Travel from Venice to London, 2 days/1 night

Venice

The luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train travels north from Venice to London through Verona, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and France. Luxury Travel invites travelers looking for unique, exclusive experiences to discover the seemingly lost magic of train travel. Departing from Santa Lucia station before noon, the train wraps guests in luxury, inviting them to visit the meticulously restored Wagon-Lits from the 20s and 30s. The work was carried out preserving traditional materials and details such as coal heating of the carriages. Their furnishings and finishes faithfully recreate the decor they had in 1903. Similarly, the service, liveried stewards and music played on a piano in the bar car will take travelers to a bygone era of luxury.

The atmosphere of travel in his compartments, dinners in the sublime interiors of dining cars and exclusive company was immortalized in novels such as "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne from 1873, "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie from 1934. and Ian Fleming's 1957 "From Russia With Love," making it a classic of its genre. The modern Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train on the Venice – London route uses the northern classic Arlberg route. During the first day, the train climbs through the breathtaking Dolomites to the Brenner Pass located at an altitude of 1374 m above sea level. From here the train goes down through the valleys of the Austrian Alps to Innsburg. The atmosphere of luxury and the 20s is also evoked by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train dress code – here it is not only appropriate, but above all, should be elegantly dressed. After traveling through the Eurotunnel to England, our guests will travel the last part of the journey on board the second luxurious train - Belmond British Pullman, which will welcome them with tea and sparkling wine.

Trip plan:

1 Venice

Travelers are invited to board the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient Express train, which awaits them in Venice at Santa Lucia station in the morning. Passengers are greeted by liveried stewards leading to selected compartments, where guests are served a welcome glass of sparkling wine. The train leaves behind an extraordinary city, as if suspended in the middle of the lagoon, crossing a 3 km long bridge built in 1846. From Venice the train heads to Verona - the city of Romeo and Juliet - where it stops for a short stop. As the train heads north towards the Alps, passengers are invited to one of three dining cars, where they will be treated to a delicious three-course dinner. For the rest of the afternoon, guests can relax in their cozy compartment, admiring the stunning landscapes of the Dolomite valley villages as the train climbs up to the Brenner Pass and then the Austrian Alps. During this time, afternoon tea and cookies will be served in the cabins. Before XNUMX p.m. the luxury train will stop in Innsbruck, Austria. In the evening, passengers are invited to an exquisite four-course dinner prepared by French chefs of Venice Simplon-Orient Express under the watchful eye of Christian Bodiguel, a true master chef who has been honing his talents in the Orient Express kitchen for thirty years. After lunch, guests can relax in their compartments, which were transformed into cozy bedrooms by the stewards during dinner. They can also meet other travelers in the bar car and enjoy the aristocratic atmosphere as the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient Express train heads west.

2 Paris - London

When guests wake up, stewards will convert their compartments into day lounges and then serve an excellent continental breakfast. Shortly thereafter, the luxury Venice Simplon-Orient Express train arrives in the city of love, Paris, stopping at Paris Gare du Nord station for 40 minutes. Here, guests can stretch their legs on the platform. As the train continues towards the coast, we serve brunch in the dining cars. In Calais, passengers transfer to luxury coaches. Those on board the Eurostar train will take them under the bottom of the English Channel to England. There, a luxurious Belmond British Pullman train awaits them, which will take them across the plains of Kent to London. During this time, guests will be served traditional afternoon tea, as well as a glass of sparkling wine.

Information about the expedition:

Departure dates

Planned journeys from Venice to London in 2023:

April 12, 16

1 May

26 July

16, August 22

23 September

October 7, 11

8 November

Prices

Double Cabin – from £4,500/person when two people share the compartment

Single Cabin – from £9,000.

Contains

The offer includes:

  • Care of a dedicated steward;
  • One night aboard the luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train;
  • A welcome glass of sparkling wine;
  • Exquisite four-course dinner - seasonal table d'hôte menu, with a cheese board, biscuits and sauces;
  • Continental breakfast served in a compartment;
  • A wonderful dinner consisting of three courses;
  • Afternoon tea served with a glass of English sparkling wine on board the luxurious Belmond British Pullman train;
  • A Eurostar journey through the Channel Tunnel, with transfers between trains at either end of the tunnel.

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