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Venice Simplon Orient Express Full Experience Luxurious Train | Venice to London

Flying The Nest
Flying The Nest
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👁️ 2.2M views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 20:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a luxury rail journey starting in Venice and concluding in London via the Venice Simplon Orient Express. The experience begins with a boat transfer to the station followed by boarding the vintage train. The creator provides a detailed tour of the cabin, noting the wooden finishes, the bunk bed style sleeping arrangements, and the small ensuite washbasin. Throughout the trip, the journey traverses multiple countries including Italy, Austria, and Germany, with the creator noting that the engine and conductor change at each border. Dining is a central theme, featuring multi course meals such as asparagus soup and sea bass, afternoon tea with bone china, and formal evening dinners. The creator also highlights the luxury amenities, including branded robes and skincare products provided in the cabin. After arriving in France, the journey continues via coach and the British Pullman train. The trip concludes with a traditional British high tea before arriving in London, which the creator describes as a once in a lifetime experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 1 nightsFrom VeniceFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this particular train journey is extra special for me because when I was a kid I used to watch classic old movies with my grandpa

this video is dedicated to you grandpa

this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we're so thankful that amazed have this happen

Creator's Tips & Advice

enter the Omaze giveaway for a chance to win a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
book the seven o'clock sitting for dinner to avoid waiting

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formal dress code for dinnerwear a button-up shirt, black pants, and shoes

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?
QHow does the journey from Venice to London unfold?

Port Highlights

London4½ Happy Bacon
Venice4½ Happy Bacon
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