Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Venice to Amsterdam

Begin your trip in style with complimentary airport lounge access before your flight to Venice. You'll be met on arrival by a private water taxi for the scenic journey to your hotel. The lavish Baglioni Hotel Luna with its silk-panelled walls, with rooftop Grand-Canal views and St Mark's Square and Doge's Palace a short walk away.

You’ve got today free to explore Venice’s winding waterways and colourful streets – we recommend a walking tour to make the most of your time in this historic city. Perhaps take in famous sights such as Gothic 14th-century Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica, and follow in Hemingway’s footsteps with a Bellini at the illustrious Harry’s Bar. Perhaps enjoy some fresh seafood antipasti in one of Venice’s charming trattorias before taking a cruise out across the Venetian Lagoon to explore Burano’s vivid storybook charm, or take in the glassblowing heritage of nearby Murano, a charming microcosm of Venice itself. 

Leave the splendours of Venice behind today as you head to the Venezia Santa Lucia Station to board the iconic blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before enjoying a three-course lunch in the restaurant car as you take in outside’s grandeur. Delight at chocolate box Swiss villages among the deep river valleys and rolling hills before the snow-dusted mountains and picturesque meadows dominate the landscape. Then, enjoy pastries served in your oak-panelled cabin before you prepare for your night on board. It's a special one, as you'll enjoy a four-course dinner, sampling everything from Brittany lobster to saltmarsh lamb, alongside, of course, an extensive fine wine list. 

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in your cabin this morning at whichever time suits you, before a brief stop in Paris sees you speed towards Amsterdam and the end of your journey. On arrival your hotel is a short journey from the railway station and within walking distance of the historic centre of Amsterdam. 

Meander alongside the glistening canals, by foot or more famously by bicycle, cross over the clusters of bridges, relax at an al fresco café and soak up every drop of culture.

Stay: The Pullizer Hotel, Amsterdam (Deluxe)

After breakfast, perhaps explore worldly wonders in the famous Rijksmuseum, let your eyes feast upon the masterpieces of the Van Gogh Museum and feel moved when you visit the Anne Frank House Museum. Amble around charming Jordaan, with its collection of captivating galleries, pubs and quirky markets, it’s a must-visit neighbourhood. Hop on a ferry to Amsterdam North and see the city from high in the sky on Europe’s highest swing, A’DAM Lookout.

Stay: The Pullizer Hotel, Amsterdam (Deluxe)

Today make your way to the airport for your flight home (alternatively ask your Wexas consultant for details of returning to the UK by Eurostar train)