May 2019 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Special Offer

Day 1 13th May 2019

Depart 06:40 Gatwick British Airways BA 2582 to Venice Marco Polo (Alternative BA flights from LGW and LHR possible along with regional options) Arrive 09:50 Transfer from Airport to Hotel by private water taxi. The excellent 4 Star + Hotel Concordia is ideally located a short walk from St Mark’s (San Marco) square putting everything Venice has to offer within easy reach.

Day 2 14th May 2019

Enjoy your time in Venice at leisure cruising on the Grand Canal, sipping a cappuccino watching the world go by or strolling through Rialto markets. This unique place is wonderful for sightseeing but also has some of the best designer shops in the world like Chanel, Gucci and Prada.

Day3 15th May 2019

After two glorious days in Venice you will be collected from your hotel by one of VSOE’s own water taxis and taken to Santa Lucia Rail terminus. Admire the waiting train then board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your adventure has only just begun. 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 4 16th May 2019

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 train for the journey to London. A traditional afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of English sparkling wine is served before arriving at your destination – London Victoria.

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