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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Luxury vintage sleeper train from Venice to London via Paris

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Fred. Holidays offers this journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a restored 1920s luxury train that travels between Venice and London, with a stop in Paris and the final Paris to London leg completed by Eurostar. The original Pullman carriages have been restored in detail, from the marquetry and upholstery in every cabin to the Rene Lalique glassware, and a Cabin Steward is on hand 24 hours a day throughout the trip. A team of four or five chefs cook seasonal, region-inspired meals in a small onboard galley kitchen, served in one of three dining cars, and a resident pianist plays in the day cars until guests retire for the night, when the Steward converts the day cabin into a sleeping compartment. Cabins range from the standard Historic Twin Cabin to Suites and Grand Suites, which add private dining and free-flowing Champagne. This suits travelers seeking a historic, fully served rail journey rather than a budget or independent one.

What to know before you look closer

  • The featured Venice to London route finishes with a Eurostar service between Paris and London, not the vintage Orient Express carriages.
  • Grand Suites and the newer Suites, available on departures from June 2023, cost more than the standard Historic Twin Cabin and are subject to availability.
  • The evidence does not give a trip duration, price, or current departure dates for this route; confirm these directly with Fred. Holidays before booking.

Included

  • 24-hour Cabin Steward service
  • Evening meal in one of three dining cars
  • Morning coffee, tea and pastries brought to the cabin
  • Grand Suites include private dining and free-flowing Champagne

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The journey is entirely aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with the final Paris to London leg completed by Eurostar.
Which train is used, and what is onboard?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with original 1920s Pullman carriages restored with marquetry, upholstery and Rene Lalique glassware, three dining cars, and a resident pianist in the day cars.
What is included in the fare?
A 24-hour Cabin Steward, an evening meal in one of the three dining cars, and morning coffee, tea and pastries brought to the cabin; Grand Suites add private dining and free-flowing Champagne.
Is it an escorted tour?
There is no tour guide in the usual sense, though a Cabin Steward is on hand 24 hours a day throughout the journey.
Are cabin upgrades available?
Yes. Grand Suites, available since 2018, and newer Suites on departures from June 2023 onward, cost more than the standard Historic Twin Cabin and are subject to availability.
When does it run and how much does it cost?
The evidence does not give departure dates or a price for this route; check with Fred. Holidays for current schedules and fares.

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