Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
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Since its inauguration, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has preserved the essence and glamour of Travel, with a capital T. Since its first voyage between Paris and Istanbul in 1883, this legendary train has welcomed politicians, kings, intellectuals and celebrities from around the world, attracted by the charm of its art deco wagons and its refined French cuisine.
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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers different routes, linking Venice with Paris, London, Vienna, Prague and Budapest, for example.
The writer Agatha Christie, a frequent traveller on this train, devised her novel Murder on the Orient-Express when, on a trip to Istanbul, snow left the train stranded in Turkey for six days.
Key points:
- Location: The train covers several routes between different European cities but the classic journeys are those linking Venice to London and Paris.
- Accommodation: Double cabins and wagon suites from the 1920s, in an art deco style.
- Activities: Travelling on the Orient-Express is a unique experience, legendary in itself.
- Cuisine: Sophisticated menus created by the train’s French chefs.
- Best season: From March to November.
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