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"Rendez-vous" at the Gare de l’Est Station to board the blue and gold carriages of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Your hosts have reserved a surprise for your welcoming cocktail (party), followed by the gastronomic dinner in this indescribable atmosphere. Welcome to the Orient-Express Universe!
Your hosts have reserved a surprise for your welcoming cocktail (party), followed by the gastronomic dinner in this indescribable atmosphere. Welcome to the Orient-Express Universe!
October, 29th : VENICE
You awake to the magnificient sceneray of the Swiss Alps whereas the breakfast is served in cabin at the wished hour.
A morning and a lunch unlike the others in one of the beautiful dining cars, and at tea-time, the Italian Dolomites appear, then give up the place to the Brenner Pass. All too soon, you discover Venice with its lagoon, it is time to enter Santa Lucia’s station.
A speedboat already awaits you and Cipriani, your first mythical palace, welcomes you with elegance for a candlelight dinner.
A morning and a lunch unlike the others in one of the beautiful dining cars, and at tea-time, the Italian Dolomites appear, then give up the place to the Brenner Pass. All too soon, you discover Venice with its lagoon, it is time to enter Santa Lucia’s station.
A speedboat already awaits you and Cipriani, your first mythical palace, welcomes you with elegance for a candlelight dinner.
October, 30th : VENICE
A palace reflected on a small canal, a monument nestled in a dead end, a painter's masterpiece hanged in a simple church, flowerpots on a balcony, the musicians and the gondoliers criss-crossing the streets.
How to resume in words the Sérénissime? From islands to palace, from alleys to bridges, you will savour today these flavours, prepared with our "esprit palace"…
How to resume in words the Sérénissime? From islands to palace, from alleys to bridges, you will savour today these flavours, prepared with our "esprit palace"…
October, 31st : VENICE - RIO OF JANEIRO
From Old Europe to South America, you cross this morning the Atlantic Ocean in Business class via Madrid, to join a magnificent bay and a legendary hotel, the Copacabana Palace.
You will stay 4 nights in, the time for a festive discovery in an elegant holidays ambience. Just like this evening's dinner.
You will stay 4 nights in, the time for a festive discovery in an elegant holidays ambience. Just like this evening's dinner.
November, 1st : RIO OF JANEIRO
Today, your guide leads you from the historic district of Santa Teresa up to the Sugar Loaf from where you take off in helicopter for a scenic flight over the city and over the famous Corcovado, its redeemer.
After a traditional lunch of Churrascos, you continue your visit, before returning to Copacabana late in the afternoon and dine in the hotel at your convenience.
After a traditional lunch of Churrascos, you continue your visit, before returning to Copacabana late in the afternoon and dine in the hotel at your convenience.
November, 2nd : RIO OF JANEIRO
A pastoral morning in the heart of the Tijuca forest with its Tropical Garden and sublime points of view on the city, followed by a lunch in a superb private villa.
By following Leblon and Ipanema, you get back then to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure, the occasion to enjoy the beach or the tretment reserved for you in the spa.
Your Programm this evening : gastronomic dinner and Bossa Nova.
By following Leblon and Ipanema, you get back then to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure, the occasion to enjoy the beach or the tretment reserved for you in the spa.
Your Programm this evening : gastronomic dinner and Bossa Nova.
November, 3rd : RIO OF JANEIRO
Outside the city, an original morning excursion leads you on the Coffee Barons traces. On this untold adress territory, a starred chef reserves you the surprise of a particularly creative lunch served in his private colonial house.
On returning to Rio, the afternoon will be yours to soak up the city at your own pace before the dinner.
On returning to Rio, the afternoon will be yours to soak up the city at your own pace before the dinner.
November, 4th : RIO OF JANEIRO - SANTIAGO OF CHILE – PAPEETE
A blow of wing in Business class and you join this morning the capital of Chile for a short sightseeing of the historic district up to the Moneda Palace.
At the end of the afternoon, you cross the Pacific in Business Class to Papeete, your first night stopover in French Polynesia.
At the end of the afternoon, you cross the Pacific in Business Class to Papeete, your first night stopover in French Polynesia.
November, 5th : TAHITI - BORA BORA
Iaorana, you are in French Polynesia ! 45 minutes of a panoramic flight above atolls towards Bora Bora, and welcome to Paradise!
A private speedboat already awaits you for a crossing towards the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort where you will stay 4 nights in an overwater bungalow. You will surely appreciate the lunch and the afternoon too, both having holiday flavours, with one and only program, the treatment we reserved for you in the marvelous spa of this dream hotel.
We will meet again for a « local » cocktail followed by the Polynesian dinner.
A private speedboat already awaits you for a crossing towards the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort where you will stay 4 nights in an overwater bungalow. You will surely appreciate the lunch and the afternoon too, both having holiday flavours, with one and only program, the treatment we reserved for you in the marvelous spa of this dream hotel.
We will meet again for a « local » cocktail followed by the Polynesian dinner.
November, 6th : BORA BORA
At the wished hour, your breakfast will be delivered this morning to your bungalow via canoe. In this indescribable blue scenery, your day is at leisure to enjoy the pleasure brought by the fine-sanded beach, the magnificent tropical garden with sensational colours and activities proposed by the hotel.
We will meet later for a sunset cruise in the lagoon before dinner.
We will meet later for a sunset cruise in the lagoon before dinner.
November, 7th : BORA BORA
This morning, explore Bora Bora from earth, then enjoy a spectacular helicopter scenic flight over the most beautiful lagoon of the world.
Then, on board the hotel's private laucch, you will join an isolated island for a memorable "Motu Barbecue" feet in the water, A moment of exception! For an endless enjoyment of this unique beach, you will return to the hotel at your wished hour.
The dinner will be served at your convenience.
Then, on board the hotel's private laucch, you will join an isolated island for a memorable "Motu Barbecue" feet in the water, A moment of exception! For an endless enjoyment of this unique beach, you will return to the hotel at your wished hour.
The dinner will be served at your convenience.
November, 8th: BORA BORA
A final day of freedom at the hotel and if you wish so, you will join Moorea by plane for a discovery programme, from the Bay of Cook up to the panoramic Belvedere.
Return at the hotel later in the afternoon for the dinner and the night.
Return at the hotel later in the afternoon for the dinner and the night.
November, 9th : TAHITI
Take off this morning to Tahiti for a very spectacular excursion inside the island in 4-wheel drive, discovering a luxuriant nature on cliffs in the vertiginous waterfalls.
For your evening, we planned a dinner followed by a Polynesian show before taking back the road to the airport.
For your evening, we planned a dinner followed by a Polynesian show before taking back the road to the airport.
November, 10th : PAPEETE – SYDNEY
Take off by night in Business Class to Australia and the magical moment of a World tour:
The Crossing of the International Line of Changing Date.
November, 11th : BLUE MOUNTAINS
Welcome to Australia! Once again, an amazing landscape awaits you on the panoramic road to the Lilianfels Blue Mountain Resort. Feel the Orient-Express spirit through an elegant haven of peace nested in the heart of the National park, considered as one of the jewels of Australia for its rain forest, canyons, uncountable waterfalls and its million eucalypti which surround the mountains with this unique bluish vapor in the world.
You will taste the pleasure of a lunch in this charming scenery and a spa treatment before sharing a cocktail in the luxurious lounge of victorian style and the dinner especially prepared for your attention.
You will taste the pleasure of a lunch in this charming scenery and a spa treatment before sharing a cocktail in the luxurious lounge of victorian style and the dinner especially prepared for your attention.
November, 12th : BLUE MOUNTAINS
When the sun rises, the mountains adorned with their blue dress to deliver a magic show. Your excursion today is placed under the sign of a majestic and a lively nature.
At the Featherdale Wildlife Park, you observe the Australian fauna: kangarooes, koalas, devils of Tasmania and parrots, continue towards the Falls of Wentworth and prince Henry's vertiginous gorges - a wonderful panorama!
After the lunch, you discover the famous Three Sisters, then join on one of the most steep railroads of the world, Katoomba and your hotel for the dinner.
After the lunch, you discover the famous Three Sisters, then join on one of the most steep railroads of the world, Katoomba and your hotel for the dinner.
November, 13th : SYDNEY
By the panoramic road, Sydney reveals its famous bay, the perfect time for a cruise. In the district of the Rocks, The Observatory welcomes you in the Orient-Express tradition and a gastronomy preprared with care for the lunch.
In the afternoon, explore this modern city which knew how to protect its colonial charm. Your dinner will be followed by the venue of Destiny, the last creation of Australian Ballet, featured at the Sydney Opera House.
In the afternoon, explore this modern city which knew how to protect its colonial charm. Your dinner will be followed by the venue of Destiny, the last creation of Australian Ballet, featured at the Sydney Opera House.
November, 14th : SYDNEY
Idealy located, your hotel is the perfect starting point to discover Sydney or wonder at your own pace. If you wish to, a private guide will be at your disposal for the morning.
Lunch at the hotel at your convenience and we shall meet again at the sunset to fly over the Bay in helicopter before our traditional cocktail followed by a gastronomic dinner.
Lunch at the hotel at your convenience and we shall meet again at the sunset to fly over the Bay in helicopter before our traditional cocktail followed by a gastronomic dinner.
November, 15th: SYDNEY – DARWIN - BALI
Take off the North of Australia this morning to Darwin, the aborigine capital that you will reach by midday. A private plane will wait for you for a spectacular air Safari over Kakadu National Park. You fly at low altitude over Jim Jim Cascades and the mangrove of Yellow Waters... crocodiles included !
In the evening take off in Business Class to Asia and the Jimbaran Puri, located on the most beautiful sea shore of Bali.
In the evening take off in Business Class to Asia and the Jimbaran Puri, located on the most beautiful sea shore of Bali.
November, 16th : BALI (Jimbaran)
Wake up in the softness of a balinese morning and experience this day of freedom on the private beach of Jimbaran Puri.
What would you prefer, farniente ? massage ? or discover at leisure, as today, a private guide and chauffeur are at your disposal to escort you to the local shops and craft stalls of Nusa Dua, Legian or Seminyak. You may also prefer to walk around the temples, discover the countryside life or play golf in exceptionnal surroundings...
We will meet again for a sunset cocktail followed by a very special venue.
What would you prefer, farniente ? massage ? or discover at leisure, as today, a private guide and chauffeur are at your disposal to escort you to the local shops and craft stalls of Nusa Dua, Legian or Seminyak. You may also prefer to walk around the temples, discover the countryside life or play golf in exceptionnal surroundings...
We will meet again for a sunset cocktail followed by a very special venue.
November, 17th : BALI (Ubud)
Bali's Heart is open to you this morning in Tampaksiring for the visit of Tirta Empul Temple and the elephants cave. Following villages lined by paddy fields in terrace, the steep forest will lead you to the gorges of Ayung River where stands one of the most spectacular hotels of the world.
In a private villa at the Hanging Garden, penetrate the the balinese soul, then indulge yourself with a cocktail followed by a dinner in an indescriptible decor.
In a private villa at the Hanging Garden, penetrate the the balinese soul, then indulge yourself with a cocktail followed by a dinner in an indescriptible decor.
November, 18th : BALI (Batur Volcano)
Through green and volcanic landscapes of North East Bali, your excursion today takes you to the temples in terrace of Besakih, the most important of all, then to Kintamani, near the volcanic lake dominated by the heights of Mount Batur.
Dinner is served tonight at your convenience.
Dinner is served tonight at your convenience.
November, 19th : BALI (Ubud)
Today you will meet with the children of the surrounding villages came to perpetuate the balinese ancestral gestures. You will attend their crafts and dance workshops, a unique opportunity for an initiation and a touching encounter.
Alternatively, you may also walk around villages, go shopping or enjoy a bicycle ride, a private guide is at your disposal. But do not forget to indulge yourself with the balinese treatment reserved for you at the hotel Ayung Spa.
Regarding this evening programm, we keep the secret resumed in one word...magical !
Alternatively, you may also walk around villages, go shopping or enjoy a bicycle ride, a private guide is at your disposal. But do not forget to indulge yourself with the balinese treatment reserved for you at the hotel Ayung Spa.
Regarding this evening programm, we keep the secret resumed in one word...magical !
November, 20th : BALI - YANGON
After a last breakfast in the enchanting decor of the Hanging Gardens, and a farewell to Bali's serenity, you fly this morning to Singapore and Yangon. Burma warmly welcomes you at the Orient-Express jewel, the Gorvernor's Residence.
After a short break, we will share a cocktail in the colonial style verandah before dinner.
After a short break, we will share a cocktail in the colonial style verandah before dinner.
November, 21th : ROAD TO MANDALAY (Mandalay)
Take off this morning to Irrawady River and Mandelay where Road to Mandalay is anchoring. One of a kind, the Orient-Express vessel combines noble materials and burmese style elegance with demands of modern comfort.
After lunch, you will discover the native city of Buddhism. Here, serenity surrounds you as the sun sets on the river – a superb prelude for a nice dinner, followed by a local show.
After lunch, you will discover the native city of Buddhism. Here, serenity surrounds you as the sun sets on the river – a superb prelude for a nice dinner, followed by a local show.
November, 22th : ROAD TO MANDALAY (Sagaing)
You will visit this morning Sagaing Hills, a vivid buddhism center, famous for its silversmiths that perpetuate the material work like their ancestors in times past.
Set course for the south by noon and observe from the top deck the fascinating animation on the river banks, while a guide lectures on local places and customs.
Dinner on board will be followed by a local show.
Set course for the south by noon and observe from the top deck the fascinating animation on the river banks, while a guide lectures on local places and customs.
Dinner on board will be followed by a local show.
November, 23th : ROAD TO MANDALAY (Bagan)
A morning in Bagan, where more than 2000 temples proudly stand, you will visit a selection of them.
Lunch on board and if you wish, you will go for a bicycle or carriage ride to explore the city according to your rythm. When the sun sets, your guide will escort you to the heights for a breathtaking vision before dinner served on board.
Lunch on board and if you wish, you will go for a bicycle or carriage ride to explore the city according to your rythm. When the sun sets, your guide will escort you to the heights for a breathtaking vision before dinner served on board.
November, 24th : BAGAN - YANGON
A short flight to Yangon, and follow your guide for a discovery of the capital city. From the Sule Pagoda overlooked by its laying buddha to the Royal Lake, and the Bogyoke market rich of thousands of treasures, you will eventually reach the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Dinner will be served at your convenience.
Dinner will be served at your convenience.
November, 25th : YANGON (Bago)
Go north for a day tour in Bago, the ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom, dominated by the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and its diamonds incrusted in the golden stuppa that rises up to 114 meters.
You will also discover the impressive Shwethalyaung laying buddha and the old Kambozathadi Palace, before returning to the Governor's Residence for the dinner served at your convenience, and the night.
You will also discover the impressive Shwethalyaung laying buddha and the old Kambozathadi Palace, before returning to the Governor's Residence for the dinner served at your convenience, and the night.
November, 26th : YANGON
A private guide and a chauffeur are at your disposal today to complete the visit of Yangon at your rythm. According to your wishes, they will suggest the village of Twante, the Gems Museum, Mingalar market and Hledan or simply stroll in the city to feel it your way.
Back to the hotel, you will appreciate the burmese massage reserved for you, before the dinner, served at your convenience.
Back to the hotel, you will appreciate the burmese massage reserved for you, before the dinner, served at your convenience.
November, 27th : YANGON - EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS
Take off this morning to Bangkok where another Train of Legend awaits you, The Eastern & Oriental Express. Comfortably settled in your gleaming car, you travel towards the Golden Triangle.
High Tea, encounters and enchantment will lead you soon to the bar cars where the pianist accompanies your welcome cocktail. What a marvelous prelude for a gourmet dinner !
High Tea, encounters and enchantment will lead you soon to the bar cars where the pianist accompanies your welcome cocktail. What a marvelous prelude for a gourmet dinner !
November, 28th : EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS (Chiang Mai)
Breakfast is served in you compartment before entering Chiang Mai Station. After a short city tour, cross the Mae Sa Valley and discover a very special camp... on elephant's back !
After an original lunch, you will find again the train at the happy hour, just before dinner.
After an original lunch, you will find again the train at the happy hour, just before dinner.
November, 29th : EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS (Sawankhaloke)
Breakfast is served in you compartment, you disembark for an excursion at Si Satchanalai, one of the main centers of Sukhotai Kingdom, and its buddhist temples from the 13th century, registered in the Universal Patrimony of Unesco.
Return on board at Sila At for lunch. In the afternoon, arrive at Lampang for a carriadge stroll to Baan Sao Nok, the 116 teak pillars house built in traditionnal Lanna Thai style.
Dinner on board.
Return on board at Sila At for lunch. In the afternoon, arrive at Lampang for a carriadge stroll to Baan Sao Nok, the 116 teak pillars house built in traditionnal Lanna Thai style.
Dinner on board.
November, 30th : BANGKOK – JOHANNESBURG (Or fly back to Paris)
After your last breakfast on board, the train enters Bangkok Station, a real change of atmosphere. You are in the capital for a short city tour before reaching the airport and fly in Business Class to Johanesburgh via Hong Kong.*
* Or fly back to Paris.
December, 1st : BOTSWANA (Okavango Delta)
Welcome to Africa ! You land this morning in Johannesburgh, connect to Maun and Eagle Island Camp, one of the somptuous lodges of Orient-Express Safaris, in the heart of the Delta.
You soak up at leisure this afternoon in this new atmosphere before a sunset safari followed by the dinner.
You soak up at leisure this afternoon in this new atmosphere before a sunset safari followed by the dinner.
December, 2nd : BOTSWANA (Okavango Delta)
Explore this morning the Okavango Delta meanders and discover this preserved nature. Your ranger will lead you to a rich wildlife, from antilop to lion, and of course the numerous birds that made this region's reputation. Back to the camp for a traditional brunch.
In the end of the afternoon, continue your safari at the best time. For your pleasure, tonight's dinner will be very "out of Africa" style...
In the end of the afternoon, continue your safari at the best time. For your pleasure, tonight's dinner will be very "out of Africa" style...
December, 3rd : VICTORIA FALLS – CAPE TOWN
This morning, you embark for an Air Safari on board a private plane. Fly over Chobe National Park Chobe and observe elephants and hippos.
At low altitude, follow the Course of the Zambezi River up to Victoria Falls, among the most spectacular in the world – a unique vision ! After visiting the Falls, take off to Johannesburgh and Cape Town reached in the evening. As the crescendo of your Orient-Express World Tour, stay at the majestic Mount Nelson.
Dinner is served at your convenience in the hotel.
At low altitude, follow the Course of the Zambezi River up to Victoria Falls, among the most spectacular in the world – a unique vision ! After visiting the Falls, take off to Johannesburgh and Cape Town reached in the evening. As the crescendo of your Orient-Express World Tour, stay at the majestic Mount Nelson.
Dinner is served at your convenience in the hotel.
December, 4th : CAPE TOWN
This morning, discover Cape Town, from Table Mountain to the colorfoul district of Bokaap, and follow the "Route des Vins" as far as Franschhoek for an evocation of the Huguenots' epic.
After lunch in an enchanting decor, taste Stellenbosch region wines and visit a property. To conclude with a special, enjoy a unique sunset on top of Signal Hill overlooking the city, and have a dinner at your convenience at the hotel.
After lunch in an enchanting decor, taste Stellenbosch region wines and visit a property. To conclude with a special, enjoy a unique sunset on top of Signal Hill overlooking the city, and have a dinner at your convenience at the hotel.
December, 5th : CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
After the botanical universe of Kirstenbosh, continue to the Cape Peninsula by Chapman's Peak panoramic road to Simon's Town and the famous Cape Pinguins.
Savour a tasfull crayfish, and the white wine helping, you will be enthusiastic to the idea of yourlong journey around the world : your voyage leads you today to the end of the world at the Cape of good Hope !
To celebrate the occasion, your farewell dinner will be really exceptional.
Savour a tasfull crayfish, and the white wine helping, you will be enthusiastic to the idea of yourlong journey around the world : your voyage leads you today to the end of the world at the Cape of good Hope !
To celebrate the occasion, your farewell dinner will be really exceptional.
December, 6th : CAPE TOWN – PARIS
Fly back in Business Class to London and Paris.
Landing is expected without jet lag at the end of the most extraordinary World Tour ever organized.
Landing is expected without jet lag at the end of the most extraordinary World Tour ever organized.
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