Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – London to Venice
Depart London Victoria / Arrive Venice Santa Lucia
You 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.
Take a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, enjoy a stay in Venice and fly home. Depart London mid-morning for your luxurious overnight journey to Venice, where you arrive late afternoon the next day. Spend a night or three in Venice and fly home to your preferred uk airport (hotel & flight not included in price guide).
This is our most popular VSOE package – We can offer a wide range of luxury Venice hotel accommodation, flight and all transfers for the best possible price.

- Fine Dining
- Food Included
- Unique Experiences
- Authentic Vintage Cabins
- Classic Route
- Available as Inclusive Tour
Guide Price £2,365 pp
Dining
Dining on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Indulge in a sensational feast aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
Exceptional European cuisine is freshly prepared in the train’s kitchen by the Chef and his skilled team.
Fresh ingredients are taken on board at stops along the route. Look out the window and you may spot the chef inspecting lobsters from Brittany, tomatoes from Provence or saltmarsh lamb from Mont St Michel.
The set-menus are an inclusive part of your trip. Drinks and à la carte options are also available at an additional charge.
The Chefs will be delighted to cater for any specific dietary requirements – please ensure that you inform us of your needs at the time of booking.
Sample Lunch and Dinner Menus – Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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Dining Carriages
Dining Carriages on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
There are three restaurant carriages on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express all with their own unique feel and décor.
Dining Car 4095 L’Oriental
Built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company in 1927 was comissioned as a Pullman Kitchen Car. It has an Oriental theme with Chinese style laquer wall panels.
Dining Car 4110 Etoile du Nord
Built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company in 1926 to serve on the Etoile du Nord Pullman Train.
Dining Car 4141 Côte d’Azur
Built in 1929, this was originally a 1st Class Pullman Car used on the Cote d’Azur Pullman Express. The carriage features ornate glass panels by René Lalique.
Bar Car
Cabins
Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express Cabins
Floorplan
Cabins
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is quite unlike anything you will ever experience….
From the 1920s to the ‘30s the carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train played a significant role in the golden age of travel.
Today, every carriage has been lovingly restored to its former glory, recreating one of the finest luxury experiences the world has ever known.
Relax in an opulent cabin while a dedicated steward attends to your every need.
History
Brochure
Special Offers
Train Itinerary & Timetable
Travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train to Venice and return by air. Depart London mid-morning for your luxurious overnight journey to Venice, where you arrive late afternoon the next day. Spend 2 nights in Venice (hotel not included in guide price) before returning to the UK by air.
Hotel Cipriani
Luna Baglioni
Gritti Palace
Hotel Ca’ Sagredo
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express must surely be the most publicised, televised and photographed train in human history. Here are a couple of her latest appearances on UK Television:
Top Gear – vs the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The new Top Gear team, headed by Chris Evans, are to take on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a head to head contest. The details of this up-coming TV program are a closely guarded secret. You heard it here first!
Link to Top Gear Site
The World’s most famous train channel 4
A fantastic look at the iconic London to Venice trip including life behind the scenes following the train staff.