Classic Orient Express: London to Venice
- 6 Days
- From £4,499
- Italy
- Catch the Eurostar to Paris in Business Premier class and spend the night
- Board the iconic Orient-Express and journey through the Alps via the heart of Switzerland and the Gotthard Pass
- The canals, gondolas and culture of Venice
- Return via a different route, over the Brenner Pass via the Bavarian city of Munich
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Upgrade hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Business Premier Class Eurostar from London to Paris
- Historic cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice
- First Class travel from Venice back to London with Standard Premier Eurostar
- Transfer from station to hotel and hotel to station in Paris and station to hotel in Venice
- 4 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Clearly-presented wallets for your rail tickets, hotel vouchers and other documentation
- All credit card surcharges and complimentary delivery of your travel documents
Suggested Itinerary
Start your luxurious holiday with a journey on the Eurostar in Business Premier to Paris. Enjoy lunch onboard, with a glass or two of champagne and on arrival, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel, Le Demeure Montaigne (or similar) where you have an overnight stay.
Enjoy an evening at leisure in the City of Light. Perhaps take a cruise along the Seine or choose a traditional brasserie for dinner.
Spend another morning in Paris and then, this afternoon, meet your transfer driver at the hotel and head to the Gare d’Austerlitz where you’ll check in to board the Continental Wagon-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Once you’ve settled in and changed for the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard. After dinner, head to the bar for a nightcap where you will be serenaded by a baby grand piano, then make your way back to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Awake this morning to the splendid scenery of the Alps and enjoy breakfast in your cabin, brought to you by your steward at your own convenience. The train twists and turns as it climbs up to the top of the Gotthard Pass, then down into Italy. Enjoy afternoon tea as you pass through the fair city of Verona and eventually into your final destination, the unique city of Venice.
Upon arrival, make your way down the Grand Canal to the Hotel Bisanzio (or similar) for a 2-night stay.
Enjoy Venice in all its splendour. Gravitate towards St Mark’s Square, the regal piazza that opens out onto the mouth of the Grand Canal and the Venetian Lagoon. Don’t miss the Accademia art collection or a boat trip to Murano or Burano, or even over to Venice Lido.
TMR RECOMMENDS: Extend your holiday in Venice by a night or two to take in more of this magical city. Why not combine Venice with the culture and history of Florence, only 1.5 hours away by train?
It’s time to leave Venice this morning, heading back across the lagoon and on towards the Alps. After Rovereto, the scenery gets more and more undulating until you travel into the Austrian Tyrol and through the beautiful Brenner Pass into Germany.
Disembark at Munich, where you will have an overnight stop at the Sofitel Bayerpost (or similar).
Return to the station this morning and make your return journey by rail to London, with easy changes in Frankfurt and Brussels.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Paris
Located in the Opera District of Paris, La Demeure Montaigne offers luxury accommodation within easy reach of the Rue du Rivoli and the Louvre. Bedrooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, dressing gowns and slippers. There is also an elegant restaurant, a spa & wellness centre with an indoor pool, a hairdressers and a bar with a billiards table.
Venice
Combining the traditional Venetian style with a great location and modern facilities, the Hotel Bisanzio is a great base in Venice, just 10 minutes’ walk from St Mark’s Square. Guest rooms come with free Wi-Fi, wooden floors and Murano-glass lamps. There is also a delicious buffet breakfast served daily.
Munich
Built into the southern wing of the railway station, this superb French-style property is amongst Munich’s best hotels. Relax in your spacious bedroom or in the heavenly spa and swimming pool. Enjoy a full, varied breakfast in the hotel’s fabulous restaurant.
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Paris
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Paris’ fashion district. The rooms reflect the style of the area with traditional luxury matched with modern touches such as Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The hotel boasts a number of bars and restaurants, including Alain Ducasse Au Plaza Athenée which has been awarded three Michelin stars. An onsite spa offers a wide range of treatments.
Venice
One of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Luna Baglioni is simply the best in Venetian opulence. Housed in a magnificent Venetian Palace, the hotel boasts an award-winning restaurant, Canova, as well as Caffe Baglioni, where delicious coffees and pastries are available throughout the day.
Venice
A short boat ride on the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to St Mark’s Square, this landmark luxury hotel boasts elegant rooms with garden or lagoon views, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. There is also a local area shuttle boat, restaurant, waterfront bistro, Olympic-sized outdoor pool, spa and tennis courts.
