The Orient Express was a simple international train, running between the stations from Paris to Istanbul. It was firstly introduced in October 1883, under the Company of International des Wagons-Lits, it was a French railway company. The route of the train was changed many times over the years, and gradually it becomes the most luxurious travel. It has been re-created in all its glory and once again people can enjoy the golden age with all its luxuries.
The original journey of orient express is no longer available it made its last journey at end of 2009. After then many private companies recreated and beautifully restored train coaches of 1920s, 30s & 50s.
To experience luxury and adventure in vacation there is no other better option than a trip on the legendary Orient express. To enjoy the most memorable experience with the train journey the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is the best. The travel starts from the destination of London's Victoria Station and after an overnight journey crossing the entire channel through France and enter into Switzerland. The vintage train travels across the Swiss Mountains and the Austrian Alps before reaching the destination at the beautiful city of Venice.
This unique train was beautifully designed with luxurious 30 beds in sleeping coaches following with coach having restaurant, also having coaches for saloon, Couchette cars, and also coaches for luggages. They also provide exquisite food including a glass of chilled champagne which is served by a five-course dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine and a liquor to round off your meal.
The Orient Express uses the route of modern trains, but it's the direct descendant of that old, much-loved route. Private companies could not offer the same experience of older days, but they are providing an atmosphere in which we feel comfortable with the Orient Express. In other words we can understand that traveling with the Orient Express, still riding a piece of history.
The original journey of orient express is no longer available it made its last journey at end of 2009. After then many private companies recreated and beautifully restored train coaches of 1920s, 30s & 50s.
To experience luxury and adventure in vacation there is no other better option than a trip on the legendary Orient express. To enjoy the most memorable experience with the train journey the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is the best. The travel starts from the destination of London's Victoria Station and after an overnight journey crossing the entire channel through France and enter into Switzerland. The vintage train travels across the Swiss Mountains and the Austrian Alps before reaching the destination at the beautiful city of Venice.
This unique train was beautifully designed with luxurious 30 beds in sleeping coaches following with coach having restaurant, also having coaches for saloon, Couchette cars, and also coaches for luggages. They also provide exquisite food including a glass of chilled champagne which is served by a five-course dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine and a liquor to round off your meal.
The Orient Express uses the route of modern trains, but it's the direct descendant of that old, much-loved route. Private companies could not offer the same experience of older days, but they are providing an atmosphere in which we feel comfortable with the Orient Express. In other words we can understand that traveling with the Orient Express, still riding a piece of history.