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120hrs on Orient Express Luxury Sleeper Train | Paris - Istanbul

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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 5 nightsFrom ParisVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

today I'm taking the world's most luxurious sleeper train for 125 hours across an entire continent this is the famous Orient Express

I'll show you a never-before-seen insight as we travel through eight countries in what's also the world's most expensive train ticket

I've just received a letter from Belmont a week after returning apologizing profusely for the delays domest excursions and AC issues they've offered a full refund in cash

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book well in advance for the Orient Express as it runs only once a year
Dress formally for dinner as it's a formal affair
Use Rocket Money to manage subscriptions and save money

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formal dress code for dinnerPrepare a full dinner jacket as casual attire like a NASA hoodie is not acceptable
Cost of the journeyThis is a self-funded investment, but the experience is worth it for the luxury and history

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on the Venice Simplon Orient Express?
QWhat are the accommodations and dining options onboard?
QHow does the train handle operational issues like delays?

Port Highlights

Budapest2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Evening river cruise
Istanbul4½ Happy Bacon
Varna3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Dip toes in the Black Sea
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YouTube Video Description

Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/trektrendy Today I’m taking the world’s most luxurious sleeper train, The Venice Simplon Orient Express, from Paris all the way to Istanbul. I’ll share with you exactly what the experience is like, from my private room, the three restaurant cars, along with all the luxurious amenities offered onboard. This is a train like no other, steeped in grandeur, history and style. Run once a year, The Venice Simplon Orient Express will take us through 8 countries with various local excursions along the way. It also happens to be the world’s most expensive train ticket, with prices starting at over $50,000! As always, I paid in full myself for this experience so I can show you exactly what it’s like. 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Room tour 9:47 - Austria 14:54 - Budapest 24:05 - Bucharest 29:34 - Varna 35:10 - The Cost