The Orient Express is more than a train — it is a moving monument to a lost era of travel, when the journey itself was the destination. Since its first run from Paris to Istanbul in 1883, the name has conjured images of glamour, mystery, and the romance of rail.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates today with original 1920s carriages, painstakingly restored to their original art deco magnificence. Routes run between London, Paris, Venice, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Istanbul.
Dinner in the restaurant car is the centrepiece of the experience — white-gloved service, crystal glassware, and a menu showcasing the finest produce of whatever region you are passing through. As the train glides through the Swiss Alps, you understand why travellers have made this journey for decades.
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