Berlin and the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express
Board the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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Explore Germany's vibrant capital from your base in the heart of Berlin, before embarking on the iconic Venice-Simplon-Orient Express as you make your way home.
Start your journey at London St Pancras International today, where you board the Eurostar bound for Brussels. On arrival, change trains and travel to Cologne, continuing by Standard Class rail to Berlin, Germany's bustling capital, where a private transfer will be waiting to take you to the 4-Star Ivbergs Premium Hotel, your base for the next two nights. Situated close to the famous Potsdamer Platz square, the hotel balances a cosy atmosphere with modern amenities and an excellent location at the heart of Berlin.
Berlin is a fascinating and lively city with a turbulent past, which you have the time to explore today at your own pace. Famous attractions include the remnants of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie, the site where American and Soviet tanks would stand almost muzzle to muzzle as tensions flared between the two superpowers.
Leave Berlin behind today, as you begin your return journey in superb style. Boarding the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express, for an overnight journey to Paris on this iconic train, enjoying the elegant surroundings and vintage features of the beautiful carriages as you travel through Europe. A delicious dinner is served on board tonight, after which you may wish to explore the Bar Car, enjoying a night cap amidst the refined atmosphere inspired by the on board pianist, before you retire to your comfortable cabin for the night.
Enjoy views of the French countryside this morning, as you take breakfast on board the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express. Soak in the scenery as you continue to Paris, where on arrival, you change trains. Make your way back to London Victoria by rail, travelling on the Belmond British Pullman, the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express's sister train, where your holiday concludes.
Why not start your holiday with a flight? Enjoy this same itinerary, beginning with a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Berlin Tegel airport, from £2395pp.
This tour may be suitable for reduced mobility passengers, please call for further information.
Board the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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