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London to Verona Round Trip aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express

London to Verona Round Trip aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Paris to Verona return on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a luxury rail journey with iconic scenery, fine dining, and elegant travel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    London to Switzerland aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express

    Your holiday begins as you enter the stunningly restored London St. Pancras International station. Let the holiday mood take over as you board the Eurostar service for the high-speed journey to Paris in little over two hours. Sit back and relax in your spacious Standard Premier Class seat and make the most of the light meal and drinks. On arrival in Paris you make your own way the short distance from the Gare du Nord to the Gare de l’Est. Here you board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend to you throughout your journey. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery through France and Switzerland. After further relaxation it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars? Here you will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar car, listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Verona

    Through the Swiss Alps to Verona

    You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your compartment at a time to suit you. Choose to spend the morning in the Bar Car chatting to fellow guests over coffee or relax and gaze out at the fabulous views from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. This afternoon you may choose to visit the on board Boutique to purchase souvenirs, while away the hours in conversation or take it easy in your compartment and admire passing scenery as the train travels through Italy. All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark as the train arrives into the Roman city of Verona. Here you make your own way to your hotel for 3 nights, the richly evocative Hotel Accademia located very close to Piazza Bra with its stylish and welcoming rooms.

  3. Day 3overnight: Verona

    At leisure in Verona

    Spend the next few days enjoying the Roman city of Verona. Stroll around this attractive walled city famous for the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and soak up the warm pastel colours of Piazza Brà, surrounded by churches, monuments and fine palazzi, built from local pink limestone. Impressive churches, such as San Zeno Maggiore, contrast perfectly with the opulence of Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Erbe close to Juliet’s balcony.

  4. Day 4overnight: Verona

    At leisure in Verona

    For a change of scene venture out to the Valpolicella vineyards, the Palladian delights of Vicenza or take to the waters of stunning Lake Garda. Depending on your holiday dates, you may even have the opportunity to take in the world-renowned Verona Opera during your visit.

  5. Day 5railovernight: On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Verona through Italy to Switzerland aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express

    This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to Verona and board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend you throughout your journey. After you have settled in it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Swiss Alps, or chatting with fellow travellers in the Bar Car. Afternoon tea is served in your cabin. After further relaxation it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars. Here you will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs. When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

  6. Day 6rail

    Arrival into Paris - Paris to London - Homeward bound

    This morning you will awake for a final time aboard the Orient Express. Breakfast is served in your cabin by your steward at a time to suit you. All too soon the train pulls into Paris Gare de l’Est and it is time to prepare to disembark. A short journey across the Channel in Standard Premier Class aboard the Eurostar and arrival at King’s Cross St. Pancras marks the conclusion of your holiday.

Included

  • First Class rail to and from London St Pancras to Paris (Eurostar Standard Premier)
  • The legendary Orient Express train to and from Paris to Verona in a twin/double compartment
  • All meals on board the Orient Express
  • 3 nights’ B&B at the Hotel Accademia (4 star) in Verona

Not included

  • Transfer between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est (make your own way)
  • Transfer from Verona station to your hotel (make your own way)

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