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Italy - Venice
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Your unforgettable train journey to Venice starts today, so rise bright and early to catch the London to Paris Eurostar from St Pancras International – this speedy service takes around two-and-half hours.
When you arrive in Paris, a private driver will transfer you to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where it will be waiting on the platform at Gare de l'Est. Your time on board will be one of luxury and decadence, with opulent interiors, a personal steward to attend to your every need, and faithfully restored 1920s dining cars.
Come evening, it’s time to dress for a dinner. Enjoy an aperitif in Bar Car ‘3674’, before making your way to one of the dining cars for a sumptuous four-course dinner. Afterwards, a resident pianist playing a grand piano at the bar adds to a lively ambience as you sip cocktails. Later, settle into your cosy cabin for your night aboard.
Wake to the steady lull of the train as it continues towards Venice. Start your morning with coffee and pastries in your cabin – the perfect way to start your day. Perhaps spend a little time with a good book, or simply unwind, gazing out the windows at the changing scenery as you pass soaring mountains and glacial lakes of Switzerland’s Gotthard route.
In the afternoon, there’s a leisurely three-course lunch to enjoy in the dining car, expertly paired with wines by the sommelier. As the train pulls into Santa Lucia Station in Venice, a private driver will be ready to transfer you to a centrally located hotel where you’ll stay for the next four nights.
Get up and at ’em on your first morning in Venice because we’ve organised a local guide to show you around. The next few days are all yours, but our clued-up Concierge can recommend the best eateries and interesting places to explore. Our favourites include taking the vaporetto (waterbus), to the historic Venissa vineyard on the island of Mazzorbo, one of the few places in the world where wine is made with the rare and ancient Dorona di Venezia grape variety.
For opera fans, Teatro La Fenice, is a must-see. All the classics have been performed at this famous opera house, including Carmen, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly and the Barber of Seville, as well as chamber music and ballet. In Italian, La Fenice means ‘The Phoenix’, the mythical bird that rose from the ashes – a fitting name as the venue has been rebuilt an incredible three times in its past.
Sadly, your time in Venice comes to an end today. So, enjoy your last leisurely breakfast and sip some coffee, before saying ciao to this beautiful city. A private driver can whisk you back to Santa Lucia Station for your return train journey or to the airport if you’re flying back. Flights to the UK typically take just over two hours, so you’ll be back on home turf in no time.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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