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Venice & Rome
Explore the canals and sights of the beautiful city of Venice until your departure on board the blue and gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Enjoy the sumptuous cuisine and the magnificent passing scenery as you relax on board before arriving in Rome, the ancient capital of Italy.
The Journey Details

Venice-Rome
1 day

Departure Dates
(Sundays)
2008
April 27
May 4
June 1
October 5

 

Itinerary

Board the immaculately restored carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station in the morning. Visit the Bar Car for an aperitif before your delicious three-course lunch is served in one of the beautiful restaurant cars.

Afterwards you may wish to relax in the Bar Car, chatting to fellow travellers as the Italian scenery provides an ever changing view. There is time to visit the on board boutique for a last minute gift or souvenir before the train pulls into Rome Ostiense station in the afternoon.

 

Prices One-way Return

2007 £505 -
2008 £515 -

Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing.

Supplements One-way Return

2007
Single Cabin £320 -
2008
Single Cabin £325 -


5% discount for ponies of four

 

Timetable Arrive   Depart

Day 1 VENICE (Santa Lucia station) - 08:53
Day 1 ROME (Ostiense station) 17:24 -

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents

 

Rome-Venice
1 night

Prices One-way Return

2007 £675 -
2008 £690 -

Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing.

Supplements One-way Return

2007
Single Cabin £320 -
2008
Single Cabin £325 -


Departure Dates
(Sundays)
2008
April 27
May 4
June 1
October 5

Itinerary

Day 1 - Board the splendid carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Rome Ostiense station in the evening. Your steward will show you to your private compartment and will attend you throughout your journey. Enjoy a specially prepared cocktail in the Bar Car, before taking your seat in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars for a leisurely four-course supper prepared by our skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano. When you are ready, you can retire to your compartment which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

Day 2 - A delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment by your personal steward before arriving at Venice Santa Lucia station.

Timetable Arrive   Depart

Day 1 ROME (Ostiense station) - 19:45
Day 2 VENICE (Santa Lucia station) 10:30 -

Holiday Packages
Splendour of Rome
6 days / 5 nights from £2,525
1 night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, London to Venice
2 nights in Venice
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Venice to Rome
2 nights in Rome


Departure Dates
(Thursdays from London Victoria)
2007
October 18

Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Depart London Victoria on the British Pullman. Later, after crossing to France, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Calais for the overnight journey to Venice.

Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board.

Days 2 & 3 - Venice
Arrive in Venice, for a two-night stay at your chosen hotel. Time is at leisure although our Venetian Tapestry tour on selected Saturdays can be arranged for you.

Breakfast included. Overnight in Venice.

Day 4 - Rome
Leave Venice in the morning on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the journey to Rome, arriving late afternoon for a two-night stay.

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included. Overnight in Rome.

Day 5 - Rome
There is much to see and do, from the sights of Ancient Rome, such as the Colesseum, or simply enjoy shopping in the many elegant stores.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Rome.

Day 6 - London
Transfer to Rome's airport for your return British Airways flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick.

Breakfast included.

Holiday Prices
Rome Hotel

Venice Hotel

April

All other dates

The Eden

Cipriani

£2,975

£3,475

Regina Baglioni

The Luna

£2,525

£3,065

Rose Garden

Londra Palace

£2,595

£2,795

Discount party of four

 

£80

£90

 

Price Includes:
  • Double compartment on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express including meals as shown.
  • Accommodation and buffet breakfast in a regular room at your chosen hotel (Continental breakfast only at some hotels).
  • Economy class flights as shown in the itinerary.
  • All transfers throughout your holiday.
  • Prices for single occupancy and single travellers available on request.