Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest-Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
*This is a popular route Contact Us to BookYou need only glimpse its gleaming carriages and be greeted by the steward in his distinctive uniform to know that the most memorable journey of your life has begun.
The classic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train journey departing just twice a year. Begin this 6 day itinerary by departing Istanbul and begin your epic journey through Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Germany and France as you experience the romance of three stunning cities; Bucharest, Budapest and Paris.
- Fine Dining
- Food Included
- Unique Experiences
- Authentic Vintage Cabins
- Runs twice a year
- Available as Inclusive Tour
Guide Price £POA
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Depart Istanbul’s Sirecki Station in the afternoon and begin a 6 day journey of a lifetime aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.
Day One: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train at Istanbul’s Sirecki Station in the afternoon. After being greeted by your steward, settle into your cabin and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea.
- As the train leaves the station you glimpse magnificent views of the Sea of Marmara.
- After dinner retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day Two: Bulgaria & Romania
- Continental breakfast is served in your cabin as the train travels through Bulgaria and on into Romania.
- After lunch on board, VSOE arrives in Bucharest. Enjoy an early afternoon tour of the city.
- Dinner and overnight in Bucharest at the Athenée Palace Hilton Hotel.
Day Three: Romania
- This morning rejoin the train for the short journey to the mountain town of Sinaia.
- On arrival transfer to a local restaurant for lunch and then on to Peles Castle, the summer home of the former King Carol.
- Return to the station late afternoon and continue your journey towards Hungary.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Day Four: Budapest, Hungary
- The train arrives at the mountain town of Sinaia, after breakfast, disembark for a visit to beautiful Peles Castle.
- Arrive in Budapest this morning and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this city split into two parts by the Danube river.
- Lunch is provided before transferring to the Hotel for an overnight stay.
- Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Day Five: Cross River Danube and into Bulgaria
- Transfer to the station mid morning to rejoin the train.
- Lunch is served as the train crosses through the vineyards and forests of Hungary
- Your final dinner and night on board.
Day Six: Final Day aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Awake and enjoy breakfast on board as the train makes it way through Germany and into France.A fairwell lunch is served before arriving into Paris Gare de l’Est to disembark this legendary train.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Destinations
Current Venice Simplon-Orient-Express destinations are London, Paris, Venice, Verona, Istanbul, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Florence, Rome, Portofino, Innsbruck, Geneva, Amsterdam, Brussels, Albertville, Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
LONDON TO PORTOFINO
SPECIAL EDITION JOURNEY
LONDON TO VENICE
Includes Journey on Eurostar
LONDON TO VENICE
Return Journey (no air)
VENICE TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
PARIS TO ISTANBUL
5 Night Unique trip
ISTANBUL TO PARIS
5 Night Unique trip
LONDON TO VIENNA
Includes Journey on Eurostar
VIENNA TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
LONDON TO VERONA
Combine with Arena di Verona
VERONA TO LONDON
Combine with Arena di Verona
LONDON TO BUDAPEST
Includes Journey on Eurostar
BUDAPEST TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
LONDON TO PRAGUE
Includes Journey on Eurostar
PRAGUE TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
PARIS TO VENICE
Stay in Paris & Venice
VENICE TO PARIS
Stay in Venice & Paris
LONDON TO FLORENCE
Includes Journey on Eurostar
FLORENCE TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
LONDON TO ROME
Includes Journey on Eurostar
ROME TO LONDON
Includes Journey on Eurostar
PARIS TO INNSBRUCK
Runs only on select dates
GENEVA TO INNSBRUCK
Runs only on select dates
GENEVA TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
VENICE TO AMSTERDAM
Also available from Verona
AMSTERDAM TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
VENICE TO BRUSSELS
Also available from Verona
BRUSSELS TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
PARIS TO CANNES
Runs once a year
LYON TO CANNES
Runs once a year
LYON TO VENICE
Runs once a year
PARIS TO ALBERTVILLE
Runs only in December
ALBERTVILLE TO PARIS
Runs only in December
PARIS TO MOUTIERS
Runs only in December
MOUTIERS TO PARIS
Runs only in December
PARIS TO BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE
BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE TO PARIS
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