Imagine meandering through spectacular scenery on board a luxurious train, watching the ever-changing landscapes while sipping a glass of champagne or tucking in to a gourmet meal. Our luxury rail holidays transport you back to the days when train travel was all about glamour and elegance, taking you on fantastic journeys in serious style.
You could travel between London and Venice on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Expect second-to-none service, fine cuisine and meticulously restored carriages, with your own private cabin and a dedicated steward.
Although we suggest itineraries for inspiration, every one of our rail holidays is bespoke. From upgrading your cabin, to adding extra nights in your start or end destination (or adding another destination altogether), your holiday will be tailored to suit you.
If you’re not sure what the options are or what would work best for you, give one of our Personal Travel Planners a call. They can let you know details of our luxury rail itineraries, as well as suggesting the hotels and destinations that combine well with each one.
Your Personal Travel Planners will be on hand for all the information you might need. As well as helping you plan your rail holiday, they can find out in-depth cabin and train details, and advise you about on-board dining arrangements. They’ll be available for you after you’ve booked, too, so if you’d like information about the plug sockets available on the train or you’d like to pre-order a bottle of bubbly to be waiting in your cabin, they can help.
Currently we offer luxury rail holidays on one Belmond train: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express primarily travels between London and Venice, with stops at Paris and Verona along the way, but there are occasionally longer journeys to cities including Vienna and Budapest (these journeys tend to book up very quickly – speak to one of our Trusted Advisers if this is something you’re interested in). The train itself is formed of restored carriages dating back to the 1920s and 30s – expect lots of beautiful Art Deco detailing throughout.
There are plenty of choices for continuing your holiday after your rail journey (or vice versa). Venice and Verona are popular choices before or after a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, but you could also carry on further into Italy. The Lakes are in easy reach, as are Florence and the Tuscan countryside – or why not head south to Rome or the Amalfi Coast?
To book your rail holiday, simply call one of our Trusted Advisers on 01293 762400*. They’ll organise every element for you, including flights, your rail journey and your hotels. They’ll also arrange airport lounge access at your UK departure airport, plus private transfers to get you between airports, rail stations and hotels easily.
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