Take A Luxury Train Along The Italian Riviera In 2024
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train from Paris to the Italian Riviera
As travelers become more aware of climate change, train travel is making a major comeback. On the one side, high-speed trains take travelers swiftly through Europe. Meanwhile, another option making a comeback is sleeper trains, including the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train.
This new, annual overnight journey will see the train winding through the French countryside and along the coastline of the Mediterranean Riviera, concluding at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, where guests will reside for two nights.
About the journey
Moreover, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has been upgraded to add eight new suites giving guests a choice of three room categories. Top of the list is the Grand Suites, each themed on a famous European city. Among them, Paris, Venice, Istanbul, Vienna, Prague and Budapest are well represented in the accommodations.
Dining and entertainment on the luxury train
Heading through Dijon, Lyon and Avignon, guests can relax in the piano lounge to enjoy live entertainment or enjoy a meal in the restaurant cars. According to the company, each course is paired with handpicked wines from its private collection.
Each morning, guests will awake to a delicious breakfast in the privacy of their cabin, sipping coffee as the beautiful views pass by. Among the scenes to enjoy from the windows will be Ventimiglia, Savona and Genoa.
Meanwhile, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will pull into the Santa Margherita Ligure station where guests will check into the Splendido, A Belmond Hotel for two nights. During the stay, guests can experience an exclusive film screening under the stars at the Piazzetta in Portofino.
How much does the journey cost?
Find out more about this remarkable, luxurious train journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or make a booking on the company’s official website here.