By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, compiled and reported by Li Xinyi
The world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will introduce a range of new itineraries next year, including its first journey deep into the heart of Scandinavia. The route spans six countries, beginning in Venice on April 8, 2013, and traveling through Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany before reaching Stockholm via Copenhagen. The train will return on April 12, making its way back from Stockholm to Venice. The most affordable luxury ticket on the Orient-Express starts at NT$75,000.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express runs only one train per year all the way to Turkey, which spans Europe and Asia. (Image provided by Orient-Express)
The carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express recreate the Art Deco elegance of the 1920s and 1930s, taking passengers through many of Europe’s most captivating cities, including Venice, Prague, Budapest, Kraków, and Dresden, all while offering breathtaking scenery. There is also one annual journey to Istanbul. From the moment guests step into the refined carriages, white-gloved attendants are on hand to provide attentive service, along with chef-prepared meals.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of the icons of luxury train travel. (Image provided by Orient-Express)
The journey between Venice and Stockholm is a highlight of the new routes, with guests staying two nights at the luxurious Hotel Cipriani. Renowned as one of the world’s most famous and opulent hotels, Hotel Cipriani boasts prime views of the magnificent Grand Canal and the world-renowned St. Mark’s Square. The train departs from Venice, with a 44-hour journey traversing the heart of Europe, an overnight stop in Copenhagen, and a final destination in Scandinavia.
The Orient-Express’s 2013 new route will make its first-ever journey from Venice to Stockholm. (Image provided by Orient-Express)
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers a variety of journeys of different lengths. The most expensive itinerary is the five-night trip from Venice to Stockholm via Copenhagen, including two nights at Hotel Cipriani, two nights on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Stockholm (with one overnight stay at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel), as well as transfers between train stations and hotels. The price is £4,550 (approximately NT$219,000) per person. The most economical option is the overnight train journey from Copenhagen to Stockholm, priced at £1,550 (approximately NT$75,000) per person. More itinerary options can be found on the official website: www.vsoe.com.
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