Luxury Rail Travel

Currently we offer luxury rail holidays on two Belmond trains: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Eastern & Oriental 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.

The Eastern & Oriental Express travels through the exotic scenery of Southeast Asia. The most regular route travels between the cities of Singapore and Bangkok, stopping off at temples and traditional towns in Malaysia and Thailand along the way. Carriages feature teak floors and wood-panelled walls, and there’s a veranda-style observation car for watching the palm groves and tea plantations roll past.

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?

The Eastern & Oriental Express is a great addition to a Thai beach holiday – from Bangkok, there are regular flights to Phuket and Koh Samui. Alternatively, fly on to the Maldives, which has a direct flight from the Thai capital. From Singapore, it’s easy to travel on to Bali, where you can relax on sandy beaches and explore temples and tea plantations. 

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.