Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Classic Combinations
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Classic Combinations
Enhance your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey with bespoke combinations that pair the romance of luxury rail travel with the finest experiences in Italy and beyond. These itineraries allow you to extend your adventure with hand-picked additions, from serene river cruises through Northern Italy’s waterways to indulgent stays on the shores of Lake Como. Culture lovers can combine the train with world-class operas in Verona or Florence, while explorers can journey along the Adriatic coast aboard luxury vessels, discovering hidden harbours and charming coastal towns. Each combination is curated to complement the glamour and elegance of the train, offering seamless transitions between rail, sea, and cultural experiences.
Tailored combinations with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express allow you to immerse yourself in extraordinary experiences across Italy and far beyond. On Lake Como, enjoy private boat excursions along shimmering waters and explore grand villas and gardens. Verona offers the magic of opera evenings at the Arena, paired with behind-the-scenes tours and fine dining. Northern Italy’s rivers provide tranquil cruises through historic towns, vineyards, and medieval architecture, while the Adriatic coast brings luxurious yacht and cruise itineraries, with opportunities to visit secluded beaches, charming ports and vibrant markets. Expertly handpicked, each of these combinations are designed to complement your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey, offering curated cultural, culinary and scenic experiences.
A luxury Mediterranean cruise is a popular combination
River cruises through northern Italy are a great pairing
Pair with the Verona opera for an immersive experience
Living up to the standards of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is no mean feat. This is why our combinations are designed with only the best accommodations in mind, making for a seamless journey of luxury from start to finish. Northern Italian river cruises are enhanced by a stay aboard the S.S. La Venezia; a restored vessel pairing classic 1920s glamour with spacious suites, fine dining and attentive service, it mirrors the elegance of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, creating a perfect continuity of luxury from rail to river. On Lake Como, Villa d’Este offers lakeside opulence, while Verona’s Due Torri provides historic elegance in the heart of the city, perfect for opera evenings. For ocean cruise combinations, the Regent Seven Seas Splendour delivers world-class luxury at sea, from exquisite cabins and gourmet cuisine to exceptional service and intimate itineraries, making it an ideal companion to one of the world’s most iconic trains.
Depending on the kind of combination you're looking for, you may be looking at different times of the year. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itself runs from March to December. During the summer months of June and September, it is possible to combine with a stay in Verona to coincide with evenings of opera at Arena di Verona, while extensions to the Italian Lakes such as Lake Como are possible throughout spring, summer and autumn. River cruises through northern Italy typically run on limited dates between April and October, so we suggest speaking with our specialists to find suitable dates to fit seamlessly with a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departure. Adriatic cruises with the likes of Ponant or Regent tend to fall during the summer months.
