Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: London via Paris to Venice

This is Europe's ultimate rail journey, bringing you in unmatched style between London and Italy’s floating city aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

It all begins with a journey in Eurostar's Premier class from St Pancras to Paris, where you will prepared for your adventure with a night of five-star indulgence at a city centre hotel. After a leisurely breakfast you'll transfer to the legendary train, where you will step onboard those famous blue-and-gold carriages and into a world straight out of the roaring twenties. Indeed, from the elegance of your oak-panelled cabin to the art-deco splendour of the bar and dining cars, the scene will be set for a truly unforgettable experience.

Then, as you roll south towards towards the Alps, you’ll be treated to gourmet dining inspired by the train’s route, served in the very finest traditions of elegant, white-glove service. Once dinner’s at an end, perhaps head to the bar car for a nightcap before setting into your cabin, which you’ll find transformed into bunks by your steward.

In the morning, you’ll wake to views of the Swiss Alps and a continental breakfast served in your cabin. Then, enjoy a leisurely time taking in the scenery, first of the Alps, then the Dolomites, as you sit down to a three-course lunch, served in the dining car, and then a sumptuous afternoon tea as you cross the Venetian Lagoon before disembarking in Venice itself. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your chosen five-star hotel, a luxurious base for exploring the treasures of Venice, the highlights of which you’ll see on an included private walking tour, complete with priority entry to the Doge’s Palace.