THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS La créme de la créme
A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train offers a journey unlike any other. Romance, adventure and style are all intimately bound up in journeys and tours that criss-cross Europe, rolling through sublime scenery to some of the continent’s most alluring cities. Whether it’s time for a ‘once in a lifetime journey’, or a shorter trip maybe for just a day, or dinner to celebrate something special, life onboard is thoroughly memorable, enjoyable, and comes highly recommended. The adventures of celebrated historic personalities are still palpable today, held in the original 1920s carriages with their Lalique glass panels, wood burning stoves and Art Deco marquetry. The ride whizzes you past urban landscapes, forests and central Europe’s snow-capped mountains en route to romantic Venice. The train’s smart bar car and gourmet restaurant provides the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines and sip cocktails as the pianist tickles the ivories. From the legendary Venice
Simplon-Orient-Express, and its sister trains in the UK, these trains’ portfolios also include special departures across the world from the high Andes in Peru to heart of south-east Asia. For more information:
www.orient-express.com
TRANS-SIBERIAN The longest railroad
While the Trans-Siberian Railway may not be not as luxurious as the two other options we give you in this Essential, it’s definitely one of the most adventurous railroads in the world. It is also the longest railway in the world and crosses wonderful views and amazing cities. Connecting Moscow and European Russia with the Russian Far East provinces, the Trans- Siberian has one junction with the Trans-Manchurian line, a junction with the Trans- Mongolian line and the Korea branch to the Sea of Japan. Until today, the Trans-Siberian line remains the most important transportation link within Russia; around 30% of Russian exports travel on the line. But its 9,288 km of track (Moscow to Vladivostok) keeps attract- ing many foreign tourists and domestic passengers. Even in first class, the fares are not too expensive and the train cabins are very comfortable. It’s certainly a trip not to miss. For more information, please visit:
http://www.seat61.com/Trans-Siberian
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