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Europe's ULTIMATE Luxury Train Adventure (Venice to London)

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
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πŸ‘οΈ 879K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 40:09

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Editorial Summary

The creators attempt a DIY version of the Orient Express by traveling from Venice to London via multiple trains and buses over four days. Seeking a more affordable alternative to the luxury Orient Express, they book first class accommodations whenever possible to maintain a high level of comfort. The journey is characterized by frequent logistical challenges, including canceled trains due to construction, significant delays, and the necessity of using replacement buses due to track work and flooding in the Alps. Despite these setbacks, the travelers experience scenic routes such as the Glacier Express and the Albula line, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. They also visit destinations like St. Moritz and Zermatt to view the Matterhorn. The trip concludes with a high speed TGV ride from Paris to London via the Eurostar. Ultimately, the creators conclude that their multi day journey cost approximately $2,500 each, which they found to be a better value than a single night on the Orient Express because it allowed for more exploration of the European landscape.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're traveling from Venice to London only by train we'll travel on 12 different trains

we figured we'd try to do it cheaper while making even more memories along the way

flexibility is the key to European train travel

this is such a really amazing train to views are on point through here

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Show up at least 30 minutes before your train
βœ“Leave enough time between trains and book multiple trains on one ticket
βœ“Pack water and snacks for regional trains
βœ“Try to avoid weekend travel to minimize construction disruptions
βœ“Pack small carry-on bags for easy movement on and off trains and buses

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Intimidation by European rail network β€” Be flexible and expect to learn along the way
Missing trains due to station confusion β€” Arrive early and book tickets on one ticket for protection

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel across Europe by train from Venice to London?
QCan you do a luxury train experience cheaper than the Orient Express?
QHow do you handle train travel disruptions and changes in Europe?

Port Highlights

London3 Happy Bacon
Paris3Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Moritz4 Happy Bacon
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