Summary
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Pair one of the world’s most luxurious trains with an opulent lake stay
Highlights
- Experience the glamour of the travel's Golden Age
- Indulge with fine dining and bar-car drinks
- End with a luxury stay in stunning Lake Como
- Relax on a private beach in the foothills of the Italian Alps
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Food & wine | Rail journey | Relaxation
Experience the life of yesteryear’s elite with a luxury rail journey paired with a stay on an Italian lake great. It all begins with an overnight journey from London to Verona, enjoying white-gloved service, multi-course fine dining and piano-backed cocktails in the bar car. It’s all wrapped up in the finest Art-Deco style, travelling on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Disembarking, a private driver will be waiting to sweep you on to Lake Como, where you’ll stay in an Art-Nouveau icon, relaxing on its private beach and exploring quaint fishing villages.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Your journey begins with a Eurostar hop across the Channel to Paris where, having made your way between Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est, you’ll be welcomed onto the blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express by your personal steward, settling in to your dark-wood private cabin. It’s soon time to change for the evening before settling in to an indulgent four-course dinner, perhaps capped by a pianist-accompanied drink in the bar car.
Stay: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (Deluxe)
Meals: L D
Day
2
Verona to Lake Como
Waking to views of the Swiss Alps, you’ll be served a Continental breakfast in the privacy of your cabin. Then, after the fresh pastries and coffees, you’ll have some time to relax as the scenery levels out into the Italian countryside – the backdrop to a sumptuous three-course lunch. Rolling into Verona, perhaps pause to take in its millennia-old Roman amphitheatre and churches of Shakespearean fame before your private transfer whisks you on to Lake Como. Skirting its glittering shores, you’ll arrive into your luxury accommodation – an Art Nouveau palace where you’ll stay in a lake-view room complete with private balcony.
Stay: Villa d’Este, Lake Como (Deluxe)
Meals: B L
Days
3-5
Lake Como
You’ll have three full days in Lake Como to relax and indulge. And, you won’t even need to leave your hotel. It features the lake’s only private beach, a fine-dining terrace and a trio of pools, including an infinity offering and one sunk right into the lake’s waters. There’s also everything from spa treatments to a private marina, where cruises depart to explore the lake, pausing at 18th-century villas and medieval castles. Be sure to also pay particular attention to next-door Bellagio. A fishing village of immeasurable charm, its seafood restaurants, quaint churches and verdant gardens are a true delight.
Stay: Villa d’Este, Lake Como (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
6
Depart for UK from Milan
Following a final indulgent breakfast, you’ll be met by a private driver for the short trip on to Milan and your flight home. Consider pausing to take in its world-wonder cathedral, Last-Supper treasures and designer boutiques.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
6-day luxury rail journey
from £6,550 pp incl. flights
Twin Cabin - Deluxe 2024
Mar / Nov / Dec 2025
from £6,550 pp. incl. flights
Apr / Oct 2025
from £8,860 pp. incl. flights
May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep 2025
from £9,030 pp. incl. flights
Includes:
- London St Pancras to Paris onboard Eurostar in Business Premier class
- Travel from Paris to Verona on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through the beautiful Swiss Alps including selected meals prepared by onboard chefs
- Private transfer from Verona station to Lake Como
- 4 nights accommodation at Villa d'Este, Lake Como on a B&B basis
- Private transfer Lake Como to Milan
- One way flight from Milan to London
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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