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    Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Official 2026 Booking & Routes

    Book the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London, Paris or Venice. Compare 2026 cabin tiers — Grand Suite, Historic Twin, and Classic Sleeper — with starting prices, route durations, and what's included. The world's most iconic luxury sleeper train, fully reviewed by SleeperTrain.co.uk.

    Flagship Routes

    All prices are per person. Book early — these journeys sell out 9–12 months in advance.

    32 hours · 1 night

    The Classic Journey: London to Venice

    London Victoria → Venice Santa Lucia

    Via Folkestone, Calais, Paris Gare de l'Est, Innsbruck

    £3,530

    Per person in a Classic Sleeper cabin (single occupancy supplement applies)

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    Operates March to November 2026. Select journeys include private charter departures.

    16 hours · 1 night

    Paris to Venice

    Paris Gare de l'Est → Venice Santa Lucia

    Via Strasbourg, Innsbruck, Verona

    £2,100

    Per person in a Classic Sleeper cabin. Grand Suite from £8,200 per person.

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    April to October 2026 departures. Sells out 9–12 months in advance.

    6 days / 5 nights · 5 nights

    The Grand Journey: Paris to Istanbul

    Paris Gare de l'Est → Istanbul Sirkeci

    Via Strasbourg, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest

    £12,500

    Per person in a Historic Twin cabin. Includes all meals, welcome cocktails, and shore excursions.

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    Limited 2026 departures available. This is the original Orient Express route, restored for prestige journeys.

    What's Included

    Every journey includes the following as standard. No hidden charges.

    • Dedicated Cabin Steward for the duration of the journey
    • 24-hour Champagne and bar service in your cabin
    • 4-Course Dinner in the original 1920s Wagons-Lits dining car
    • Full English or Continental Breakfast served in-cabin or in the dining car
    • Afternoon Tea with patisserie and finger sandwiches
    • Turndown service with monogrammed bedding
    • Complimentary VSOE amenity kit (slippers, eye mask, toiletries)
    • Access to the Bar Car with live piano entertainment each evening
    • Personalised journey booklet and luggage labels
    • Welcome Kir Royale upon boarding

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