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Budapest and the Orient-Express

Budapest and the Orient-Express, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Travel by sleeper train to Budapest, spend 3 nights in a luxury hotel and then return aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Sleeper train

    London to Amsterdam, overnight sleeper

    Take the direct Eurostar service to Amsterdam and connect onto a comfortable sleeper towards Vienna.

  2. Day 2overnight: Budapest

    Arrive Vienna, on to Budapest

    Arrive in Vienna the next morning, change trains to Budapest, and check in at the Mystery Hotel (or similar) for a 3-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Budapest blends history, culture, gastronomy and a modern vibe with walkable sights and a magnificent riverfront: the landmark parliament building, the historic hillside castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.

  4. Day 4overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    A further free day in Budapest; time to unwind in one of the city's historic thermal spas such as the Szechenyi Baths or Gellert Spa.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Sleeper train (VSOE)

    Depart Budapest aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Budapest Nyugati station with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, then a 3-course lunch en route to Vienna. Afternoon tea is served in your cabin, followed by a 4-course dinner in the evening.

  6. Day 6rail

    Arrive London

    Breakfast in your cabin before the train arrives at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz. Continue to Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar in Eurostar Plus class back to London.

Included

  • First Class train travel from London to Budapest including an ensuite double cabin on the sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna
  • Return private transfer Budapest station to hotel
  • 3 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Heritage cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Budapest to Paris, via Vienna
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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