Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL

B

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express , 26 August 2022. Special Club Member discount.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Departing Paris 26 August 2022

Arriving Istanbul 1 September 2022

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL Special Member Price

Full Price GBP £110,000

CLUB PRICE GBP £102,300

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL Itinerary

FIVE NIGHTS PARIS TO ISTANBUL

SUMMARY

This once a year classic travels via Budapest and Bucharest, either from Paris to Istanbul or Istanbul to Paris

Depart Paris for your overnight journey towards Budapest.

Following a night in the Hilton Castle Budapest and a private guided tour of this beautiful city in the morning, one re-joins the train for an overnight journey to Bucharest.

Before arriving there, after breakfast, the train stops in the mountain town of Sinaia for a visit to beautiful Peles Castle, the summer house of the former King Carol.

Board the train to travel to Bucharest where you spend the next day and night (JW Marriott Grand Hotel), enjoying guided tours of the city and a Danube cruise.

The following day, the train crosses the Danube, travelling through the magnificent countryside of Bulgaria.

Enjoy your last night and day on board as the train passes through the beautiful Thracian Plain to your last stop, fascinating Istanbul.

THE JOURNEY

Explore an array of romantic cities aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, - Paris, Budapest, Bucharest and Istanbul.

On board, moments to treasure follow one after another. Savour stunning regional cuisine in the restaurant car. Or simply relax in your vintage cabin and watch the scenery unfold.

LIFE ON THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

ALL ABOARD

Your voyage begins on the platform of the gare de l'Est, one of the grand Parisian stations.

Meet the Train Manager, check in your baggage, and feel the excitement build. Then step aboard a world of timeless glamour.

TIME TO DINE

On the menu this evening we have Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu.

Or perhaps you have a special request?

We’ve nothing but time and the open rails ahead of us, so sit back and unwind while you decide. Our sommelier will be along soon

YOUR ENTERTAINMENT THIS EVENING

After dinner, stride through to Bar Car 3674 for an evening of cocktails and conviviality.

Request a tune from our pianist or strike up conversation with your fellow bon vivants.

But do be sure to reserve some energy, for our carousing will not be ending there.

MIDNIGHT BRUNCH

At midnight, we brunch in the Bar Car.

Continue the night over champagne, lobster rolls, and perhaps a truffle club sandwich; quite the sumptuous affair as we travel through the night.

Take your time — our pianist will gladly play until the last guest is ready to retire.

A PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD

After a night of revelry, even the most intrepid traveller must seek a place to slumber.

And where better than a private cabin or suite, each lovingly restored to full 1920s grandeur. Lay under crisp sheets and take rest, for tomorrow the journey continues.

NEW BEGINNINGS

The dawn of a new day. But where to begin? Perhaps coffee and pastries served to your cabin — after all, if you can’t breakfast in bed here, where can you?

All just in time for something quite special approaching on the horizon.

THE WORLD OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW

Fellow travellers, if you’ll now turn your attention to the windows, you may find stunning Italian mountains passing on the left, or perhaps rolling hills in the French countryside. It’s quite something from this vantage, don’t you think?

A MOMENT TO EXPLORE

Make your way through our opulent carriages, each grander and more legendary than the last. Perhaps you'll stumble upon the bar car, or even our boutique and look-out points. Why not explore and build an appetite? You’re going to need it…

A SPOT OF LUNCH

One should always indulge in a lavish lunch if the opportunity arises, such is life on the rails. Meet in the dining carriage at noon for three decadent courses, and perhaps a drop of light Chardonnay to pair.

EVERY DAY, A NEW WONDER

Our journey together ends here, in a new city waiting to be explored. Take your time, as there’s always room for one final cocktail before we arrive. Bon voyage!

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL Includes

LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Three nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, and overnight accommodation in Bucharest and Budapest.

More about Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Grand Suite.

EXCITING EXCURSIONS

A city tour in Bucharest and Budapest, a Danube cruise and a visit to Peleș Castle in Romania

AUTHENTIC LOCAL CUISINE

Lunch and dinner in Budapest and dinner in Bucharest

SUMPTUOUS FOUR-COURSE DINNERS

Each night you are aboard the train, feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney

CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS

Served in your cabin each morning for ultimate comfort

DELICIOUS LUNCH

When you are aboard the train, enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window

DEDICATED STEWARD SERVICE

To attend to your every request as you unwind in style

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY ONE

DEPART PARIS, THE CITY OF LOVE

Step aboard the gleaming blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Paris Gare de l’Est Station. Settle into your cabin as the train departs for the first leg of your historic journey to Istanbul.

Dinner is a sumptuous affair, prepared on board by our skilled chefs and served in one of the beautifully restored dining cars. As you dine, soothing classic tunes from our resident pianist will delight your senses. Later, you may wish to linger in Bar Car '3674', listening to the resident pianist play the baby grand and chatting to fellow passengers before you retire for the night. When you are ready, retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom. During the night, the train courses through France and Germany.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY TWO

A FINE WAY TO PASS THE DAY

Wake up to Continental breakfast, served in your cabin by your steward. Admire the changing views through your window as the train winds its way through Austria and into Hungary. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch prior to your arrival in Budapest. There, our local guides will be waiting to escort you by coach to your hotel.

Prepare for a wonderful cocktail reception and dinner on the River Danube this evening.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY THREE

EXPLORING BUDAPEST

Discover some of the fascinating sights of historic Budapest with our guides before sitting down to a lunch of Hungarian specialties. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour of the majestic Hungarian Parliament Building, which was inspired by London’s Houses of Parliament.

Re-board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and continue your journey. In the evening, linger over a delectable dinner as the train travels towards Romania.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY FOUR

A FAIRYTALE CASTLE AWAITS

Savour Continental breakfast in your cabin as the train glides into Romania. A delicious brunch is served in the dining cars as you approach the mountain town of Sinaia. Board a coach for the short journey to Peles Castle, the fairytale palace built by Romania’s King Carol as his summer retreat. The very first Orient Express passengers visited this beautiful residence in October 1883, at the King’s personal invitation. We recommend comfortable shoes and a sweater for your visit.

Rejoin the train and continue towards Bucharest. On arrival, our local guides will escort you to your hotel. Later, enjoy dinner with musical entertainment at a private venue.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY FIVE

FINAL CELEBRATIONS

Back on board, begin the final leg of your journey to Istanbul. Relax and enjoy the views as you travel south across the mighty River Danube and into Bulgaria. Make your way to one of the dining cars for lunch. During the afternoon, a stop is made at the delightful seaside resort of Varna on the Black Sea coast, where you alight for an aperitif on a private estate.

A final unforgettable dinner is served as the train crosses the ancient Thracian Plain. Celebrate your last night with a glass of something special, and enjoy the music of our resident pianist as you chat to fellow guests and new friends.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL DAY SIX

FOND FAREWELL

Continental breakfast is served in your cabin as we travel onwards to Turkey. The train will stop at the border crossing point of Kapikule for customs formalities. Take the opportunity to stroll along to our onboard boutique to browse an exclusive range of elegant gifts and mementos. Today’s lunch in the dining cars introduces you to exquisite Turkish flavours.

All too soon, your journey draws to a close as the train pulls into Istanbul. Alight for a complimentary shared transfer to your city centre hotel.

Late Availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL FAQs

DRESS CODE

What do I wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train?

You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train! For dinner, we ask for formal evening attire and many guests like to don black tie and wear their most glamorous finery for the occasion. Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Can the Venice Simplon-Orient Express accommodate special dietary preferences?

We will do our best to cater for special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan etc, provided a detailed request has been made at the time of booking. If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare a dish with the ingredients available on board. We do, however, regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.

CHILDREN

Are children permitted on board?

Children are welcome to join us on board, and infants under the age of two at the time of departure travel free. Parents must provide their own food and a bassinet for sleeping. Given the space constraints of a Twin Cabin, we always recommend booking an interconnecting cabin or Grand Suite for our guests' comfort. The ambiance aboard the train is geared towards our adult passengers. For this reason, it is at the Train Manager’s discretion that children may accompany their parents in the bar and restaurant cars.

VIEW MORE FAQS

OR

CONTACT THE CLUB

Contact for Late Availability Grand Suite

Please email the Club to book or discuss the late availability Grand Suite PARIS - ISTANBUL..