London-Venice (Return) aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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, Innsbruck, Geneva, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cannes, Albertville, Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.