For those who wish to celebrate a special occasion in style, or if you simply would like to travel between Venice and Paris in a unique and luxurious way, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the ultimate choice. From the moment you board the train, you take a step back in time to a bygone era when discerning travellers sought to travel in elegant style.

Today, guests can still rely on the highest levels of personal service, with delicious cuisine served in a stylish dining car, combined with a private sleeper cabin and civilised bar carriage where you can meet other like-minded travellers. The immaculate Wagons-Lits of the Continental train provide a unique and unforgettable experience. Throughout the journey you will be attended by your cabin steward, and you will enjoy outstanding food prepared by expert chefs – all meals and selected wines are included at no extra cost.

Venice to London

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is more than just a train; every journey feels like a special occasion and transports passengers back to an era when embarking on a journey was a glamorous and stylish affair which required fine-dining and high fashion. The classic journey begins in Paris at lunchtime and arrives in Venice the following afternoon, or travels from Venice in the morning and arrives in Paris the following morning.

Day 1. Enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the train’s elegant dining cars and watch the spectacular scenery as you climb into the Austrian Alps. Dinner is served in the restaurant cars, after which you may retreat to the atmospheric bar car with its baby grand piano. Retire to your cabin which has been transformed into sleeping berths by your cabin steward.

Day 2. Wake to breakfast in your cabin as the train arrives into Paris Gare de L’Est. On arrival, a driver will meet you at the head of the train and transfer you to the Gare du Nord to board the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras. We recommend extending your holiday to enjoy a couple of nights in Paris, before returning to London – details available on request.