Oceania Vista Inaugural Voyage & Venice Simplon-Orient Express – 15 days

Join this two-week tour to experience a journey on the infamous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and a sailing on board Oceania’s brand-new addition to the fleet – Oceania Vista.
The world’s most famous train will take you back in time to a bygone era, with sumptuous cuisine and impeccable service in the ultimate nostalgic setting. A sophisticated and intimate ambience awaits on board Oceania Vista; be among the first to enjoy the luxurious small ship on her inaugural season, finished to the highest standard and offering a range of imaginative dining concepts – this truly is a luxury Rail & Sail holiday you’ll never forget!

Itinerary

Day 1 - British Pullman, a Belmond Train

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Board British Pullman, a Belmond Train at London Victoria and your steward will escort you to your reserved seat in the vintage carriages. As you glide through the Kentish countryside, you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch before crossing the Channel to join the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Calais.

Day 2 – VENICE

You’ll awake to the mountains and countryside of Europe, as you continue your way there is time to enjoy breakfast brought to you in your cabin ahead of an exquisite lunch served in one of the restaurant cars. There is time to relax in your cabin or enjoy the communal areas of the train before you arrive into Venice in the early evening. You’ll have an overnight stay in a hotel close to the station and cruise port.

Day 3 – OCEANIA VISTA

Transfer to the Cruise port to join Oceania Vista, your home for the next 12 nights – Marvel in the making, Vista will deliver The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, exceptional personalised service with two staff members for every three guests, a warm and welcoming ambiance because of the ship’s captivating residential furnishings and introduce several unique firsts for the brand in the realms of dining and guest experiences.

Admire the differences and remarkable bonds between the destinations on this unique sojourn of ancient Greece, the Dalmation coast of Croatia and the bazaars of Turkey, crowned with an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 4 – SPLIT, CROATIA

Day 5 – BARI, ITALY

Day 6 – KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

Day 7 – CRUISING IONIAN & AEGEAN SEAS

Day 8 – MYKONOS, GREECE.

Day 9 – KAVALA, GREECE.

Day 10 & 11 – ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Day 12 - EPHESUS (Kusadasi), TURKEY

Day 13 – RHODES, GREECE

Day 14 – SANTORINI, GREECE

Day 15 – ATHENS

Arrive into Athens (Piraeus), Greece, and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK – or perhaps extend your stay in Athens, we can help you arrange extra nights, please ask for details.