Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: London - Venice
Overview
Journey from London to Venice and enjoy superb cuisine, fine dining, and the vintage atmosphere on this classic train journey. Your day begins traveling onboard its sister train in London, the Belmond British Pullman, to Folkestone. From there you will be escorted by guides across the English Channel to Calais to join the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The train travels overnight to Venice through the landscapes of France, Switzerland, Austria, and finally, Italy. You will arrive in Venice during the next day around late afternoon.
Itinerary
Start Your Journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Board your Pullman train (with reserved seating) in London's Victoria Station and have brunch as you pass through the English countryside and cross the English Channel. You will get a taste of your final destination with a Bellini served with brunch- a cocktail that originated in Venice. Once in France, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express where you will enjoy a four course dinner prepared by French chefs. Return to your cabin which has now been transformed into a bedroom for the night. In the evening, your train will stop at the Gare de l'Est station in Paris for forty minutes.
Arrive in the "Floating City"
- Awake on your train and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside your window. A continental breakfast will be served in your cabin at your convenience as your train passes mountains and countryside on its journey towards Venice. Relax in your cabin or the Bar Car, mingling with other passengers or listening to music by the train's pianist, and enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the three restaurant cars. Afternoon tea will be served in your cabin before the train pulls into Santa Lucia Station, where you disembark in Venice- the "Floating City."
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Terms & Conditions
PAYMENT TERMS:
(i) 15% of total tour cost due at the time of booking
(ii) 85% or balance no later than 65 days prior to date of the first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
CHANGE FEES:
(i) one free, then 10% of total tour value for 56 days or more to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(ii) 20% of total tour value for 55-21 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(iii) 60% of total tour value for 20-3 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(iv) 100% of total tour values for 2 days or less of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
CANCELLATION FEES:
(i) 15% of the total tour value if cancelled 56 days or more to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(ii) 30% of the total tour value if cancelled 55-21 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(iii) 70% of the total tour value if cancelled 20-3 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
(iv) 100% of the total tour value if cancelled 2 or less days prior to the date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS
Cancellations should be intimated by FAX to the corporate office in Miami FL.
The above times are based on European time. In order to provide enough time for processing cancellation, guests need to add 3 business days to the above timeframes. An administration fees of 15% on any monies paid by the client will be charged prior to refund.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover the losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.
Tips & FAQ
Travel tips and FAQs for this tour will be provided upon booking.