The Orient Express name: Luxury redefined

To travel on one of the Orient Express trains is to step into a world shaped by artistry, romance and legendary service. This is rail travel at its most evocative: polished brass fixtures, marquetry-lined carriages, white-gloved stewards and landscapes unfolding like a cinematic backdrop.

From anniversary celebrations to once in a lifetime adventures, our Orient Express holidays blend nostalgia with today’s highest levels of comfort. Working with your dedicated specialist, your journey is designed entirely around you — whether you wish to add time in Venice, spend a few nights in Paris, or continue on to Florence, Rome or Istanbul.

Our tailor made approach ensures that every element — from cabin choice to private tours — is curated to perfection.

The Orient Express trains

Two trains, one famous name – the Orient Express has been a byword for luxury rail travel for decades. But today, it's worth remembering that the current two trains bearing that famous moniker offer very different experiences, and journeys. Here, we take a closer look at both so you can decide which suits you best.

Orient Express routes

From Italy’s Renaissance cities and wine regions to the neo-classical wonders of Budapest and Turkey’s ancient wonders, the Orient Express network covers many of Europe’s most compelling destinations.

Your luxury rail specialist will guide you through route options and seasonal variations, from classic journeys between Paris and Venice to a range of routes within Italy and the much-coveted Paris to Istanbul itinerary, which traces the rails taken by the original Orient Express in the late 19th century.

Our most sought-after holidays combine iconic train journeys with luxury hotels, private sightseeing and curated experiences. Whether you prefer the classic Venice Simplon Orient Express or the more contemporary 1960s influenced glamour of La Dolce Vita Orient Express, we’ll help you find the perfect route.

Accommodation for your Orient Express holiday

When. it comes to your time onboard, each train offers a range of accommodation options, from compact yet comfortable cabins, lovingly restored from the original carriages of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, to opulent suites complete with lounge areas and private bathrooms. Here, we look at the options for each train, 

And, no matter which accommodation option you choose, beyond your time onboard the train, your stay continues in carefully selected five star hotels. We work only with trusted luxury partners to ensure exceptional comfort throughout.

Venice Simplon-Orient Express accommodation

Historic Cabins

The classic accommodation aboard the VSOE, by day your cabin serves as a relaxing lounge with a large banquette sofa, footstool and discreetly concealed washbasin. While you dine and enjoy cocktails, your steward transforms the space into a cosy sleeping compartment with upper and lower berths, crisp linens, robes, slippers and Temple Spa amenities.

Suites

For added indulgence, choose a Suite. With a marble-and–Venetian glass en suite and classic Art Deco styling, they sit between Historic Cabins and Grand Suites. Double or twin beds convert into a refined lounge for relaxed daytime comfort.

Grand Suites

Grand Suites redefine luxury rail living: ensuite bathrooms, spacious lounges, unlimited Champagne and private dining options. Each suite is inspired by a city — Venice, Paris, Istanbul and Vienna — with décor to match.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Deluxe Cabin

Styled in soft, calming tones, with mirrored panels and elegant wooden slatted ceilings, the en-suite Deluxe Cabin is the elegant, entry-level accommodation aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. By day, it offers a refined lounge space; by night, the sofa transforms into a comfortable double bed, while the ottomans double as both coffee tables and additional seating.

Suite Cabin

The train’s Suite Cabins are designed with an elegant master bedroom, complete with a double bed, a stylish sofa and a dining table flanked by two comfy armchairs. At an impressive 118 square feet they create an inviting space that encourages relaxed, sociable moments onboard.

Orient Express experts

Your journey begins with a conversation. Our dedicated Orient Express specialists have travelled aboard the trains, stayed in the featured hotels and explored the destinations themselves. This first hand experience allows them to offer honest, thoughtful advice — from the best time of year to travel, to which cabin type suits your style, to how to make the most of your time in your departure or arrival city, be it Venice, Florence or Istanbul.