Overview

The golden age of travel may have been in the Roaring Twenties, but the art of journeying in style is still alive and well today.

That sense of wonder can still be felt with the variety of journeys offered aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. UK to France and Italy on overnight trips, extended voyages to Istanbul and Budapest… Whichever the destination, your time on the rails is guaranteed to provide unforgettable memories.

Savour the beautiful surroundings. Marvel at the opulent interiors, sparkling crystal, plush fabrics and polished woods. Relax in your own cabin as you look out over stunning landscapes.

Connect with fascinating people-like-minded adventurers who share your joy for travel.

Lodging

From the 1920s to the ‘30s the carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train played a significant role in the golden age of travel.

There are three types of compartments:

The historic cabins, which have an upper and lower berth.

During the day, the bunk beds transform to offer comfortable banquette seating from which to admire the views.

At night, the soft damask sheets and fine blankets contribute to a cozy and relaxing atmosphere in the evening.

Each cabin has a sink with hot and cold water, but it has a toilet. Shared bathrooms are located at the end of each sleeping car.

The Suite Cabins can be with two single beds or a double bed.

The beds convert into a seating area during the day.

They also have a private en-suite marble bathroom with a mosaic floor that includes a shower, sink and toilet.

The Grand Suites have a bedroom with a double bed or two single beds, a living room with space for private dining, and a sofa that can be converted into an additional bed at night.

They also have a private marble en-suite bathroom that includes a shower, sink and toilet, plus personalized toiletries and free bathrobes.

The famous 24-hour stateroom service is complemented by complimentary champagne in your suite.

In addition to the cabins, in the center of the train, there is the elegant Bar Car, decorated in Art Nouveau style, which creates a wonderful atmosphere to relax while enjoying cocktails or coffee after dinner. It is the right place to chat with other elegant travelers or enjoy live music by the pianist.

In the Restaurant Car you will discover that eating on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an unforgettable pleasure. All dishes are prepared on the train by qualified French chefs, with the best ingredients brought on board during the journey. There are three dining cars, from the 1920s, that have been rehabilitated with great attention to detail and are each decorated in a different style.

The Côte d’Azur is decorated with original Lalique stained glass, the Etoile du Nord displays beautiful marquetry and the L'Oriental features black lacquer panel decoration.

There you can taste lunch, dinner and brunch: Cote d'Azur, Etoile du Nord or L'Oriental. However, breakfast and afternoon tea will be served in the comfort of your cabin.

Another place to relax is the Lalique carriage. This is divided into several sections, one of which is the champagne bar. The other section is where you will find a wide variety of board games. Both sections allow you to contemplate the fantastic landscapes while enjoying a glass of champagne.

And finally, there is the Boutique, which is located in the back of the Lalique car. What better way to remember this memorable trip than to enjoy a gift from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express collection? Here you'll find train-inspired home accessories, such as a nouveau brass and French glass table lamp. Also other accessories of pure luxury; silk, cashmere and velvet, classic objects for both ladies and gentlemen.


Gastronomy

Experience one of the world’s most unique dining experiences and indulge in a sensational feast aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.

Exceptional European cuisine is freshly prepared in the train’s kitchen by Executive Chef Christian Bodiguel and his skilled team. 

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express menu features fresh ingredients taken on board at stops along the route. Look out the window and you may spot the chef inspecting lobsters from Brittany, tomatoes from Provence or saltmarsh lamb from Mont St Michel.

Gastronomy

What is included?

Whats included in this tour

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
  • Complimentary transfers: you are picked up at your accommodation in the city where the tour begins and taken to the train station for check-in, and upon departure you are also transferred from the station to your accommodation in the city
  • Luxury accommodation: On 2-day tours, overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express train, and on the classic Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris route, 3 nights on board the train and accommodation in Bucharest and Budapest
  • Sumptuous four-course dinners each night you're on board the train, where you can delight our seasonal table menu that includes biscuits, cheese board and chutney 
  • All daily menu meals include our sommelier's wine selection when served in the dining cars 
  • French breakfasts served in your cabin each morning for maximum comfort 
  • When you're on board the train you can enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch while the world passes by your window 
  • Butler service to attend to all your requests while you relax 
  • On the Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris itinerary: city tour of Bucharest and Budapest, cruise along the Danube and visit to Peleș Castle in Romania; and lunch and dinner in Budapest, and dinner in Bucharest to taste authentic local cuisine

Whats not included in this tour

Items that NOT are covered in the cost of tour price.

The prices indicated do not include air travel from / to Spain, transfers from / to the airport or hotels for stays before and after the train trip. Please check our best airfares and prices for transfers and hotel bookings.
Drinks and any other concept not specified as included.
Travel insurance
Note: Consult the particular booking conditions of this trip.

Next departures


Dates Route Price  
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
Travel from París to Estambul with the VS-Orient-Express
21800€
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
From Istanbul to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
21800€

Consulte mayor disponibilidad de fechas en los diferentes recorridos.

Itineraries of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Travel from París to Estambul with the VS-Orient-Express

Embark on the legendary Paris-Istanbul circuit.

On this 3,012 km tour you will travel through France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary and Romania with stops in Budapest and Bucharest, which includes a visit to both cities and accommodation in a luxury hotel. We will also visit Peles Castle in Romania.

Every moment on the train promises memories that will last a lifetime, both from the magnificent scenery and the sumptuous lunches and dinners along the way.

Next departures
  • September 26, 2025

From 21.800 €

From Istanbul to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Embark on this classic route that will take you from the vibrant bazaars of Istanbul to the glamorous lights of Paris.

A breathtaking 5-night adventure through Europe aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, 3 of them aboard her elegant cabin, one in a wonderful hotel in Bucharest and one in a fantastic hotel in Budapest.

We will visit these two cities and also the Peles Castle in Romania.

And, during the journey in our luxury train we will be able to relax watching the scenery in our cabin, enjoy lunch and dinner in the fabulous and beautifully restored restaurant cars, delight in the music and company of the other travelers, and discover the treasures that the train holds in every nook and cranny.

You will create memories that will last a lifetime!

Next departures
  • October 3, 2025

From 21.800 €

Venice to Paris

Set off and discover the romance of the rails as you journey from Venice to Paris on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.
Departing mid-morning, your time aboard will be marked by luxury. Explore the carriages, admiring the vintage flourishes. Relax in your cabin, where a personal steward attends to your every need. Then head to one of the three restaurant cars and savour wonderful, world-class cuisine.

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