COLUMN: Travel by train in style

A journey on the elegant Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train should be on every discerning traveller’s wish list – there is simply no better way to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary in style.

From the moment you board, you take a step back in time to the bygone, golden-age of rail travel when a journey was about relishing the experience rather than getting from A to B as quickly as possible.

Guests can still rely on the highest levels of personal service, with outstanding cuisine served in a stylish dining car, combined with a private sleeper cabin and civilised bar carriage where you can meet other like-minded travellers.

Throughout the journey you will be attended to by your cabin steward and enjoy delicious food prepared by expert chefs – all meals on board are included at no extra cost.

A choice of special offer dates are available whether you fly to Venice and return on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or visa versa during June and July.

Included in this amazing package is:

One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express including all meals

One-way flights between London and Venice

Water taxi transfers on arrival and departure

Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast

Entrance tickets into Te Doge’s Palace, Accademia or Guggenheim.

by Suzy Bulmer, of Spalding Travel

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