An icon of art deco design and an enduring symbol of luxury, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a true classic. Step on board for a singularly elegant adventure. Steeped in endless history, glamour lurks in every nook and cranny on our storied train. The bygone glamour of luxury travel still breathes within the carriages, which retain their vintage charm and innate opulence.
The Venice Simplon-Orient Express is, quite simply, the most storied set of carriages in the world. It offers an experience that promises to take you not just across Europe, but to transport you to another world entirely. With its polished wood, sumptuous upholstery and antique fixtures, the train epitomises the opulence and elegance of the Golden Age of travel.
Authenticity is everything here. Our elegant bar car is replete with baby grand piano and a boutique. Passengers may choose from a single or twin cabin, or stretch out in a suite. A washbasin is concealed in a handsome wood cabinet. A plush daytime sofa is transformed into cosy upper and lower berth beds with crisp damask sheets by your cabin steward while you dine in the evening.
This magically discreet service is all part of the experience. Meanwhile, our six Grand Suites represent the absolute pinnacle of luxury: comfort and desire combine to heady effect, aided along by free-flowing champagne, of course. But this experience really is all about the journey. Dining is similarly a moveable feast. Each dish is lovingly prepared with seasonal and local ingredients picked from the destinations the train travels through. Glance through the window and you may spot our skilled team inspecting lobsters from Brittany or salt marsh lamb from Mont St Michel.
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On the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, evening dress for dinner is absolutely part of the experience. As the train moves into the inky night, the glittering art deco champagne bar beckons. Eliot wrote in a wistful ode to life by the sea. Surely the best way to appreciate it is from the comfort of your own villa — ideally with a cocktail in hand.
