Orient Express holidays
Orient Express holidays
Experience some of the world’s most iconic rail routes and the golden age of travel through our collection of Orient Express holidays. From the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the ultra-stylish La Dolce Vita Orient Express, we show you the differences between these luxurious trains and how you can enjoy them as part of your next luxury rail holiday. Begin planning your journey today.
At The Luxury Holiday Company, we create Orient Express trips that bring together world famous rail journeys with curated hotels, exclusive experiences and seamless service. Every detail is tailor made — from your initial enquiry to the moment you return home.
Istanbul Grand Suite aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
A Champagne celebration on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
To travel on one of the Orient Express trains is to step into a world shaped by artistry, romance and legendary service. This is rail travel at its most evocative: polished brass fixtures, marquetry-lined carriages, white-gloved stewards and landscapes unfolding like a cinematic backdrop.
From anniversary celebrations to once in a lifetime adventures, our Orient Express holidays blend nostalgia with today’s highest levels of comfort. Working with your dedicated specialist, your journey is designed entirely around you — whether you wish to add time in Venice, spend a few nights in Paris, or continue on to Florence, Rome or Istanbul.
Our tailor made approach ensures that every element — from cabin choice to private tours — is curated to perfection.
Two trains, one famous name – the Orient Express has been a byword for luxury rail travel for decades. But today, it's worth remembering that the current two trains bearing that famous moniker offer very different experiences, and journeys. Here, we take a closer look at both so you can decide which suits you best.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) is the ultimate expression of vintage rail luxury. Its restored 1920s and 1930s carriages feature Art Deco marquetry, Lalique glass, velvet upholstery and the legendary blue and gold exterior. Onboard, a team of stewards attend to every detail — from setting up your cabin or suite for the night to ensuring your dining preferences are met. Then, in the iconic bar car, you'll enjoy convivial evenings framed by live music and signature cocktails as you journey between the great cities of continental Europe.
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Launching in Italy, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express reimagines the golden 1960s era of Italian travel — bold colours, retro curves and playful design details. This modern addition brings new routes across Italy, from Sicily’s volcanic landscapes to the olive dotted Tuscan countryside and the shimmering Amalfi Coast.
Trains feature stylish lounge cars, an impressive wine selection and menus developed by award winning Italian chefs. It’s a glamorous, contemporary complement to the classic VSOE.
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From Italy’s Renaissance cities and wine regions to the neo-classical wonders of Budapest and Turkey’s ancient wonders, the Orient Express network covers many of Europe’s most compelling destinations.
Your luxury rail specialist will guide you through route options and seasonal variations, from classic journeys between Paris and Venice to a range of routes within Italy and the much-coveted Paris to Istanbul itinerary, which traces the rails taken by the original Orient Express in the late 19th century.
Our most sought-after holidays combine iconic train journeys with luxury hotels, private sightseeing and curated experiences. Whether you prefer the classic Venice Simplon Orient Express or the more contemporary 1960s influenced glamour of La Dolce Vita Orient Express, we’ll help you find the perfect route.
An enduring favourite for honeymoons and anniversaries, this carves a route through the Swiss Alps, Dolomites and plains of Northern Italy en route to Venice. It’s one of the most scenic routes in rail travel.
This highly sought-after icon of world travel begins on the shores of the Bosphorus, following the route of the original Orient Express through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria. A true collector’s route for rail aficionados.
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Experience Italy in luxury, exploring Rome’s highlights before a stylish rail journey through Tuscany’s hilltop towns and vineyards, complete with fine dining, winery visits, charming villages, and elegant onboard entertainment.
Explore Sicily in classic Italian luxury, from Catania, Palermo and Taormina to an unforgettable journey, complete with fine dining, refined service and spectacular Mediterranean scenery.
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When. it comes to your time onboard, each train offers a range of accommodation options, from compact yet comfortable cabins, lovingly restored from the original carriages of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, to opulent suites complete with lounge areas and private bathrooms. Here, we look at the options for each train,
And, no matter which accommodation option you choose, beyond your time onboard the train, your stay continues in carefully selected five star hotels. We work only with trusted luxury partners to ensure exceptional comfort throughout.
The classic accommodation aboard the VSOE, by day your cabin serves as a relaxing lounge with a large banquette sofa, footstool and discreetly concealed washbasin. While you dine and enjoy cocktails, your steward transforms the space into a cosy sleeping compartment with upper and lower berths, crisp linens, robes, slippers and Temple Spa amenities.
For added indulgence, choose a Suite. With a marble-and–Venetian glass en suite and classic Art Deco styling, they sit between Historic Cabins and Grand Suites. Double or twin beds convert into a refined lounge for relaxed daytime comfort.
Grand Suites redefine luxury rail living: ensuite bathrooms, spacious lounges, unlimited Champagne and private dining options. Each suite is inspired by a city — Venice, Paris, Istanbul and Vienna — with décor to match.
Historic Cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Suite aboard the VSOE
The Venice Grand Suite
Styled in soft, calming tones, with mirrored panels and elegant wooden slatted ceilings, the en-suite Deluxe Cabin is the elegant, entry-level accommodation aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. By day, it offers a refined lounge space; by night, the sofa transforms into a comfortable double bed, while the ottomans double as both coffee tables and additional seating.
The train’s Suite Cabins are designed with an elegant master bedroom, complete with a double bed, a stylish sofa and a dining table flanked by two comfy armchairs. At an impressive 118 square feet they create an inviting space that encourages relaxed, sociable moments onboard.
Deluxe Cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Suite Cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Your journey begins with a conversation. Our dedicated Orient Express specialists have travelled aboard the trains, stayed in the featured hotels and explored the destinations themselves. This first hand experience allows them to offer honest, thoughtful advice — from the best time of year to travel, to which cabin type suits your style, to how to make the most of your time in your departure or arrival city, be it Venice, Florence or Istanbul.
Through longstanding partnerships, we secure exclusive savings and added-value benefits for our Orient Express holidays. Offers may include:
As a special touch, guests booking selected journeys aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will receive a complimentary bottle of Champagne and two VSOE-branded flutes – the perfect way to toast a truly unforgettable journey.
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