· London-Venice
· Venice-London
· Venice-Florence-Rome
· Rome-Florence-Venice
· Venice-Prague-Paris-London
· Venice-Lucerne-Paris-London
· Paris-Istanbul
· Istanbul-Venice
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LONDON-VENICE
Day 1
As you board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman train at
London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your reserved
seat. Sit back and enjoy a three-course lunch with wine and a glass
of champagne as you make your way to Folkestone. On arrival, transfer
to Cheriton by coach where you board the Shuttle service to France
and then on to Calais Ville. Our uniformed hostesses will escort you
throughout the journey. At Calais Ville, the immaculate Wagons-Lits
carriages of the Continental train await you. Throughout your journey
your own personal Steward will attend you. After you have settled
into your comfortable private compartment, it will soon be time to
dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making
your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars. Here you will
be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by our skilled
French chefs. After dinner, you may want to linger in the bar car,
listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. When you are ready,
retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed, into a
cozy bedroom.
Day 2
You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast
is served in your compartment at a time to suit you. Spend the morning
in Bar Car chatting to fellow guests over coffee. Enjoy a leisurely
three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant
cars. While away the afternoon with a visit to the onboard Boutique
to purchase souvenirs, or relax in your compartment and admire passing
scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites. Later
afternoon tea is served in your compartment as you travel through
the Brenner Pass. All too soon, it is time to prepare to disembark
as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia
station.
DEPARTURE DATES 2002
March 21, April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 12, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
July 7, 11, 21, 25, August 15, 22
September 15, 22, 26, 29
October 3, 10, 20, 24, 31
November 7, 14
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $2020.00 USD
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VENICE - LONDON
Day 1
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Venice Santa Lucia station. Your steward will show you to your
private compartment and will attend you throughout your journey. After
you have settled in, it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course
lunch in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. Spend the
afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your compartment gazing at the
beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Swiss Alps,
or chatting with fellow travellers in the Bar Car. Afternoon tea is
served in your compartment.
Time for dinner. "You can never be over dressed on the Orient-Express",
the saying goes. Although not a prerequisite, black-tie certainly
adds to the sense of occasion and atmosphere on board. Sip an aperitif
in the Bar Car, listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano
before taking your seat in another of the magnificent restaurant
cars. A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on board
by our skilled French chefs. After dinner, you may want to linger
in the Bar and when you are ready, retire to your compartment, which
has now been transformed, into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2
Your steward serves breakfast in your compartment at a time to suit
you. The train pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est and halts for 45 minutes.
Take this opportunity to stretch your legs along the platform and
watch the bustling activity; passengers boarding, chefs choosing
produce for brunch, Parisians coming and going. A delicious brunch
is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the Channel.
All too soon, it is time to disembark and leave the continental
train behind. On arrival at Calais Ville, coaches will be waiting
to take you to the Shuttle terminal at Coquelles for the transfer
through the tunnel and then on to Folkestone Harbour where you will
join cream and umber carriages of the Pullman train for the journey
to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a
glass of champagne is served to you at your table and you watch
the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly, you are drawing into
London's Victoria station. It may be the end of your journey but
the memories will last a lifetime.
DEPARTURE DATES 2002
March 20 April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 26
July 10, 24 August 14, 21, 28 (Paris only)
September 14, 25, 28
October 2, 9, 23, 30
November 6, 13
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $2020.00 USD
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VENICE--ROME
Day 1
Board the splendid carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Venice Santa Lucia station. Your steward will show you to your
private compartment and will attend you throughout your journey. After
you have settled in, it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why
not sip an aperitif in the Bar Car, listening to the sounds of the
baby grand piano before taking your seat in one of the beautifully
restored restaurant cars. A leisurely four-course dinner is served,
prepared on board by our skilled French chefs. After dinner, you may
want to linger in the bar and when you are ready you can retire to
your compartment, which has now been transformed, into a cozy bedroom.
Day 2
A delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment
at a time to suit you. Relax in the comfort of your compartment,
reading the complimentary Orient-Express magazine or writing a postcard
to friends and family. There is, perhaps, just time to visit the
on board boutique for a last minute gift or souvenir before the
train pulls into Rome Ostiense station in the morning.
DEPARTURE DATES 2002
April 19, 26 May 3, 17, 24
June 7, 14 October 4,11, 25
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $905.00 USD
ROME-FLORENCE-VENICE
Day 1
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Rome's Ostiense station in the evening. Your steward will show
you to your private compartment and will attend you throughout your
journey. After you have settled in, why not sip an aperitif in the
Bar Car, before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored
restaurant cars. A leisurely four-course supper is served, prepared
on board by our skilled French chefs. After dinner, you may want
to linger in the bar listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano.
When you are ready, you can retire to your compartment, which has
now been transformed, into a cozy bedroom.
Day 2
A delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment
at a time to suit you. The train draws into Florence where you disembark
for a morning walking tour of the famous sights - the Palazzo Vecchio,
the Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio, Il Battistero.
Return to the train in time for a three-course lunch in another
of the magnificent restaurant cars. Relax in the comfort of your
compartment, reading the complimentary Orient-Express magazine or
writing a postcard to friends and family. There is, perhaps, just
time to visit the on board boutique for a last minute gift or souvenir
before the train pulls into Venice Santa Lucia station mid afternoon.
DEPARTURE DATES
April 20, 27 May 4, 18, 25
June 8, 15 October 5, 12, 26
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $905.00 USD
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VENICE-PRAGUE // PRAGUE-PARIS-LONDON
Day 1
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Venice Santa Lucia station. Throughout your journey, your own personal
steward will attend you. After you have settled into your comfortable
compartment, it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip
an aperitif in the Bar Car, listening to the sounds of the baby grand
piano before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored restaurant
cars. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar and when you
are ready you can retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed,
into a cozy bedroom.
Day 2
Breakfast is served in your compartment at a time to suit you. Spend
the morning relaxing in the comfort of your compartment, gazing
at the beautiful passing scenery as the train heads towards Prague,
or chatting with fellow travelers over coffee in the Bar Car. Later,
enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the other magnificent restaurant
cars. The train pulls in to Prague's Hlavini station in the early
afternoon.
Transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights. (Accommodation and
transfers not included.)
Day 3
Enjoy the many attractions of one of the most beautiful cities in
Europe. The medieval streets of the Old Town and the Hradcany Castle
are in pleasing contrast to the twentieth century buildings of Wenceslas
Square. Take a guided tour or wander at your pleasure, stopping
at one of the many pavement cafés for coffee.
Day 4
The morning is at your leisure before being welcomed aboard the
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express bound for London. Your private compartment
awaits. Your personal steward serves afternoon tea as you relax
on board. A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on
board by our skilled French chefs. Enjoy a brandy or liqueur with
convivial company in the Bar before retiring for the night.
Day 5
Your steward brings continental breakfast to you. Visit the on board
boutique for a selection of finely-crafted gifts and souvenirs.
Enjoy a delicious brunch in the restaurant car as you travel on
towards the Channel. All too soon, it is time to disembark. On arrival
at Calais Ville, coaches will be waiting to take you to the Shuttle
terminal at Coquelles for the transfer through the tunnel and then
on to Folkestone Harbour where you will join cream and umber carriages
of the Pullman train for the journey to London. A traditional English
afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of champagne is served at your
table while you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly,
you are drawing into London's Victoria station. It may be the end
of your journey but the memories will last a lifetime.
DEPARTURE DATE VENICE-PRAGUE
May 8 June 19 September 18 October 16
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $1225.00 USD
DEPARTURE DATE PRAGUE-PARIS/LONDON
May 11 June 22 September 21 October 1
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $1870.00 USD
VENICE-LUCERNE // LUCERNE-PARIS-LONDON
Day1
Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Venice Santa Lucia station mid-morning. Throughout your journey,
your own personal steward will attend you. After you have settled
into your comfortable compartment, it will soon be time for a delicious
three-course lunch in one of our beautifully restored restaurant
cars. Mid-afternoon you disembark the train for a walking tour of
Innsbruck followed by afternoon tea. Reboard the train in time for
dinner. "You can never be over-dressed on the Orient-Express",
the saying goes. Although not a prerequisite, black-tie certainly
adds to the sense of occasion and atmosphere on board. Why not sip
an aperitif in the Bar Car while listening to the sounds of the
baby grand piano. Dinner is served as the train travels through
the Alps and into Switzerland. After dinner you may want to linger
in the Bar and when you are ready, retire to your compartment, which
has now been transformed, into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2
A continental breakfast is served in your compartment at a time
to suit you before the train pulls in to Lucerne's station mid morning.
Transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights. (Accommodation and
transfers not included).
Day 3
Enjoy the many attractions of this beautiful region of Switzerland.
Perhaps take a steamer on the lake, known locally as the Lake of
the Four Cantons.
Day 4
The morning and early afternoon is at your leisure before being
welcomed aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express bound for Paris
and London. Your private compartment awaits. A leisurely four-course
dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs.
Enjoy a brandy or liqueur with convivial company in the Bar before
retiring for the night.
Day 5
Your steward brings continental breakfast to you before the train
pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est and halts for 30 minutes. Take this
opportunity to stretch your legs along the platform and watch the
bustling activity. Back on board, enjoy a delicious brunch in the
restaurant as you travel on towards the Channel. All too soon, it
is time to disembark. On arrival at Calais Ville, coaches will be
waiting to take you to the Shuttle terminal at Coquelles for the
transfer through the tunnel and then on to Folkestone Harbour where
you will join cream and umber carriages of the Pullman train for
the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied
by a glass of champagne is served at your table while you watch
the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly, you are drawing into
London's Victoria station. The end of your journey but the start
of many happy memories.
DEPARTURE DATES VENICE - LUCERNE
July 3, 17
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $1000.00 USD
DEPARTURE DATES LUCERNE-PARIS/LONDON
July 6, 20
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $1610.00 USD
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PARIS - BUDAPEST - BUCHAREST - ISTANBUL
SUMMARY
Departs: Paris 30 August 2002
Arrives: Istanbul 4 September 2002
Accommodation: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Paris-Budapest, 1
night
Marriott Hotel, Budapest, 1 night
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Budapest-Bucharest, 1 night
Athenée Palace Hilton, Bucharest, 1 night
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Bucharest-Istanbul, 1 night
Meals: All meals are included
· Table d'hôte meals on board Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
· Dinner, breakfast and lunch in Budapest
· Lunch, dinner and breakfast in Bucharest
Included in the tour are:
· Accommodation and meals detailed in the itinerary
· Guided sightseeing tours in Budapest, Peles Castle Sinaia,
Bucharest, Bulgaria. (All tours are conducted in English unless
sufficient numbers permit the provision of other language guides.)
· Transfers to and from the hotels in Budapest and Bucharest
· Hotel service charges and room tax.
Not included in the tour are:
· Transfers to VSOE in Paris and from VSOE in Istanbul, unless
booked separately
· Personal insurance
· Drinks on board VSOE
· Visas where required.
· Hotel extras (eg telephone, laundry)
Note
VSOE will require in advance full passport and travel details of
all passengers in order to prepare border crossing formalities.
PARIS - BUDAPEST - BUCHAREST - ISTANBUL
Day 1
Board the gleaming blue and gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
at Gare de l' Est, mid-afternoon. After being greeted by your steward,
settle into your private compartment. Later enjoy a delicious dinner
on board and overnight on the train.
Day 2
Relax and enjoy the scenery as the VSOE travels into Hungary. Continental
breakfast is served in your compartment and lunch will taken in
one of the opulent dining cars. On arrival in Budapest, transfer
to the Marriott Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Day 3
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the city Budapest,
with lunch included. The city is divided by the mighty Danube river
into 'Buda' and 'Pest'. Rejoin the train late afternoon. Perhaps
enjoy an aperitif in the Bar Car before dinner as the train travels
into Romania. Overnight onboard.
Day 4
After breakfast this morning, the train arrives at the mountain
town of Sinaia. Disembark for a visit to beautiful Peles Castle,
which was also visited by the very first Orient-Express passengers
in 1883. Rejoin the train to complete the short journey to Bucharest.
On arrival, transfer to the Athenée Palace Hilton Hotel where
a late lunch is served. In the afternoon, there will be a short
city sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight in Bucharest.
Day 5
Rejoin the train mid-morning as the train travels south across the
Danube and into Bulgaria. During the afternoon, a stop is made to
enjoy this pretty, rural country. Lunch and dinner are served on
board the train, as your journey continues. This final night is
spent onboard VSOE.
Day 6
Early this morning, the train enters Turkey and crosses the Thracian
Plain. After breakfast and lunch onboard, VSOE arrives in Istanbul
late afternoon, at the end of a fascinating and unique journey across
7 countries and cultures.
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $5575.00 USD
ISTANBUL-BUCHAREST-BUDAPEST-VENICE
SUMMARY
Departs: 5 September 2002
Arrives: 10 September 2002
Accommodation: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Istanbul-Bucharest,
1 night
Athenée Palace Hilton, Bucharest, 1 night
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Bucharest-Budapest, 1 night
Marriott Hotel, Budapest, 1 night
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Budapest-Venice, 1 night
Meals: All meals are included:
· Table d'hôte on board Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
· Dinner and breakfast in Bucharest
· Lunch en route to Peles Castle
· Lunch, dinner, and breakfast in Budapest
Included in the tour are:
· Accommodation and meals detailed in the itinerary
· Guided sightseeing tours in Bucharest, Peles Castle Sinaia,
Budapest, and Vienna.
· Transfers to and from the hotels in Bucharest and Budapest.
· Service charges and room tax
Not included in the tour are:
· Transfers to the VSOE in Paris and from the VSOE in Istanbul,
unless booked separately
· Personal insurance
· Drinks on boards VSOE
· Visas where required.
· Hotel extras (eg telephone, laundry)
Note
VSOE will require in advance full passport and travel details of
all passengers in order to prepare border crossing formalities.
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ISTANBUL- BUCHAREST - BUDAPEST - VENICE
Day 1
Mid afternoon, check in at Istanbul's Sirecki station to board the
blue and gold Wagons-Lits of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. As
the train leaves the station you glimpse magnificent views of the
Sea of Marmara. Dinner and overnight on board the train.
Day 2
Continental breakfast is served in your compartment as the train
travels through Bulgaria and on into Romania. After lunch onboard,
VSOE arrives in Bucharest. Enjoy an early afternoon tour of the
city. Dinner and overnight in Bucharest at the Athenée Palace
Hilton Hotel.
Day 3
This morning rejoin the train for the short journey to the mountain
town of Sinaia. On arrival transfer a local restaurant for lunch
and then on to Peles Castle, the Summer home of the former King
Carol. The very first Orient-Express guests also visited this beautiful
castle in 1883. Return to the station late afternoon and your journey
continues towards Hungary. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4
Arrive in Budapest this morning and enjoy a city sightseeing tour
of this city split into two parts by the Danube river. Lunch is
provided before transferring to the Marriott Hotel for an overnight
stay. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Day 5
Transfer to the station mid morning to rejoin the train. Lunch is
served as the train crosses into Austria, arriving in Vienna late
afternoon, where you disembark for a visit to this beautiful city.
Rejoin the train for dinner and your final night on board.
Day 6
After breakfast onboard travelling through Italy, arrive in Venice
mid morning and disembark into the sparkling city.
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $4465.00 USD
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