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The ultimate train journey across western Europe , from London to Venice , which allows you to enjoy the luxury of rail travel as it used to be . Conjuring up the romance of travel in the Twenties and Thirties , when rail travel flourished and was deemed to be the only civilised way to travel across Europe , the Venice Simplon�Orient�Express continues that tradition of elegance and refinement today . The London to Venice journey allows you almost a day and a half to breathe in the style and service of a by�gone age , whilst enjoying the changing scenery as you travel across some of Europe ’ s most spectacular scenery . All meals on board are provided .

The journey London to Venice You depart from London Victoria station late morning , having brunch on board the British Pullman before reaching the coast . You cross with Eurotunnel to Calais and then board the historic Continental train . Dinner is taken en route to Paris and then by breakfast time you have reached the Alps . You enjoy lunch and tea on board before reaching Santa Lucia station in Venice , on the Grand Canal in the late afternoon . The journey Venice to London You depart from Venice mid-morning , heading towards Verona , the Dolomites and the Alps . You enjoy lunch and tea and then you are heading west into the sunset at dinner time . Overnight on board and then from Paris the train heads back to Calais and the Eurotunnel crossing . You reach London ’ s Victoria station in the late afternoon .

DEPARTURE DATES LONDON TO VENICE The 2019 London to Venice departures are on March 21 , April 4,11,14,25,28 , May 5 , 9 , 12 , 19 , 23 , June 2 , 9 , 13 , 20 , 23 , 27 , July 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 , August 1 , 8 , 15 , September 5 , 12 , 15 , 19 , 22 , 29 , October 3 , 6 , 13 , 17 , 27 , 31 , November 3 . DEPARTURE DATES VENICE TO LONDON The 2019 Venice to London departures are on March 20 , 27 , April 3 , 10 , 13 , 24 , 27 , May 8 , 11 , 22 , 26 , June 1 , 5 , 12 , 19 , 22 , 26 , July 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , 31 , August 7 , 14 , 20 , September 11 , 14 , 18 , 21 , October 2 , 5 , 16 , 30 .

PRICES Add the following for travelling one way on the Orient Express to our holiday prices for the Venice through the Alps holiday ( or ask us to price a tailor-made stay in Venice with Orient Express one way and either flying back or returning by train ).

£ 1920 per person for travelling outbound London to Venice ( you return by sleeper from Venice to Paris in a 2 berth sleeper and the Eurostar - no overnight in Zurich ).

£ 1990 per person for travelling inbound Venice to London ( but this journey includes the overnight in Zurich on the way out and the journey in the daytime from Paris to Zurich and then Zurich to Venice via Milan .

On certain dates you may travel between Rome and Venice overnight and between Venice and Rome in the day�time with a sumptuous 3 course lunch included . Please ask us to give you the best possible price for this journey at the time of enquiry .

Please note If you are particularly interested in travelling on the Venice Simplon�Orient�Express , then you might be pleased to know that this legendary train also travels to Budapest , Krakow , Dresden and Istanbul . We have extensive personal knowledge of these fascinating European cities and will be pleased to put together a tailor�made holiday involving the Venice Simplon�Orient�Express and these cities .

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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