Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: A taste of luxury

Your holiday begins with included UK airport lounge access – a feature of all our holidays – before your flight to Venice. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your city-centre hotel – a modern, minimalist delight set within a historic building on the Grand Canal, just a short stroll from the Rialto Bridge. In fact, you’ll be perfectly placed to explore all of Venice’s wonders, from iconic St Mark’s Square to Harry’s Bar and the myriad delights of the city’s hidden waterways.

After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll take a water taxi transfer to Santa Lucia Station where the famous carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express await. Step aboard and settle into your chosen accommodation – a Historic Cabin, Suite or Grand Suite – then relax as the spectacular landscapes of Northern Italy, then Austria, unfold. It’s all enjoyed alongside a smorgasbord of culinary delights, from a sumptuous lunch to a decadent, multi-course dinner. Of course, you won’t want to miss the chance for a nightcap in the bar car before retiring to your cabin as you continue your journey north.

Wake this morning to a Continental breakfast, served in the comfort of your cabin or suite as you approach Paris. Then, on arrival in the French capital, you’ll make your way to Gare du Nord where you’ll board the Eurostar to London. Looking to extend your break? Speak to our specialists who’ll happily arrange extended stays in Venice or Paris, or switch you to a flight home if you prefer.