Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe
Transportation service · Santa Croce ·
Art Deco sleeper train with gourmet dining & historic routes
Art Deco sleeper train with gourmet dining & historic routes
"Stepping aboard feels like time travel, with meticulously restored 1920s and 1930s carriages—polished wood paneling, gleaming brass, and sumptuous interiors—gliding through Europe on storied routes that link cities like Paris, Venice, Vienna, and Budapest." - Paris Wilson
"“2026 is a banner year for Orient Express and Accor, following the debut of La Dolce Vita Orient Express luxury train, the unveiling of their first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, and the forthcoming launch of their two sailing yachts, launching in 2026 and 2027. The opening of this hotel in Venice feels both like an arrival and a harbinger of more fabulosity to come, as the brand is also preparing for its long-awaited return of the original Orient Express train. Until then, guests can enjoy every inch of this deliciously luxurious palazzo complete with gilded ballrooms, hidden passageways, a tranquil courtyard, and—in true Orient Express fashion—a truly cinematic arrival through its spectacular 15th-century Gothic portal on the canal.”" - Todd Plummer
"I see that a journey on the Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express promises opulence and nostalgia aboard meticulously restored 1920s and 1930s carriages—polished wood paneling, brass fixtures, and sumptuous interiors—while offering gourmet dining, panoramic countryside views, and routes connecting Paris, Venice, Vienna, and Budapest, with fares starting around $3,262 and special solo-traveler codes available for 2025 and 2026 departures." - Paris Wilson
"“Step aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where opulence meets nostalgia on journeys through Europe's most enchanting landscapes. This iconic train is home to meticulously restored 1920s and 1930s carriages, complete with polished wood paneling, brass fixtures, and sumptuous interiors. Destinations include Paris, Venice, Vienna, and Budapest, with fares starting at approximately $3,262 per person. Travelers can enjoy gourmet dining, impeccable service, and panoramic views of the European countryside. For a limited time, solo travelers can use code VSTWSOLE to receive special fares on bookings for 2025 and 2026 departures.”" - Paris Wilson
"I emphasize the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as an iconic luxury sleeper that Railbookers deploys on key routes—featured visually in coverage and used to link destinations such as Paris and Istanbul—positioning it as a cornerstone of the company’s romantic, high-end rail offerings." - Jessica Sulima