What is the famous train to Venice?


What is the famous train to Venice? The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the epitome of luxury on rails and offers an exquisite experience on every journey, whether between London and Venice or Paris and Istanbul.


What to wear on Orient Express to Venice?

What do I wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train? You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train! For dinner, we ask for formal evening attire and many guests like to don black tie and wear their most glamorous finery for the occasion. Smart daywear is appropriate during the day.


How much is it for two people to go on the Orient Express?

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Journeys under £3,300/€3,800/$4,200. A budget of £3,300, €3,800 or $4,200 USD per ticket allows you to experience a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express style sleeper train across some of the world's most beautiful countries.


Can you do a day trip on the Orient Express?

All of our luxury train journey UK day trips are round-trips and return the same day back to your original departure point. All of our day trips include everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable day out in luxury, the only extras not included being additional drinks you may with to order from the onboard bar.


What is the best trip on the Orient Express?

The most popular Orient Express route starts in London and takes you through Paris to Verona or Venice, but you can also leave from Venice with destinations of Prague, Vienna and Budapest and back to Paris or London. Once a year, the train travels from London to Berlin and back.


How much is the Orient Express from London to Venice?

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express The journey from London to Venice takes 24 hours and costs over £3,300 per person one way, including meals.


Do you have to share a toilet on the Orient Express?

In the entry-level Historic cabins there is no shower and the toilets are shared, with one at each end of a carriage. However, those upgrading to a Suite or Grand Suite will have their very own en-suite bathroom, complete with toilet and shower and kitted out in rich marble with a Murano glass sink.


Where does the Orient Express start and finish?

What is the route of the Orient Express? The original Orient Express route travels from Paris across Europe through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest before arriving in Istanbul.


Can you wear jeans on the Orient Express?

Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.


How do you shower on the Orient Express?

Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage. Please do note however that there are no baths or showers aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express unless you are travelling in on of the aforementioned Grand Suites.


Is the Orient Express still running in 2023?

New for winter 2023 you can now enjoy this iconic train whilst visiting some of Europe's most romantic cities. Availability is limited and for full details enquire with us and a Planet Rail Orient Express specialist will help to create your tailor-made Orient Express adventure.


Is the Orient Express worth the money?

Its vintage carriages are a delight and the food & on-board service are truly world class. Unlike many expensive tourist experiences, this train really does live up to its five-star and you won't be disappointed. Watch the video. What is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?


Is food free in the Orient Express?

All food is included in the cost of a ticket on the Orient Express however drinks are an additional cost.


Are drinks free on the Orient Express?

Drinks can be ordered in your cabin through your steward. All drinks are at an additional cost. DRESS CODE You can never be overdressed aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express.