, with the finest supplies taken onboard during the train's journey. Lunch, dinner and brunch are served by waiters in one of the three individually styled Restaurant Cars: Cote d'Azur, Etoile du Nord or L' Oriental. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served to passengers in the comfort of their cabins.

Champagne Bar

The Lalique Car of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has the Champagne Bar. The rest of the Lalique Car is a Lounge which also has board games available. The layout of the easy chairs and sofas allow one to see the delights of the passing scenery whilst enjoying Champagne, whether or not one plays the games.

Boutique

The on board boutique is located at the rear of the Lalique car. What better way to remember this memorable journey, than to enjoy a gift from the Collection Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Catering

European cuisine on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express is freshly prepared in the train's kitchen. Fresh ingredients are taken on board at stops along the route. The set-menus are an inclusive part of your trip. Drinks and à la carte options are also available at an additional charge. Chefs will be delighted to cater for any specific dietary requirements, provided a detailed request is made at the time of booking.

Carefully curated vegan menus are available. New dishes include purple potato gnocchi sautéed with morels, seasonal vegetables in coriander and panko crumb and an irresistible tropical fruit panna cotta. Please ask for more details.

Itineraries/Prices/Dates 2024/2025

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Route Map

The Grand Tours 2024/2025

'Grand Tour' routes across Europe - Through Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and The Netherlands, calling at cities such as Rome, Florence, Geneva, Brussels & Amsterdam.

Grand Tour information is here

Venice, Rome, Florence, Paris

2024: November 29. More details here.

2025: May 3. June 18,24. More details here.

Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice

2024: November 7,28. More details here.

2025: May 24. September 6. More details here.

Venice, Verona, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam

2025: April 14. July 21 More details here.

Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Verona

2025: April 17. July 24. November 6. More details here.

London/Paris to Verona/Venice or Venice/Verona to Paris/London

2025 - VSOE journeys will no longer run from LONDON.

This romantic journey has been included in many novels, passing into history as a classic.

The modern day Venice Simplon-Orient-Express currently runs: London - Paris - Verona - Venice on the southerly Simplon route and Venice - Verona - Paris - London via Innsbruck, where it joins the Arlberg route. Here is a map of the historical Orient Express routes.

For Opera Lovers, the Verona Festival runs from June to September. What a wonderful combination.

London/Paris to Verona/Venice

Two days/one night. On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a delicious four-course dinner is served while your cabin is transformed into a delightful bedroom. Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you.

While passing through mountains and beside lakes, enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch, served in one of the restaurant cars. Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin and all too soon the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station. A journey to remember.

Venice/Verona to Paris/London

Two days/one night. This journey on Venice Simplon-Orient Express travels north from Verona, up through Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany, France and then to England.

During the day the scenery is spectacular, passing through valleys dotted with chalets leading to the soaring mountains of the breath-taking Italian Dolomites, going through the Brenner Pass and then the Austrian valleys, again dotted with chalets against the amazing mountain back-drop.

A relaxing morning ends with a leisurely three-course lunch followed by afternoon tea. The gourmet four-course dinner is served on the first day.

Breakfast and a light lunch are served on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express on the second day.

Dates and Prices 2024

2024: London/Paris to Verona/Venice. November 12,22

2024: Venice/Verona to Paris/London. November 17,21. December 3,10,14

Historic Cabin - from £3,210 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,300 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £10,165 per person sharing

L'Observatoire Suite - from £80,000 per person sharing

Prices pre Club Discount and Bellini Benefits

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Paris to Verona/Venice, or Venice/Verona to Paris

Linking two romantic cities, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris.

After settling into your cabin, a delicious four-course dinner is served in one of the opulent restaurants. Enjoy after-dinner drinks in the Bar car to the accompaniment of the pianist, or retire early to your cabin, which has been transformed to a cosy bedroom. Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin.

Spend the morning in the Bar Car enjoying coffee, before taking a leisurely three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. While away the afternoon relaxing in your cabin or the Bar Car admiring the spectacular scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites. Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin and finally it is time to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.

Paris depart 21.57hrs, arrive 17.56hrs. One night. Venice depart 10.57hrs, arrive 08.22hrs. One night

Dates and Prices 2024/2025

2024: Paris to Verona/Venice. November 12,22

2024: Venice/Verona to Paris. November 17,21. December 3,10,14

Historic Cabin - from £3,210 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,300 per person sharing

L'Observatoire Suite - from £80,000 per person sharing

2025: Paris to Verona/Venice. March 10,15,20,29. April 3,10,24,28. June 30. July 10,31. August 13,27. September 1,14. October 16,21. November 17,22,27

2025: Venice/Verona to Paris. March 13,18,22,27. April 1,8,22,26. May 9,11,22,26. June 28. July 16. August 5,11,19,25. September 4,9,17,26. October 14,19,23. November 15,20,25

Historic Cabin - from £3,885 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,980 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £11,180 per person sharing

L'Observatoire Suite - from £80,000 per person sharing

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Budapest or Vienna to Paris or Paris to Vienna or Budapest

Board the Venice Simplon-Orient Express in Budapest (or Paris if taking the reverse journey) and relax in your cabin before dressing for a delicious four-course dinner. Or depart from / travel to Vienna. Two days/one night.

Dates and Prices 2025

2025: Budapest/Vienna to Paris. May 18

2025: Paris to Vienna/Budapest. May 15

Historic Cabin - from 4,275 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,985 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £14,885 per person sharing

L'Observatoire Suite - from £80,000 per person sharing

Prices pre Club Discount and Bellini Benefits

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Paris or Vienna to Prague or Prague to Vienna or Paris

Dates and Prices 2025

2025: Paris/Vienna to Prague. July 6

2025: Prague to Vienna/Paris. July 9

Historic Cabin - from £3,785 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £8,000 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £10,165 per person sharing

Prices pre Club Discount or Bellini Benefits

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Paris to Istanbul / Istanbul to Paris

This once a year classic travels via Budapest and Bucharest, either from Paris to Istanbul or Istanbul to Paris

Paris to Istanbul - Depart Paris for your overnight journey towards Budapest.

Following a night in the Hilton Castle Budapest and a private guided tour of this beautiful city in the morning, re-join the train for an overnight journey to Bucharest.

Before arriving there, after breakfast, the train stops in the mountain town of Sinaia for a visit to beautiful Peles Castle, the summer house of the former King Carol.

Board the train to travel to Bucharest where you spend the next day and night (JW Marriott Grand Hotel), enjoying guided tours of the city and a Danube cruise.

The following day, the train crosses the Danube, travelling through the magnificent countryside of Bulgaria.

Enjoy your last night and day on board as the train passes through the beautiful Thracian Plain to your last stop, fascinating Istanbul.

(Six days/five nights - three nights on the train)

Dates and Prices 2025

2025: Paris - Istanbul: 26 September

2025: Istanbul - Paris: 6 June. 3 October

Historic Cabin - from £17,500 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £38,000 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £58,000 per person sharing

L'Observatoire Suite - from £320,000 per person sharing

Prices pre Club Discount or Bellini Benefits

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Luxury Train Ticket To Ride Voucher

The Luxury Train Ticket to Ride gift voucher is valid for full or part payment on any of the Club's trains, on the classic Orient Express in Europe or anywhere in the world, for one or more people; an unusual and welcome present.

Buy now, personalize and print or email. The luxury train gift voucher is valid for one year and can be for any value from USD $250 or GBP £150 or EUR €185. Travel must be booked through the Club.

A Ticket To Ride is great for saying 'thank you', anniversaries or birthdays, towards honeymoons or family travel, wedding lists or for a joint gift.

Pay for and Email / Print a Ticket To Ride Luxury Train Gift Voucher

General Information Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Travel & Health Advice. Here are travel and health advisories links to national governments and health agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO).

COVID. To travel, guests must have confirmation of having had 2 Covid vaccinations.

Price. Include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing and hotels where applicable. Also breakfast and afternoon tea where applicable. An à la carte menu is available for lunch and dinner and there is a 24-hour cabin service for light snacks and refreshments - both are at an additional cost and paid for at the time of ordering. Alcohol is served at prices that reflect the train.

Dynamic Pricing. Belmond operate a dynamic pricing system, with FROM prices. Prices given on this site are generally the lowest, but can change upon booking depending on what is available. Prices are subject to confirmation on booking.

Bellini Benefits for Club Members at Belmond Hotels, on Belmond Cruises, on Belmond Safaris and on all Belmond Trains are here:

BELLINI BENEFITS FOR LUXURY TRAIN CLUB MEMBERS

Traveller Tips. Venice Simplon-Orient Express FAQs and helpful hints are here. Please note that this is an historic train, the structure of which has not been altered since the 1920's and 1930's. Restrooms / WCs are still located at the end of each carriage and there are no showers on board, except for the Suites and Grand Suites, all of which have private bathrooms. The Venice Simplon Orient Express is air-conditioned; it is still possible to open windows.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Luxury Travel Collection. A carefully-selected range of body-, hands- and face-pampering products by Temple Spa for passengers on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Details of this special gift are here.

Timings. all timings are approximate, subject to final confirmation.

Twin Cabins. A private lounge during the day with a banquette sofa, footstool and small table converting to a night configuration with an upper and lower bed. All Double Cabins are private and include washbasins with hot and cold water, luxurious towels and toiletries (no hairdryer), as well as a 24 hour steward service called by your personal bell. A lavatory is located in each train carriage. No safe, items to be given to the Train Manager for storage in his safe.

Grand Suites. There are up to 6 Grand Suites on each Venice Simplon Orient Express departure. They have a private bathroom with shower. There is a double bed and a living area, offering ultimate style and comfort. The Grand Suite interiors reflect the spirit of destination cities while staying true to the original 1920s art-deco.

Plug Sockets. European 'continental' two-pin electric sockets (230 volts) and a 115-volt socket for razors European 'continental' two-pin electric sockets (230 volts) and a 115-volt socket for razors

Train Layout. Here is the current layout of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express:

The Restaurant and Bar Cars are in the centre of the train.
The Sleeping Cabins are on either side.
Grand Suite cars are at the end of the train (not suitable for those with walking difficulties).
The 2 new Suite Cabin cars bookable for travel from June 2023 will be next to each other, but their exact location is yet to be confirmed.

Luggage. Despite having luggage racks in the cabins, space constraints require that luggage is limited, per passenger, to: Cabin - one suitable piece of hand luggage (plane cabin size) and one suit carrier or overnight bag. One suitcase to be stored in the baggage car, where it will not be accessible until you reach your destination.

Children. 2 yrs old and younger - free; 3 to 12 yrs old - 20% discount. Age at date of travel.

Single Traveller. Prices upon request

Dress code. Smart casual for the day. No jeans or trainers. For the evening, one can never be overdressed on VSOE - many gentlemen choose to wear black tie for dinner, with ladies opting for stylish cocktail/evening dresses. Here is the definitive Black-Tie Dress Code for Men; gentlemen must wear at least a jacket and tie for dinner.

Visas. Passengers are responsible for the validity of their own visas and passports. It is the responsibility of each individual passenger to ensure that they are in possession of any necessary and valid visas and/or documentation.

Belmond Gift Cards are accepted by the Luxury Train Club towards the price of any Belmond train, hotel or river cruise. Belmond Gift Cards can be redeemed for a delightful afternoon tea or a relaxing massage, a fascinating masterclass or used towards the trip of a lifetime. Go here for Belmond Gift Card terms and conditions.

Offer T&C's. Accommodation must be taken directly before your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey; hotel accommodation offer is based on double occupancy; offers are subject to availability: offer valid for new bookings only.

Channel Crossing. This is seamlessly achieved, using luxury coaches and the shuttle.

Unforeseen events/changes: itineraries, routes and times may change at any time for reasons outside the control of the train company. Every effort will be made by train staff to minimise any impact; the Luxury Train Club cannot accept any responsibility for any changes. The Club aims to keep itineraries as up to date as possible.

Coronavirus Notice: Go here for general travel and health advice from governments, WHO and other organisations.

Go here for information about Belmond Covid-19 cleaning processes. Please ask us for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express health and safety booklet.

Belmond Flexible (Covid) Booking Policy: Go here for Belmond's flexible Covid terms.

Murder on the Orient Express: the story through the ages is here.

Orient Express Artisan of Luxury: Accor's Orient Express hotel brand is opening 10 Orient Express hotels in the coming 9 years. The SNCF's Orient Express can be chartered from Train Chartering. This train is only connected with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in the shared heritage of the carriages.

Which Orient Express? In addition to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, there are new and refurbished Orient Express trains beginning operations in 2025 (or possibly late 2024) from another train company. Orient Express La Dolce Vita are new trains designed in the styles of the Italian / Hollywood 1960s. The rates and dates for journeys are expected to be released in the coming months. Information about Orient Express La Dolce Vita here. Orient Express Istanbul 2025 will use heritage Wagon Lits stock of the former Nostalgie Istanbul Orient Express. Please note that the cabins are likely to be remodelled with bathrooms. Contact the Luxury Train Club for updates.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Reservations

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Orient-Express A Personal Journey

In May 1977, SNCF French national railways announced they were taking the Orient- Express, the world's most fabled train, out of service. The public outcry which followed caught the attention of Jim Sherwood.

The last remaining four carriages, which had featured in the film Murder on the Orient-Express, were auctioned by Sotheby's in Monte Carlo, and Sherwood bought two of them. He then set out on a trip across Europe to track down enough original 1920s carriages, with their exquisite Art Deco marquetry and Lalique glass, to make a full train.

In 1982, the lovingly-restored Venice Simplon-Orient Express set off from Victoria Station for Venice, almost exactly 100 years after it had first carried passengers on their exotic and mysterious journeys across the continent.

The re-launch of the Orient-Express attracted so much attention that Sherwood used the name for the luxury hotel company he went on the create. Orient-Express Hotels owned some of the great hotels of the world, all personally bought by Sherwood. He also oversaw the development of the Eastern & Oriental Express and the Hiram Bingham. The purchase and restoration of each train and grand hotel has its own extraordinary story behind it, which is wittily and compellingly told.

Belmond carries the legacy forward with its grand hotel, luxury river boat and iconic luxury trains collection, including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Here is information (10 March 2014) about Belmond as the new brand identity for Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (10 March 2014).

Orient Express A Personal Journey - 320 pages: ISBN 978-1-84954-187-9: Robson Press, 2012

James B. Sherwood, Ivan Fallon;

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