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Orient Express is a brand of artisan travel since 1883, offering luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. Explore the legendary train's heritage, its sailing yacht, its hotels in Italy and Venice, and its lifestyle magazine.
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Experience the Golden Age of Travel onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the most famous luxury train in the world. Explore our 2024 and 2025 journeys across Europe, from London to Venice, Paris to Istanbul, and more.
Learn about the original Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul and its sister trains, the Simplon Orient Express and the Arlberg Orient Express. Discover the modern-day routes and journeys offered by LuxuryTrainTickets.com on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and other luxury trains.
Explore the wonders of the Venetian lagoon and taste the sweetness of an Italian escape. Experience a world of timeless glamour aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train. Enjoy overnight journeys aboard our art deco train from Paris to Venice and beyond.
- There Are Several Routes—Research The Itinerary That’S Right For You
- There’S No Such Thing as Too Dressy . . .
- But Don’T Panic If You’Re Not A Fashionista
- Pack Light
- Take in The Details
- Unplug . . .
- But Don’T Forget to Take Some Photos
- Be Prepared to Eat—A Lot
- Decide If You’Re An Early Bird Or A Night Owl
- Manage Your Expectations
The original Orient Express ran between Paris and Istanbul, with stops in Hungary and Romania, but on Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, there are nearly two dozen journeys you can take. A five-night itinerary from Paris to Istanbul is offered only a few times in the spring and summer and includes three nights on the train. The 2024 dates are...
Guests are informed of the dress code in advance of the trip. Jeans and tennis shoes are not acceptable daywear, and formal attire is requested for dinner. It’s no joke. I saw folks dressed in tuxedos and floor-length ballgowns and wearing antique jewelry. My advice? Embrace it. I was a bit intimidated by the idea of dressing up. But it turned out ...
During the day, I wore a couple of simple linen dresses; for dinners, I brought two cocktail dresses. The train is a great opportunity to recycle wedding party attire you thought you’d never wear again or to check out the vintage section of a thrift shop. Services like Rent the Runwaylet you wear fancy clothes without having to buy them.
All that being said, try to fit everything in an overnight bag and a carry-on suitcase. The train compartments are authentically small, with only narrow overhead luggage racks and a couple of hangers for long garments. Large suitcases will be put into the train’s storage, and you won’t have access to them during the ride. I was fine fitting my belo...
Riding on the VSOE truly is like being inside a time capsule; each car was built between 1926 and 1949 and has been meticulously restored. One of the most celebrated design moments onboard is the intricate glass windows in the dining car, designed by René Lalique in a Côte d’Azur style in 1929. The Grand Suites, meanwhile, are a masterclass in art ...
It’s a lot easier to enjoy the views, get to know fellow passengers, or write postcards (anything posted from the train itself will get a special Venice Simplon-Orient-Express stamp) when you’re not looking at your phone.
There are so many magical elements on the VSOE, it’s hard to keep track. I took plenty of pictures of the train, but once I got home I realized that I only had a couple photos of myself. As a solo traveler, I wish I had asked fellow riders to help me document the occasion. I had gotten dressed up after all, and sometimes a selfie just won’t cut it.
Most overnight itineraries include afternoon tea, dinner, and breakfast or brunch the next day. When I boarded in Venice, I was welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine, then served afternoon tea with five different sweets. Only a couple hours later, there were snacks for cocktail hour, and supper was a four-course meal.
There are two dinner seatings on the VSOE: one around 7 p.m., the other around 9 p.m. The maître d’ will note your seating preference in the afternoon and will also ask if you’re open to sitting with other travelers. Eat early and you’ll have more time to digest all five courses before going to bed. Eat late and you’ll have to wait until the first ...
Yes, a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the trip of a lifetime. But you’re still riding an antique train. Unless you’ve booked one of the sixgrand suites, you’ll have to use the toilet at the end of each car. Twin cabins have bunk beds; if you’re traveling with someone else, your compartment will be, well, intimate. There is an option t...
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