Morning arrives with a jolt of caffeine and a view of the Dolomites. These jagged, pale peaks look like a lunar landscape dusted with snow. It’s the perfect moment to order a cappuccino and a flaky pastry, delivered to your cabin with a smile.
From Paris to Tuscany with Venice Simplon-Orient Express
The descent into the Veneto region is pure drama. The train snakes through valleys, past terraced vineyards and sleepy villages where time seems to stand still. You’ll see locals waving from their gardens, a reminder that this train is still a living, breathing part of the landscape.
Fun Fact: The original Orient Express launched in 1883.
It covered 1,740 miles from Paris to Constantinople (now Istanbul). Today’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express only does Paris to Venice, but it inherits that same spirit of cross-continental adventure. Every carriage is a restored vintage gem, some dating back to the 1920s. You’re literally riding in a museum.
As you approach Venice, the light changes. It becomes softer, dustier, reflecting off the lagoon. The train slows to a crawl, crossing the famous bridge that separates the mainland from the island city.
