London to Venice on board Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express
Includes Skip the line Tour Doges Palace and Gondola Tour in Venice
Overview
Depart from London to the romantic Italian city of Venice in style aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express. This luxurious journey begins aboard the historic British Pullman as you depart from London to Folkestone. Once you arrive on the other side of the channel, board a classic continental train for this memorable overnight journey through France to Italy. Enjoy gourmet dining and relax in this refined atmosphere as the scenery passes by. On arrival in Venice transfer to your hotel for 3-nights in this 'floating' city. During your stay enjoy a gondola ride through the canals and entrance to the Doges Palace. A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return flight to London.
Holiday Highlights
Luxury once in a lifetime overnight experience aboard the Venice Simplon Orient-Express
Skip the line Tour Doges Palace, Venice
Gondola Tour in Venice
What's included
Overnight aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express from London to Venice including meals
Transfers from the station to your hotel and onwards to the Airport on return by private vehicle
Three nights' five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Venice
Skip the line tour, Doges Palace Venice
Gondola Tour in Venice
Return flight from Venice to London
Itenary Journey
Itinerary
Day 1: London to Venice
Board the Belmond British Pullman 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 skilled French chefs.
After dinner retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2: Venice
You awake to the magnificent mountain and countryside scenery 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. 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.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Venice. Overnight, Venice.
Day 3: Venice
Skip the line tour, Doge Palace. Overnight in Venice.
Day 4: Venice
Gondola Ride. Overnight in Venice.
Day 5: Fly Venice to UK
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your return flight to London.
Other information
Itinerary is available in reverse on dates throughout 2017 / 2018 as follows:
2017
30 July 2017
6,13 August 2017
13,17,20 September 2017
1,4,15,18,29 October 2017
2018
18,21 March 2018
1,8,11,15,22,29 April 2018
2,13,16,27 May 2018
3,6,10,17,24 June 2018
1,4,8 July 2018
5,12 August 2018
9,12,16,19,30 September 2018
3,14,17,28 October 2018
Prices based on 2 adults sharing.
Holiday code
HD123
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