Italy

Discover an intoxicating mix of romance, history, culture and gastronomy. Gaze out over an enchanting array of landscapes from sparkling lakes to rolling hills, spectacular mountain peaks to breathtaking coastline.

In our humble opinion, Italy has it all; stunning architecture, world-famous works of art, glorious renaissance cities, fabulous fashion, mouth-watering food and wine, and some of the most gorgeous scenery in Europe. Whether you are attracted by Italy’s classical cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, the marvellous coastline, medieval hill towns and landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria or its majestic lakes, Italy will seduce and beguile you.

When in Italy we also recommend you indulge in the pleasures of la dolce vita : wonderful food, excellent wine and stylish fashion.

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Venice Simplon Orient Express Grand Suites – New for 2018

Prices from £6,350 per person

The Orient Express Luxury Holidays — Venice Simplon Orient Express 2018 Prices and Timetables now available – Venice Simplon Orient Express from London to Venice or Venice to London – Signature Journey 2018

Prices from £2,995 per person

Venice Simplon Orient Express Holidays – Venice to London aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express – Special Offer

Prices from £2,795 per person - saving up to £500 pp

Orient Express Welcome — Venice Simplon Orient Express 2017 Holidays – Venice Simplon Orient Express from London to Venice or Venice to London – Signature Journey for 2017

Prices from £3,095 per person

Three Operas, Five Countries

Prices from £1,749 per person

Italy by rail — Rapallo & the Cinque Terre

From £995 per person

London to Verona & Venice to London on board the Legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express Verona

Prices from £4,450 per person

Bregenz and Verona Opera Festivals by First Class rail

Prices starting from £1,749 per person

Lake Maggiore by First Class Rail

Prices starting from £1,149 per person

Venice & Vienna on the legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express

Prices starting from £4,950 per person

Lake Como – Jewel of the Italian Lakes by First Class Rail

Prices starting from £1,095 per person

The William Tell Express and the Centovalli Railway by First Class rail

Prices starting from £1,495 per person - Daily departures from January to December

Rome and Sorrento by First Class rail on daytime trains

Prices starting from £1,595 per person

Venice & Prague on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Prices from £4,750 per person

Charm & Beauty of Lake Garda by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,049 per person

Venice at Christmas by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,175 per person

Channel street, Venice Orient Express — Venice in Summer by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,275 per person

Venice at Easter by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,295 per person

Verona & The Magic of the Verona Opera by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,349 per person

Florence in spring time, Tuscany, Italy — Florence by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,095 per person

Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy — Venice by First Class Rail

Prices from £995 per person

Grand Tour of Italy by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,695 per person

Rome by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,049 per person

Testimonials

As promised a few more details/compliments from our holiday. As you would expect the journey to Venice was fantastic, from check in to seeing our fabulous hotel for the first time. The British Pullman was stunning and the service, food and hospitality wonderful. The first class coach was exactly that. The Orient Express was without question the best holiday experience we have ever had. From the moment we pulled alongside, we felt and were made to feel very special indeed. Predictably the food was amazing. All of the staff were attentive but not over the top. Our personal attendant was discreet and very professional, and he gave us some helpful advice on Venice.

The Al Ponte Antico hotel is quite simply the most friendly, calm, relaxing hotel we have ever stayed in. The staff were so generous with their advice on Venice, including booking all our restaurants for us. They certainly had the personal touch as they would call us by our Christian names….even the staff we hadn’t met before! If there is a better hotel in Venice, I’d love to see it. !

Montreux is a stunning place as was the hotel, a completely different experience again. The food at the Suisse Majestic was incredible, as was the view.

Can I say that all of your train arrangements were spot on and made our journey run very smoothly. All the trains were bang on time, very clean and new looking. Even the food on board the trains was rather good too.

Thanks again for helping us enjoy our 25th wedding anniversary, you did a fantastic job and as I said the other day we will certainly be telling family friends and clients about you…….. thanks to you all again.

Darren and Helen, Norfolk

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