Day 1 - Boarding the Venice Simplon Orient Express in Venice

A boat transfer collects you from your hotel in Venice and transfers you to the train station, where your historic carriages await. Your exquisite voyage begins once you have met your conductor. Step back in time to the golden age of travel as you board the 1920s carriages. Sit back and relax as this iconic overnight journey begins, passing through ever-changing alpine scenery, towards Paris.
Take a seat in the dining carriage to savor a gourmet four-course dinner in one of the beautifully restored dining cars. After dinner, relax with a cocktail or champagne in Bar Car 3674, before indulging in a late-night snack of lobster roll or truffled club sandwich. As the day draws to a close, retreat to the comfort of your cozy cabin for a restful night's sleep aboard this world-famous luxury train.