The Classic Orient-Express journey : Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest-Paris

  • Train : Venice Simplon Orient Express
  • Duration : Upto 7 days
The Classic Orient-Express journey : Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest-Venice

Journey Highlights

  • Stay in Luxury hotels in Bucharest and Budapest
  • Visit the mountain town of Sinaia and Peles Castle -visited by the very first Orient-Express guests in 1883
  • Sightseeing in Budapest, the city by the Danube
  • Accommodation in luxurious cabins with your own personal steward
  • Travel in beautifully restored carriages from the 1920s, featuring elegant dining cars and opulent sleeping compartments. 
  • The route offers breathtaking views as the train traverses the picturesque countryside of England, France, and Italy. 
  • Onboard dining is a culinary experience, featuring exquisite meals prepared by top chefs. You can enjoy multi-course gourmet dinners and fine wines served in stunning dining cars. 
  • The journey includes opportunities to disembark at historic cities where you can experience the city’s culture and cuisine.
  • Overview
  • Journey Dates
  • Inclusions & Exclusions
  • Special Offers
  • Pricing

The classic Orient-Express journey. Depart from Istanbul and travel through Turkey and Bulgaria. Arrive the next day in Bucharest for a one night stay, and continue your journey towards Budapest where you stay one night. Rejoin the train the next day and travel into Austria, stopping for a short city tour in Vienna before your overnight journey to Paris, where your journey ends.


Train Departure Schedule

  • 2024 : July - September

Places Covered

Istanbul, Bucharest north, Sinaia, Budapest, Vienna, Paris

Istanbul to Paris

2024 Departures

August

30

Inclusions

 

  • COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS - From your Istanbul accommodation to the train station for check-in and departure; on arrival into Paris, we'll transfer you from the station to your accommodation in the city.
  • LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION - Three nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, and overnight accommodation in Bucharest and Budapest
  • EXCITING EXCURSIONS - A city tour in Bucharest and Budapest, a Danube cruise and a visit to Pele? Castle in Romania
  • AUTHENTIC LOCAL CUISINE - Lunch and dinner in Budapest and dinner in Bucharest
  • SUMPTUOUS FOUR-COURSE DINNERS - Each night you are aboard the train, feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney
  • SOMMELIER WINES - All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
  • FRENCH BREAKFASTS - Served in your cabin each morning for ultimate comfort
  • DELICIOUS LUNCH - When you are aboard the train, enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window
  • DEDICATED STEWARD SERVICE - To attend to your every request as you unwind in style

 

Special Offers

  • Complimentary Hotel Night in Paris

    On this Luxurious train journey from Istanbul to Paris from 30 Aug to 04 Sep, enjoy complimentary hotel night at Paris, The City of Lights.

    Terms & Conditions: Valid for double or sole occupancy bookings on all accommodation types. Hotel subject to availability. Based on standard room category. Upgrades available on request and chargeable. 

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On this Luxurious train journey from Istanbul to Paris from 30 Aug to 04 Sep, enjoy complimentary hotel night at Paris, The City of Lights. Terms & Conditions: Valid for double or sole occupancy bookings on all accommodation types. Hotel subject to availability. Based on standard room category. Upgrades available on request and chargeable.