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VSOE in Switzerland

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Embark on a journey that defies superlatives. Inhabit the haunt of the most powerful, outrageous, romantic, colorful and shadiest personalities of the early twentieth century. Share the singular experience immortalized by some of the most talented writers, painters, musicians and film-makers of our time. Indulge in spectacular scenery, seductive food and sumptuous wines. Mingle with the most sophisticated passengers on earth exchanging tales in the most beautiful bar on rails. Be pampered by a personal service that you never imagined existed.

You are about to travel on the
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express


VSOE Bar CarAs soon as you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, your enjoyment is our pleasure. We will show you to your private compartment of gleaming wood, polished brass, soft fluffy towels and crisp linen. Your comfortable compartment is a restful retreat offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

Gaze out of the window as the VSOE makes its stately progress. Succumb to the gentle and hypnotic rhythm. Unwind and re-discover the simple art of relaxing.

Breakfast, afternoon tea and drinks are all served in your compartment. And from the second you awake to the smell of fresh-ground coffee and newly-baked rolls to the time you retire at night, your Steward will be instantly available to attend to your every comfort.

VSOE - DiningYour first meal aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will be unforgettable - and a prelude to the pleasures to come. Set the tone with a visit to our Bar Car, a romantic rendezvous famous for its delicious cocktails and welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoy relaxed conversation as you warm to the skills of our resident pianist.

Then on to one of our three Dining Cars, each carefully restored to its original magnificence. Softly muted lighting enhances the mood while fine linen, French silverware and heavy crystal invite you to prepare for a meal to remember.

Our French chefs will surprise and delight you with an ever changing menu worthy of the finest restaurants and a wine list to inspire the connoisseur in every traveller. Your only regret will be that the journey cannot last longer!

British Pullman
On the English side of the Channel, you will be carried by Rail aboard Orient-Express Pullman carriages. An entire train of original pullman cars has been accurately restored and plushly re-upholstered to travel the entire British railway system in luxurious comfort.

Once the most sumptuous and exclusive transport on earth (and quintessentially English), Pullman cars offer a trip backwards in time. Throughout the year, this magnificent train offers a range of weekend excursions and exclusive day trips. while you enjoy magnificent meals, our Pullman train can whisk you away to ancient castles ringed with moats, aristocratic houses surrounded by grand parks and great sporting or social occasions.


Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Intro | the Train | General Info
Train Schedules

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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