London-Venice (Return) aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Depart London St Pancras / 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.
A return journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. 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 embarking on the return journey to London.
- Fine Dining
- Food Included
- Unique Experiences
- Authentic Vintage Cabins
- Classic Route
- Available as Inclusive Tour
Guide Price £7,060 pp
- Venice Hotels
- Itinerary
- Other Destinations
Venice Hotels
These are a small selection of the hotels we work most closely with in Venice
London to Venice to London 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 (Train only included in guide price above) before returning to the UK by air.
Day One: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Board the Belmond British Pullman train train at London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your reserved seat.
- Sit back and enjoy Brunch served with a Bellini as you travel through the Kentish countryside.
- After crossing the Channel board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.
- Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by our skilled French chefs.
- After dinner retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day Two: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you.
- Spend the morning relaxing in your cabin or in the Bar Car chatting to fellow guests.
- Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch which is served in another one of the beautiful restaurant cars.
- While away the afternoon admiring the passing scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites.
- Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin.
- All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.
- Begin a two night stay in Venice…
Your stay in Venice
Stay 2 nights in Venice. Our recommendation is The Belmond Hotel Cipriani, it’s the most famous hotel in Venice and has a reputation as one of the best hotels in the world. With its beautiful gardens, terraces, a tennis court and an enormous heated open-air sea water swimming pool, it’s the ultimate luxurious base to take in the sights and sounds of Venice.
Day Four: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- After two glorious days in Venice, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train at Venice Santa Lucia station.
- Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend you throughout your journey.
- After you have settled in it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the restaurant cars.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery.
- Afternoon tea is served in your cabin.
- A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs.
- After dinner retire to your cabin which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day Five: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Breakfast is served in your cabin by your steward at a time to suit you.
- The train pulls into Paris Gare de l’Est and halts for 40 minutes, take this opportunity to stretch your legs along the platform.
- A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the French coast for the Channel crossing.
- Join the Belmond British Pullman for the journey to London.
- A traditional afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of Champagne is served, before arriving at London Victoria station.
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
