Board the legendary Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express in the beautiful city of Venice and spend overnight on board. The next day, enjoy the passing scenery as the train travels through Austria towards Hungary, arriving in Budapest mid-afternoon. Spend two nights in this fascinating city. Rejoin the train and continue your journey towards Paris. On departing Paris travel to the French coast for the Channel crossing. Board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman for your journey through the Kentish countryside to your destination, London Victoria.
Venice
Wednesday
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station. Throughout your journey you will be attended by your own personal steward. After you have settled into your comfortable compartment it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip an aperitif in the Bar Car, listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar and when you are ready you can retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Vienna
Transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights. (Accommodation and transfers not included.)
Thursday
Breakfast is served in your compartment at a time to suit you. Spend the morning relaxing in the comfort of your compartment, gazing at the beautiful passing scenery as the train heads towards Budapest, or chatting with fellow travellers over coffee in the Bar Car. Later, enjoy a three course lunch in one of the other magnificent restaurant cars before arriving in Budapest early afternoon.
Budapest
Friday
Enjoy the many attractions of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Venice Simplon Orient Express
Saturday
This morning rejoin the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle back into your private compartment. Enjoy a delicious brunch in one of the beautiful restaurant cars and then maybe visit the on board boutique for a selection of finely crafted gifts and souvenirs. Afternoon tea is served by your personal steward in the comfort of your compartment. A leisurely four course dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs. Enjoy a brandy or liqueur with convivial company in the Bar before retiring for the night.
Paris
Sunday
Continental breakfast is brought to you by your steward as you travel towards Paris. A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the Channel. After crossing the Channel board the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman for the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of champagne is served to you at your table as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by before arriving at your destination, London Victoria.
| TIMETABLE | |||
| Day | City | Arrive | Depart |
| Wednesday | Venice (Santa Lucia station) | - | 7:05 pm |
| Thursday | Vienna (West Bahnhof) | 9:37 am | 10:20 am |
| Thursday | Budapest | 2:58 pm | - |
| Overnight in Budapest (own account) | |||
| Friday | Budapest | - | - |
| Day at Leisure & Overnight in Budapest (own account) | |||
| Saturday | Budapest | - | 8:50 am |
| Saturday | Vienna (West Bahnhof) | 1:22 pm | 1:51 pm |
| Sunday | Paris (Gare de l'Est station) | 9:04 am | 9:30 am |
| Sunday | London (Victoria station) | 5:00 pm | - |
| 2006 Departure Dates | |||
| April 5 | May 24 | June 21 | October 11 |
| 2006 Prices | ||
| Venice - Budapest - London | US$ 3,060 | US$ 3,640 (Single) |
Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing.
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Train Journeys
London - Paris - Venice (& Vice Versa) |
London - Paris - Venice - Rome |
Venice - Rome (& Vice Versa)
Venice - Budapest - London |
Venice - Vienna - London |
Venice - Prague - Paris - London
Premier Journeys
Paris - Budapest - Bucharest - Istanbul |Istanbul - Bucharest - Budapest - Venice
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