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Venice Simplon Orient Express

Luxury Sleeper Train

Journey on the

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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Timeless Grandeur: A Journey Through Europe in Motion

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a celebration of classic European glamour, where meticulous craftsmanship and historic design create an atmosphere of refined sophistication. Restored vintage carriages showcase polished wood panels, intricate marquetry, and sumptuous fabrics, evoking the romance of an era when travel itself was an art.

As the train glides effortlessly across the continent, changing landscapes unfold beyond the windows. From storied cities to rolling countryside and dramatic alpine scenes. Each passage feels cinematic and unhurried, inviting you to savor every detail. More than a means of travel, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a moving sanctuary where time slows, elegance reigns, and every journey becomes a memory to treasure.

Train Details & Facilities

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    An Art Deco Legend on the Rails

    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a rolling masterpiece of Art Deco splendour, lovingly restored from original 1920s and 30s carriages. Polished wood, intricate marquetry and Lalique crystal details evoke the golden age of rail travel, while oversized windows frame Europe’s most spellbinding landscapes.

  • Interior of a luxurious train car with blue velvet seating, gold accents, floral curtains, and a grand piano at the end of the cabin.

    The Social Soul of the Train

    Step into Bar Car 3674, the vibrant heart of the train, where bon viveurs gather over expertly crafted cocktails and the soft melodies of the resident pianist. As night falls, the atmosphere comes alive with convivial conversation, live music, and a legendary Midnight Brunch that carries the evening effortlessly into the early hours.

  • Elegant restaurant interior with white tablecloths, green velvet chairs, and warm lighting from lamps; set for dining with glassware and silverware.

    A Star of the Dining Cars

    Built in 1926, the Étoile du Nord dining car is celebrated for its exquisite marquetry and rich heritage. Once serving legendary routes from Paris to Madrid, this storied carriage has been meticulously restored to its original splendour—today standing as one of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’s most iconic dining experiences.

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Routes

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Room Types

  • Luxurious train carriage with wooden interior, large windows showing mountain scenery, a round dining table with white tablecloth, yellow velvet seating, books, binoculars, and a bookshelf in the background.

    L’Observatoire by JR

    One-of-a-kind studio on wheels on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Designed by world-renowned artist JR, this is the train’s most spacious and exclusive sleeper carriage, blending art, imagination, and luxury. Inspired by astronomical observatories and Renaissance curiosity cabinets, it features bespoke interiors, hidden artistic details, a lounge, library, and dreamy spaces that invite discovery.

  • Luxurious hotel room with ornate wood paneling, a canopy bed with a decorative headboard, a sitting area with green and beige furniture, and scenery of mountains visible through windows.

    Grand Suites

    The epitome of luxury on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, offering spacious private accommodations with en-suite bathrooms and showers, double (or twin) beds, and a separate lounge area for private dining and relaxation. Guests enjoy 24-hour cabin service, free-flowing champagne, and personalised luxury throughout the journey, with suites named after famous European cities the train travels through.

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    Suites

    Experience Europe from a private historic twin cabin with daytime seating that converts into upper and lower berths at night, in-cabin washbasin, shared restrooms, and optional breakfast served to your bed.

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    Historic Cabin

    Experience Europe from a private historic twin cabin with daytime seating that converts into upper and lower berths at night. Each carriage has eight cabins, in-cabin washbasins, shared restrooms, and optional breakfast served to your bed.

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An ornate bathroom with brown marble walls, black and gold floral accents, a green sink, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
Interior of a cozy room with a foldable bed, a rolled towel on top, a hanging net basket, a ladder, a wooden side table with a classic lamp, and large windows showing an outdoor landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
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A bathroom with a white bathtub, wall-mounted shelves holding toiletries, a small wire basket, and a variety of wall-mounted mirrors and accessories. The room has a large window with white curtains.
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Luxurious bathroom with a blue glass vessel sink, gold fixtures, ornate mirror, and patterned wood and marble surfaces.
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Istanbul Route

Embark on a timeless rail journey across Europe, travelling between iconic cities such as Paris, Budapest, Bucharest, and Istanbul aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

May, September, June, October, 2026

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European Capitals Loop

Travel aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express on iconic luxury rail journeys linking Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, where timeless elegance meets Europe’s grand cities.

Primarily April to December, 2026

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Paris to Portofino

Travel from the elegance of Paris through the ever-changing landscapes of Europe to the charming coastal retreat of Portofino, experiencing celebrated cuisine, storied destinations, and the effortless allure of classic European travel aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

October 15-18, 2026

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