Discover Europe by rail: as the successor to what is probably the most famous train in the world, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express now connects Europe's most beautiful cities and promises an unforgettable luxury journey. Plush Art Deco suites, sumptuous gourmet meals, and the iconic 3674 bar car transport you back to the golden age of travel. Relax in an extravagant atmosphere as picturesque landscapes pass by. Travel in utmost comfort from London to Venice or from Rome to Paris, for example.
Once upon a time, elegant society traveled on this legendary "king of trains," which connected Paris with Constantinople, now Istanbul. Today, lovers of comfortable travel can discover Europe in its faithfully restored successor, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. When traveling on one of Belmond's luxury trains, the destinations become secondary, because it's all about the experience of the train journey itself. When you step into the famous blue carriages, you are also immersed in the golden age of travel. With its historic carriages, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express tells best-selling stories – not least because Agatha Christie immortalized the original train in her crime novel "Murder on the Orient Express."
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