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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: The Golden Age of Travel
Where the romance of the rails meets the luxury of the seas. At The Luxury Cruiser, we believe the journey to your embarkation port should be a timeless, cinematic masterpiece. That is why we are incredibly proud to partner with Belmond to offer our clients access to the most famous train in history: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
An undisputed icon of Art Deco design, this legendary train represents the absolute pinnacle of European glamour. For the discerning traveller, a journey aboard these meticulously restored 1920s and 1930s carriages is the ultimate prelude to a six-star Mediterranean or European river cruise.
The Experience: Unabashed Glamour
Step aboard and be transported to an era of unparalleled elegance, sweeping across the continent's most romantic landscapes
- The Atmosphere: Dress for dinner in black tie, sip champagne in the legendary Bar Car '3674' as the resident pianist plays, and retire to your wood-panelled cabin as the train sweeps through the Swiss Alps or the French countryside.
- Exceptional Dining: Executive chefs prepare exquisite, Michelin-standard multi-course menus using the finest local ingredients taken on board at stops along the route. Meals are served in three beautifully restored, highly ornate restaurant cars: Côte d’Azur, Etoile du Nord, and L'Oriental.
- Historic Cabins & Suites: The train offers a range of luxurious accommodations. The Historic Cabins offer traditional 1920s charm, while the newly introduced Suites feature private marble en-suite bathrooms and lounging space.
- The Grand Suites: For the ultimate indulgence, upgrade to one of the train's six Grand Suites. Named after the cities the train visits (such as Paris, Venice, and Istanbul), these palatial suites offer private en-suite bathrooms, underfloor heating, free-flowing champagne, and 24-hour private cabin service.
Perfect Cruise Pairings
A journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express pairs flawlessly with our luxury European cruise itineraries:
- The Classic Mediterranean & Adriatic: Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in London or Paris and travel in supreme luxury to Venice or Rome. Spend a night at a magnificent Belmond hotel before embarking on a luxury yachting or ocean itinerary along the Amalfi Coast or the Greek Isles.
- The Grand European River Cruise: Pair a classic European river cruise along the Rhine or Danube with a connecting rail journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to cities like Vienna, Prague, or Budapest.
- The Ultimate Journey to Istanbul: Once a year, the train makes its historic five-night journey from Paris to Istanbul. This is the perfect, once-in-a-lifetime pairing for a luxury cruise departing from Turkey to explore the Eastern Mediterranean.
Book Your Timeless Voyage
Securing availability on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express—particularly the highly coveted Grand Suites—requires expert, advance planning. When you book your itinerary with The Luxury Cruiser, our dedicated concierge team will flawlessly package your premium flights, Orient Express rail journey, private transfers, and your luxury cruise into one completely seamless, fully protected itinerary.