If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping back into the golden age of travel – think polished wood-panelled cabins, Art Deco details, and caviar served by white-gloved stewards – Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is as close as it gets. It’s a slice of 1920s glamour still very much alive today – and easily one of the most romantic ways to see Europe.
At Wildlife Escapes we’ve spent years curating tailor-made escapes that go beyond the brochure, and we love pairing legendary experiences like this with handpicked hotels, seamless service, and a few personal touches along the way.
We feature just one of the many journeys we can craft aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: a six-night escape from Paris to Vienna, with luxury rail, stays in two iconic cities, and all the details taken care of. You’ll find full info below, along with a featured offer to give you a taste – though as always, we can tweak, tailor, and upgrade every step to suit you.
A legendary journey by luxury rail
When Belmond does travel, it does it properly. Think polished brass, crisp white linens, and cabins that look like they’ve been plucked from a Wes Anderson film – in the best possible way. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of the world’s most iconic trains, made up of lovingly restored 1920s and 1930s carriages, each with its own history and original Art Deco features.
You’ll have a private cabin (or upgrade to a suite or grand suite if you’re feeling indulgent), a dedicated steward on hand from start to finish, and meals that are an occasion in themselves – multi-course dinners crafted by top chefs using fresh, seasonal ingredients, paired with sommelier-selected wines.
The onboard experience is more than just travel – it’s theatre. Expect live piano in the bar car, dressing for dinner, a sense of occasion that’s hard to find elsewhere, and landscapes that shift slowly from one country to the next as you relax into the rhythm of the rails.
Belmond is known for this kind of thing – elevating the journey into something rare and meaningful. And the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is perhaps their finest example.
Paris, Vienna, and everything in between
This six-night itinerary brings together two of Europe’s most elegant cities – and the world’s most iconic train – in one seamless journey. You’ll start with two nights in Paris at the Intercontinental Champs Élysées, perfectly placed for coffee on a sunny terrace, boutique-hopping in Le Marais, or catching the Eiffel Tower sparkle after sunset.
Then comes the main event: two nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll settle into your cabin, change into something a little dressier, and make your way to the dining car for a four-course feast. In the morning, fresh croissants and coffee are served to your room as the countryside drifts by.
Disembark in Vienna and spend two nights discovering its stately charm – imperial palaces, Klimt-studded museums, and grand cafés that still serve sachertorte like it’s 1890.
This particular itinerary is available for September 2025 departures, but it’s just one example of what we can arrange. Want more time in the Alps? A detour to Lake Como? A suite instead of a classic cabin? Just say the word. Every detail can be tailored to you.
A taste of what’s possible…
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train: Paris to Vienna
________________________________________
6 nights from £9,180 per person
• 2 nights at Intercontinental Paris Champs Élysées (B&B)
• 2 nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with two four-course dinners, sommelier wines, French breakfasts, and one lunch
• Dedicated steward service
• 2 nights in Vienna (under own arrangements)
• Complimentary transfers
• Economy flights with British Airways
Price based on two adults sharing. Offer dates based on 08-13 September 2025.
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.
