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Two big iconic travel brands merge into one great holiday - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Cunard. No flying needed in this luxury 12 day holiday. This holiday also includes stays in Florence and Rome making this a must do adventure and experience. There is only one departure date for this unique journey so early booking is necessary.
This is a holiday not to miss doing a grand tour of the best part of Europe by train and cruise without the need to fly. Starting off with sumptuous luxury and service with a hint of the decadent 20’s and 30’s to continue your holiday in similar style of travels of past on the famous Cunard cruise line where the luxury also continues. Then you have the culture and sights of two of Italy’s magnificent cities, Venice and Rome – thrown in.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 – British Pullman + 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. From here you will be transferred to your hotel for your nights stay in Venice.
Day 3 – Arrive Rome
After breakfast transfer to the train station for your onward rail journey to Rome. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 4 – Day in Rome
Enjoy a day at leisure and explore the history of this unforgettable city of Rome.
Day 5 – Board the Cunard Queen Victoria for 7 night cruise to Southampton
After breakfast, transfer to the port and embark Queen Victoria for your 7 night cruise to Southampton.
Day 6 - Genoa, Italy
Stroll through the town of Santa Margherita Ligure with its specific style of Italian character.
Day 7 - Marseille, France
The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations.
Day 8 - Day at Sea
Day 9 - Gibraltar
The intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock. Don't forget to visit the high street shops for excellent duty-free shopping.
Days 10-11 - Days at Sea
Day 12 – disembark Southampton
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