Summary
Short description
Travel in the utmost luxury, enjoying all the fineries of the golden age of rail travel
Highlights
- Travel on one of the most luxurious trains
- Indulge with fine-dining delights in the restaurant car
- Summit the Alps before plunging through rural France
- Begin with a luxury stay in Verona, complemented by a pair of included tours
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About
Recommended for:
City | History & culture | Honeymoon | Rail journey | Short break
Swapping Venice for Verona, this tailor-made route combines one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys with one of Italy’s greatest cities. Indeed, you’ll begin with a stay in a luxurious Veronan palace, taking in both the city’s ancient wonders and its gastronomic pleasures. Then, it’s time for the headline act. Sweeping through rural Europe and over the mighty Alps, you’ll step back to the opulence of the 1920s aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, enjoying a series of fine-dining experiences as you go. This journey is also available as a no-fly option.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK/Verona
After beginning your trip in style with complimentary airport lounge access, board your flight out to Verona. You’ll be met on arrival by a private driver, who’ll bring you to your luxury accommodation – a historic Palazzo located in the city’s historic centre.
Stay: NH Collection Palazzo Verona (Superior and Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
2
Verona
Today, you’ll get your bearings with a walking tour, ambling along twisting laneways to stop at pretty piazzas. The Verona Arena is a special highlight. An astonishingly well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, it dates back to the 1st century and is still used as an opera venue to this day. There are plenty more Roman ruins to take in as well, along with a full spread of medieval churches and bridges. Of course, no trip to Verona would be complete with a visit to Juliet’s balcony.
Stay: NH Collection Palazzo Verona (Superior and Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
3
Depart Verona aboard the Orient Express
After breakfast this morning, a private transfer will see you to Verona’s station, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine. You’ll then be met on the platform by your personal steward, who’ll escort you to your private cabin. Here, polished wood panelling and lacy detailing recall all the grandeur of yesteryear. You’ll then be treated to epic views of the looming Dolomites as a three-course lunch is served in one of the restaurant cars, themselves beautified by fine crystalware and lacquerwork. Then, following afternoon tea in your cabin, you’ll be treated to a four-course dinner, with menus graced by the likes of Brittany lobster and Mont St. Michel lamb. Perhaps end the day with a cocktail in the bar carriage.
Stay: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
4
Paris to London
Begin your last day onboard with a delicious Continental breakfast served in your cabin, as you race across France, disembarking in the heart of Paris. As your journey draws to a close, transfer to Gare du Nord where you'll board the Eurostar back to London.
Meals: B
Map
Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day luxury rail journey
from £4,240 pp incl. flights
Historic Cabin - Superior 2023
Low Season
from £4,540 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £5,450 pp. incl. flights
Valid for travel:
Selected dates between March and November
Includes:
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- One way flight between UK and Verona
- Arrival transfer from Verona airport to hotel
- 2 nights accommodation in on a B&B basis
- Departure transfer between hotel and Verona Station
- 2 days / 1 night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express including selected meals prepared by onboard French chefs in a Historic Cabin
- Private arrival transfer from Paris station to accommodation
- One way Eurostar in Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras
*Weekend surcharges apply for stays in Venice, and local tourist tax is paid locally on arrival in Venice (between Euro3 and 8)
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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