Venice-Simplon Orient Express & Venice for 4 days

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express remains the journey of a lifetime. Luxurious Art-deco cabins, delicious afternoon teas, fine dining and lively on-board entertainment makes the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, one of the world's finest travel experiences. This trip is the classic Venice getaway journeying from London to Venice – also available vice versa – with 2 nights in a 4-star boutique hotel amongst Venice Canals and easy reach to all the main attractions including the famous St Marks Square. Then fly or train home.

What better way to reach Venice from London than an unforgettable journey on one of the world's great rail journeys, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express? Enjoy delicious food, great views and a romantic overnight stay onboard, before arriving in the magical city of Venice...

• One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Twin Cabin
• Dedicated steward service, welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and Continental breakfast on board
• 2 night hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
• Flight from Venice to UK (train return option available)

Itinerary

Day 1 – British Pullman plus Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Board the Belmond British Pullman train at London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your reserved seat. Sit back and enjoy Brunch served with a Bellini as you travel through the Kentish countryside.

After crossing the Channel, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by our skilled French chefs. After dinner retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Day 2 – Arrive Venice

You awake to the magnificent mountain and countryside scenery as breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you. Spend the morning relaxing in your cabin or in the Bar Car chatting to fellow guests. Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch which is served in another one of the beautiful restaurant cars. While away the afternoon admiring the passing scenery. Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin. All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.

Day 3 – Day at Leisure in Venice

You are free to explore this iconic city for the next two days. You may wish to begin at St Mark's Square. St Mark's Square is a sprawling plaza surrounded by majestic buildings dating back through history.

Day 4 – Return home via flight or train

Have a leisurely breakfast and if time allows a last minute walk round the canals before making your way back to the airport for your return flight to the UK (return trip via rail can also be arranged).