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

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

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

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

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.

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