For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. https://italian-short-breaks.co.uk/italian-short-breaks/venice-simplon-orient-express/luxury-train/ Iconic Luxury Venice Simplon Orient Express Trip Break available: 25 Mar - 7 Nov 2019 22 Mar - 12 Nov 2020 4 days For those wanting to celebrate a very special occasion, an overnight stay on the iconic Venice Simplon Orient Express is the one! The Venice Simplon Orient Express is synonymous with the Roaring Twenties, and today you get to dine for dinner on this iconic train. With three dining cars and everyone dressed to impress, you will be transported back into the bygone age. But your trip doesn't end in Venice. Once you alight the train, we continue your wonderful experience with a stay in a stunning palazzo right on the Grand Canal. We have a long list of must do tours to tailor-make your trip to suit you. Please note the train only runs from March - November. It is not in service December - February. All dates for 2019 and 2020 are listed below the price box at the bottom of the break. Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 Depart London on the Orient Express page 1/9 Highlights 1 Night onboard the iconic Venice Simplon Orient Express Train from UK to Venice 2 Nights in Venice staying in 4 Star Sina Palazzo Sant'Angelo right on the Grand Canal The option of tailor-making your ground arrangements to suit you
This morning begin your trip from London Victoria on the Belmond Pullman train. Enjoy a light brunch as you journey through the English countryside to Folkestone where a luxury coach takes you through the tunnel. Waiting for you on the other side is the Venice Simplon Orient Express. This iconic train has been finished to a refined art and you have the choice between three types of accommodation. See below for more information. The skilled French Chef will prepare a sumptuous 4 course dinner to re-awaken your taste buds! While away the hours in relaxation as you travel through Europe. Enjoy fine dining in one of the three wonderful dining carts along with fantastic entertainment. Overnight in a Cabin on board. Please click on the first photo opposite to get a taste of this wonderful journey. A la Carte Optional Extras Venice Simplon Orient Express - Upgrade to a Twin Cabin Suite Why not upgrade to a Twin Cabin Suite. Instead of having one room with bunk beds, the Cabin Suites give you a second room. You can either stay with the bunk beds and have one room for daytime and one for night use, or alternatively have the beds positioned on the floor per room. Price Per Person: From 2,170 Venice Simplon Orient Express - Upgrade to a Grand Suite The Grand Suites features a double/twin bedroom, living area with space for private dining and a sofa which can be converted into an additional bed in the evening. A private en-suite bathroom includes shower, washbasin and toilet. Enjoy the celebrated 24-hour cabin service complemented by free-flowing champagne in your suite. Price Per Person: From 6,195 page 2/9
Day 2 Arrive in Venice and Transfer to your Hotel After a good night s sleep in your cabin, wake up to a delicious breakfast served in your cabin or in the Art Nouveau styled Bar Car. Enjoy a 3 course lunch in one of the three restaurant cars The Cote d Azur with blue opaque glass classical figures, The Etoile du Nord with fantastic marquetry of wood, brass and ivory, or L Oriental which has been remastered to include black lacquer panels as its trademark. Watch the majestic mountains and countryside transform outside as the train travels through the Swiss Alps, then the Italian Dolomites before arriving at its destination at Venice Station. On arrival in Venice, your shared watertaxi transfer will take you to your 4 star hotel, Palazzo St Angelo. Located right on the Grand Canal, this hotel is the perfect place to immerse yourself in all things Venice. Close to the Rialto Bridge, you are in the main hub of traditional Venice, but also an easy walk from St Mark s Square. Alternatively, if you really want to celebrate in style, why not upgrade to our 5 star hotel Sina Centurion Palace, located on Guidecca with incredible views. See Optional Extra below for more information. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Venice. A la Carte Optional Extras Upgrade to 5 Star Sina Centurion Palace, Venice This stunningly well located 5 star luxury hotel is right on the Grand Canal with sweeping views diagonally to St Mark s Square. There is a tranquil traditional Venetian internal garden, which contrasts smoothly with the lively Venetian crowds, along with the cloisters of San Gregorio Monastery. The latter of which is considered the oldest part of Venice. Also within an easy walk is the Basilica of Santa Maria della Saluta and the Guggenheim museum. The building offers a fusion of gothic facade interlaced with contemporary design and art. The Junior Suites have an unrivalled view right over the lagoon. Price : From 420 per person depending on the season page 3/9
Day 3 Day at Leisure Day at leisure with your Venice Pass Card. This card provides free beat the queues access to the Doges Palace with Prison, along with St Mark s Basilica. Alternatively, why not opt for one of our Optional Extras. We would particularly recommend the Highlights of Venice Tour, which includes your own private guide introducing you to the main sights. Just perfect for first timers to Venice. Alternatively, if you have been to Venice before, then our Islands Tour is the one to book. This evening you can add in a night at La Fenice Opera house or a Gourmet Tasting Dinner at Hotel Metropole, both are great options. Please see below for more information. Overnight in Venice. A la Carte Optional Extras Venice - Private Highlights Tour For first timers to Venice, this is a great introduction. Your own private guide will take you on a 3-4 hr tour around the Basilica and Doges Palace. You will be able to walk through the prison made famous for temporarily housing Casanova, along with walking over the Bridge of Sighs; prisoners last glimpse of the outside world. Price Per Person: 190 per person Venice - Lagoon Island Regular Excursion Begin this 4hr excursion sailing past San Giorgio Maggiore before disembarking on your first island of Murano. Murano is known for its glass manufacturing and the tour includes a visit to one of the factories. Travel onwards to Burano, an archipelago of four islands, and sample the lace which Burano is famous for. Finish the tour on Torcello, visiting the cathedral and church on this quieter island. Transfer back to Venice. Please note this is in a small group and is not private. Price Per Person: 30 page 4/9
Venice - Semi Private Tour of Murano & Burano The boat will collect you and take you onto both Murano and Burano with your guide. For no more than 8 people in total, this semi private tour, also includes a glass blowing demonstration on Murano. Price: From 160 per person for the small group (up to 8 people in total), to Burano and Murano with glass blowing introduction. Please note this is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Venice - Gondola Ride Take the complimentary hotel watertaxi into Venice to start your sunset gondola ride tour. Sit back and relax seeing this floating city the only way it can truly be seen. Head along the Grand Canal past a vista of stunning palaces and bridges, before your 30mins tour comes to a finish. Price Per Person: 65 per person Venice - Gourmet Tasting Meal at The Met Enjoy a sumptuous gourmet tasting dinner prepared by the Michelin Starred Chef at The Met restaurant in the beautiful Hotel Metropole, using locally sourced ingredients. Price Per Person: From 150 page 5/9
Venice - Attend La Fenice Opera House This evening attend the opera at La Fenice in your top seats. La Fenice, (The Phoenix) is aptly named as it has burnt down twice in its lifetime. It has been recently re-mastered to its current glory as one of the most famous theatres in Europe. Click on the first photo below for a short video. Opera Schedule 2019: La Traviata (Verdi) Apr 02, 03, 05, 06 Otello (Verdi) Apr 04, 07 Turandot (Puccini) May 10, 12, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 29 Aida (Verdi) May 18, 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, 31, Jun 01 Don Giovanni (Mozart) Jun 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 The Barber of Seville (Rossini) Aug 24, 30, Sep 05, 07, 11, 22, 24, 27, 29, Oct 01, 04, 06, 09 Tosca (Puccini) Aug 25, Sep 01, 03, 06, 12, 19, Madame Butterfly (Puccini) Aug 31, Sep 04, 08, 10, 15, 21, 25, Oct 03, 05 La Scala di Seta (Rossini) Sep 20, 26, 28, Oct 02, 08 Price Per Person: From 185 with Stall (top level) tickets Venice - Musica a Palazzo Opera Evening page 6/9
Whether you are an opera lover wanting a new opera experience, or someone wanting a taster of the opera, this is a great option. Located just along the Grand Canal, this opera takes place right in front of you. There is no stage but only a limited number of chairs, with the singers performing right in front of you! Click on the first photo for a short video. Schedule 2019: La Traviata Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays The Barber of Seville Wednesdays & Sundays Rigoletto Fridays Price: 100 per person. Day 4 Private Transfer to the Airport for flight home At leisure until your private transfer to the airport for your flight home. If however, you would prefer to return back to the UK by train, we can arrange the overnight sleeper train instead. Alternatively, if you wanted to extend your trip, then we can recommend either our Venice Orient Express & Florence trip or, if you are travelling in the Summer, why not combine with a trip to the Verona Opera. Where You'll Stay The Venice Simplon Orient Express Train page 7/9
The second is the Cabin Suite which consists of two interconnecting cabins. One room can be kept as a lounge with the second having an upper and lower berth, or make way for two single beds; one in each room. The third are the Grand Suites. Each has a double/twin bedroom, a living area with space for private dining and a sofa which can be converted into an additional bed in the evening. A private en-suite bathroom includes shower, washbasin and toilet. The celebrated 24-hour cabin service is complemented by free-flowing champagne in your suite. The train also has fine dining with not two but three restaurant cars. The first is the Cote d'azure with blue opaque glass classical figures. The second is the Etoile du Nord with fantastic marquetry, and the last is L'Oriental which is stylised in black lacquer panels. Sina Palazzo Sant'Angelo (4 Star) - Venice This 4 star palazzo is ideal for those wanting a room with a view, whilst also being near to the heart of the main sights of this beautiful floating city. All rooms and suites are decorated in true Venetian style and with great views over the Grand Canal. Sina Centurion Palace (5 Star) - Venice Also within an easy walk is the Basilica of Santa Maria della Saluta and the Guggenheim museum. The building offers a fusion of gothic facade interlaced with contemporary design and art. The Junior Suites have an unrivalled view right over the lagoon. Testimonials It was a perfect, hassle, stress free experience. From checking in at Victoria Station for the Orient Express to being picked up by water taxi for our return flight home, everything went like clockwork - you definitely delivered a unique experience. Frances Shaw page 8/9
The combination of the Orient Express and the Hotel Metropole in Venice which was suggested was absolutely perfect, as was the Michelin star taster meal The organisation and transfers all went completely smoothly. The hotel even provided a free bottle of sparkling wine on the evening of the special meal. Keith Faulkner Price From 2,695 Per Person Low Season / From 3,220 Per Person High Season What's Included? 1 night full board Venice Simplon Orient Express 2 nights bed & breakfast in 4 Star Palazzo Sant Angelo overlooking the Grand Canal Shared arrival transfer / Private departure to the airport transfer One way flight back to most UK airports with 1 hold bag per person (Gatwick & Heathrow daily) (alternatively, fly out and train back) Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights. Dates for the Venice Simplon Orient Express Train: 2019 Departure Dates for the Orient Express (train out, fly back): Apr 14, 25, 28, May 5, 9, 12, 23, Jun 13, 20, 23, 27, Jul 4, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, Sep 5, 15, 19, 29, Oct 3, 6, 13, 17, 31, Nov 3. 2019 Departures from Venice to UK (fly out and train back): Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 24, 27, May 8, 11, 15, 22, 26, Jun 12, 22, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14, 20, Sep 11, 18, 21, Oct 2, 16, Nov 2, 6. 2020 Departure Dates for the Orient Express (train out, fly back): Mar 22, 29, Apr 02, 09, 16, 19, 23, 30, May 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 31, Jun 04, 07, 25, 28, Jul 02, 09, 16, 23, Aug 06, 13, 20, Sept 10, 17, 20, 27, Oct 04, 08, 11, 18, 22, 25, Nov 01, 05, 12 2020 Departures from Venice to UK (fly out and train back): Mar 21, Apr 01, 08, 15, 18, 22, 29, May 13, 16, 20, 23, Jun 03, 06, 10, 17, 24, 27, Jul 08, 22, Aug 05, 12, 19, 25, Sept 16, 19, 23, 26, Oct 10, 21, 24, Nov 04, 11 2018 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 page 9/9