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Train Type: Luxury
The Tour
Depart from Venice late afternoon for your overnight journey to Budapest, where you arrive the following morning for a two night stay. After your stay in Budapest, rejoin the train in the morning for your overnight journey to London, where you arrive the following evening.
The Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station. Throughout your journey you will be attended by your own personal steward. After you have settled into your comfortable cabin it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip an aperitif in the bar car, listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar and when you are ready you can retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cozy bedroom.
Day 2: Budapest
Breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you. Spend the morning relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, gazing at the beautiful passing scenery as the train heads towards Budapest, or chatting with fellow travellers over coffee in the bar car. Later, enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the other magnificent restaurant cars before arriving in Budapest in the afternoon. Transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights. (Accommodation and transfers not included.)
Day 3: Budapest
At your leisure in Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Day 4: On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
This morning rejoin the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle back into your private cabin. Enjoy a delicious brunch in one of the beautiful restaurant cars and then maybe visit the on board boutique for a selection of finely crafted gifts and souvenirs. Afternoon tea is served by your personal steward in the comfort of your cabin. A leisurely four course dinner is served, prepared on board by the train's skilled French chefs. Enjoy a brandy or liqueur with convivial company in the Bar before retiring for the night.
Day 5: Paris or London
Continental breakfast is delivered by your steward as you travel towards Paris. Disembark in Paris, or for those continuing to London:
A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the Channel. After crossing the Channel board the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman for the journey to London. A traditional afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of champagne is served to you at your table as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by before arriving at your destination, London Victoria.
Please Note: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
2013 Dates:
May 22-26
Oct. 23-27
The Prices
2013 Pricing to London
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Price
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Deposit
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| Double |
$4,120
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15%
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| Single |
$4,120
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15%
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| Cabin Suite |
$6,130
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15%
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2013 Pricing to Paris
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Price
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Deposit
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| Double |
$3,570
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15%
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| Single |
$3,570
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15%
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| Cabin Suite |
$5,580
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15%
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Other:
Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation as noted.
Special Report: Click here for travel notes by Society owners Owen & Eleanor Hardy, who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on the Orient-Express Venice-Paris-London.
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The Highlights
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Spending evenings in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express' lovely bar car, sipping your favorite drink while listening to live piano music |
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Two gourmet dinners prepared by French chefs, served in one of the train's three dining cars |
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Beautiful scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Alps |
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Pampering by your personal steward |
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Enjoying the beauty, artistry and history of your unique trains, lovingly restored in every detail |
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Two days in incredible Budapest, where you can visit museums, attend its lovely opera or other musical events, ride its trams, funiciulars or the charming Pioneer Railway or just while away the time in a chic café |
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Sumptuous brunch on the British Pullman (London departures only) |
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Lovely three-course lunch while traveling from Vienna to Budapest |
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Society President Eleanor Hardy enjoys dinner in one of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express diners. Photo by Owen Hardy
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Jake, a steward who hails from New Zealand, stands outside a vintage, coal-heated Venice Simplon-Orient-Express sleeping car. Photo by Owen Hardy
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This ceiling lamp fixture is one of the many tasteful Art Deco touches found throughout the train. Photo by Owen Hardy
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A staff member peers out an open window of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Photo by Owen Hardy
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