Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe

A bastion of old-world glamour, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is swathed in the drama and romance of a bygone age, from the impeccably liveried staff ready to greet you at the platform and the gleaming hundred-year-old restored carriages, to the parade of decadent dishes and champagne onboard.

Fall asleep in the Art Deco dream of your gleaming cabin, adorned with ornate wooden marquetry and finery, or opt for the stately Grand Suites, complete with a double bed, living room, private marble bathroom and of course a window with an ever-changing view of passing meadows, mountains and towns.

The 5-star service is nothing short of stellar, as stewards, stationed one per car, are on call day and night to attend to your every need, from cocktails and midnight snacks to perfectly brewed cups of tea and coffee in the morning. Board for the signature overnight Paris to Venice route, extend the luxury on the five-night Istanbul to Paris route, or explore a range of other exciting destinations, including Budapest, Florence, Prague, Rome, Venice and Vienna.