V.J's
Exotic Safaris is proud of its close associations and
partnerships with some of the finest suppliers from around the
world.
As you already know we are famous for using/offering the finest
features on our trips -
this includes stays at luxury hotels
& palaces, trains, private aircraft, yachts,
expert trip leaders, Sr. level specialist guides and all services
Introduction
The World's
most celebrated train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
carries passengers across Europe in the style of a bygone era.
The glamorous carriages, sumptuous cuisine and personal service
which is beyond comparison, make a journey on the VSOE the
perfect place for a celebration or special holiday.
Orient-Express
Routes
London-Venice
(& vice versa)
Paris-Venice(& vice versa)
Venice-Rome (& vice versa)
Venice-Prague-Paris
Venice-Vienna or Budapest-Paris
Premier
Journeys:
THE CLASSIC JOURNEY London-Venice
(& vice versa)
THE WORLD'S MOST ROMANTIC JOURNEY (Venice & Paris)
ITALIAN DUET (Rome, Venice & Paris)
AN ARCHITECTURAL FEAST (Venice-Prague-Paris)
AN IMPERIAL JOURNEY (Venice, Vienna or Budapest & Paris)
CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNEY (Venice, Vienna-Krakow-Warsaw-Prague)
THE GRAND EUROPEAN (Vienna-Krakow-Warsaw & Paris or London)
THE HISTORIC JOURNEY (Paris-Budapest-Bucharest-Istanbul)
BIRTHPLACE OF EMPIRES (Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest-Venice)
Istanbul was the original desination of the Orient Express when it made its maiden voyage in October 1883.
Relive that historic journey to one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
Formerly know as Byzantium and Constantinople, this is the gateway between the East and the West,
where the artistic treasures of Christian and Islamic culture exist side by side.
This is a true taste of the golden age of travel.
Sample Schedule - London-Paris-Venice
Thu or Sun
Late morning departure from London Victoria.
Lunch on the British Pullman carriages of the Venice
Simplon-Orient-Express with champagne and wine while
enjoying the
Kent countryside en-route to Folkestone.
Escorted crossing of the English Channel to France. Board the
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Boulogne.
Dress for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening in the Bar Car with
its resident pianist as you travel through Paris.
Retire for
the night in your compartment.
Fri or Sat
Breakfast is served in your compartment while you enjoy the views
of Switzerland.
Spend the morning relaxing with your fellow
travellers before lunch in one of the Dining Cars as you cross
Austria.
Afternoon tea is served in your compartment enjoying the
changing scenery as the train enters into Italy.
Early evening
arrival at Santa Lucia Station in Venice.
GROUP TRAVEL
Whether
travelling as a group of friends or as an organized party our
hotels, trains and cruises
are happy to make special arrangements
to suit your individual needs.
Since its first journey in 1883, the passengers of the
Orient-Express have demanded service above the ordinary.
Travel
aboard the Orient-Express was unashamedly luxurious, romantic and
adventurous.
To this day our guests expect nothing less from our
trains, cruise and hotels.
We are delighted to welcome groups travelling together, whether
on business, or for pleasure.
Whatever your requirements,
organizing a special event with Orient-Express couldn't be
easier: simply contact one of our
highly experienced
representatives, who will give you
all the advice and assistance
you need, or explore the facilities of your preferred venue.
A
Rewarding Experience
Clients,
colleagues or friends... if you want them to enjoy an experience
to remember, take them on a journey aboard the world's most
famous train.
Whatever the occasion, a trip aboard the Venice
Simplon-Orient-Express is the ideal way to celebrate.
With a
minimum of 15 guests you can travel on the full London-Venice
journey, or any sector of the trip.
Make their experience truly
unique by customizing it with special arrangements.
Wining
and Dining
All table
d'hote meals are included in the fare; drinks with meals are
paid for in advance.
You may arrange an 'open bar' facility in
the Bar Car, payment for which is made before leaving the train.
Memorable
Experience
Make your
trip truly unique by providing a spectacular send off, a
champagne welcome, or choose one of our
unique events to
entertain your guests on board.
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