Since its first journey in 1883, the passengers of the Orient-Express have demanded service above the ordinary. They sought romance and adventure within an elegant and sometimes orient express train journeys, decadent environment. A sense of occasion, style and humour were vital ingredients. The tantalising offerings from the dining cars with their exotic interiors brought the concept of travel to new luxury train holidays, heights. The Orient Express set the standards by which all others are judged. To this day passengers expect nothing less. Meticulous attention to detail. Attentive yet discreet service. Any Orient-Express train journey, wherever in the world, should only be embarked upon with the highest of expectations. It is now eighteen years venice holidays, since the train was reborn as Venice Simplon Orient Express. In that time, travel with Orient-Express has spread from Europe to Asia and luxury trains, Australia. Our clients require a full holiday programme which is as distinctive as their journey abroad. Hotels of charm and character, travel venice simplon orient express, arrangements tailored to the individual, excursions which are far beyond imagination. ‘Journeys of Distinction’ is a collection of holidays combining romance with excitement, elegance with adventure. ‘Journeys of Distinction’ brings you the great exclusive train journeys cities of Europe - Venice, Rome, Prague and Paris. Further afield, train holidays, you could be cruising the Ayeyarwady, elephant riding in Chiang Mai or exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Whatever your preference, Orient-Express will ensure that your holiday is a truly memorable exclusive holidays, experience.
Orient-Express has more than 18 years’ experience recreating a service on board our trains and cruises that is delivered with flair, originality and personal care. The rest of your holiday orient express train journeys, experience should therefore match this quality and we believe that no one else can provide such expert advice and knowledge of how to maximise your enjoyment of these products. You may select one of the itineraries outlined in this site, or prefer to tailor-make a holiday of your choice. It may be that you simply wish to purchase the train ticket. Irrespective of your choice, luxury train holidays, Orient-Express quality is assured. In many of our destinations certain small luxuries demand to be tried. No visit to Venice would be complete without a celebratory cocktail at the famous Cafe Florian in Piazza San Marco. Who could visit Singapore without sampling Tiffin and a venice holidays, Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel ? Our all-inclusive holidays visiting these destinations include these ‘special touches’, to help to make your holiday truly memorable. As well luxury trains, as ‘Journeys of Distinction’, we have also included in this site details of the British Orient-Express exclusive train journeys products - the British Pullman and the venice simplon orient express, Northern Belle. These trains bring the luxury and decadence of the Orient-Express to Britain and perfectly train holidays, compliment ‘Journeys of Distinction’. Whether you want a day out at the races or at Cowes, sailing, arriving in perfect style or a celebratory lunch or exclusive holidays, dinner to mark that special occasion, the British Pullman or the Northern Belle are your perfect choice.
A
land of unimaginable vastness and contrast, Australia’s natural splendours
are on a scale that mocks mankind’s desire to harness nature.This
is a country with the Great South Pacific Express that combines rugged individualism
with rare sophistication, and the GSPE onAustralia’s Eastern seaboard offers
some of the country’s most spectacular sights.
Until recently, no train existed that covered the length of the Eastern seaboard.
Now there is the Great South Pacific Express, Australia’s own Orient
Express and the first train ever to go the distance from Sydney with its incomparable
harbour, travelling northwards via sun-baked wine country of Hunter Valley and
the Blue Mountains and thundering rivers to Brisbane, locked in permanent summer.
And onwards to Cairns, the meeting place of two designated World Heritage sites.
Whether you experience the GSPE for all or part of the route, you will have
travelled aboard the only train of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Travel
on the GSPE allows you to plan an itinerary as varied and informal as Australia
itself. From Brisbane’s sparkling beaches to the tropical paradise of one
of the seventy-four Whitsunday Islands, your trip includes everything from an
excursion to the Great Barrier Reef to a cablecar ride over the tops of a tropical
rainforest of the Kuranda National Park and Daintree Rainforest.
Air-conditioned throughout, the Great South Pacific Express pays tribute to
Australia’s early railway heritage. Walls are in solid red cedarwood and
myrtle, roof panels are fitted with intricate stained glass which reflects the
light, creating richness and atmosphere. Your en suite compartment is cool and
luxurious with plenty of room to stretch out and relax.
A steward is on hand twenty-four hours a day. The train never sleeps. Though
you’ll sleep more soundly than you could ever imagine.
Long distance rail travel has its own kind of heady romance. Add to this the
sights, sounds, even the scents of an awe-inspiring landscape and you will begin
to understand why the Great South Pacific Express is the only way to discover
Australia. You
can smell the fresh morning air as you wander out on to the Observation Platform.
Listen to the sounds of rushing waterfalls, the calls of tropical birds and
exotic animals carried on the breeze as the train travels onward and the landscape
unfolds.
Back inside, sink into a soft chair in one of the train’s airy lounges.
Explore the smart boutique. Prepare for evening and the civilised pleasure of
good conversation in the Bar Car. There, a piano plays as the train moves on
through the velvet night and you sip a smooth cocktail, prepared flawlessly
by the barman.
The Dining Car awaits with its white linen, sparkling crystal and heavy silverware.
Our menu is as fresh and inspiring as the landscape itself, our wines, pure
Australian nectar. For much of the twentieth century, the glittering jewel of
Burma has been hidden away from foreign gaze, with little chance to marvel at
its beauty or appreciate its mystery. Some years ago there came a tide of change,
and with it the launch of the Road To Mandalay. This de-luxe river cruiser will
take you back in time to the glories of a civilisation that’s more than
2,500 years old.
Immortalised
by Rudyard Kipling, the port of Mandalay and the river road which leads to it
symbolise all the romance of faraway places. Our Orient Express river cruiser
The Road To Mandalay is the ultimate ship of dreams, the most luxurious craft
of its kind on the Ayeyarwady River.
This mighty river runs the length of this great land. Cruising into the heart
of Myanmar you will glimpse its soul, reflected in a thousand golden domes lit
by the setting sun, the opulence of palaces, the instinctive grace of those
you meet as they go about their daily lives.
As the river meaders, relax aboard the Road to Mandalay and begin to understand
why this part of the world is so loved and why the Colonial spirit lingers on
in so many timeless traditions. Like a cool evening drink as you enjoy the sound
of a soothing piano playing softly in the background before you prepare for
the evening ahead.
All cabins aboard this river cruiser are beautifully appointed with air-conditioning,
en-suite bathrooms and facilities that guarantee your comfort and add to your
pleasure. Twenty-four hour room service is available and always prompt. The
cruiser has an on-deck swimming pool, and a magnificent canopied observation
deck where you can sit in the shade as you take in the sights. There is a gift
boutique on board with a full range of gifts designed exclusively for the Road
To Mandalay.
The spirit of adventure blows like a warm breeze across the decks of the Road
To Mandalay. While the cruiser is elegant in the extreme, it still complies
with the latest international safety standards. The choice of lounges and bars
are a meeting point and focus for relaxed conversation. Passengers share new
and exciting experiences and the atmosphere quickly becomes informal and friendly.
The observation deck is also a delightful retreat in the cool of the evening.
Our guests tell us that the standard of cuisine on board the Road To Mandalay
is one of their most pleasant and abiding memories. Creative chefs blend the
best of East and West in a menu that is truly exceptional, an evocative journey
for the palate.
Until
recent years, many parts of South East Asia were readily accessible only by
train. It is a region of open spaces, meandering rivers and dense jungle and
much of it remarkably untouched, offering some of the most breathtakingly beautiful
scenery in the world. While
travel options may have increased, nothing yet disturbs the serenity of this
enchanting region. No concrete jungle exists to impinge upon the real thing.
Throughout Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the train opens up the hidden secrets
of the countryside like a lotus blossom. And no train is more redolent of the
romance of this deeply traditional way of travel than the Eastern & Oriental
Express. This
is no ordinary train. Designed to withstand the rigours of climate and terrain,
it will carry you in style and comfort on a journey you will always remember.
From its air-conditioned and luxurious carriages you will watch the world glide
by; a world of warm welcomes and gentle people, of temples and traditions, aromatic
spices and charismatic smiles, a world in which ancient religions and timeless
superstitions contrast vividly with the modern preoccupations, pace and pressure
of some of the most exciting and progressive cities on earth.
In South East Asia, tradition and subtlety meet commercial and contemporary
reality head-on. The result is endlessly fascinating and always surprising,
a melting-pot of memories and experiences, heightened by the fact that you are
viewing the countryside from an ideal vantage point - the Eastern & Oriental
Express.
The Eastern & Oriental Express was designed and perfected through years
of experience. A train for the tropics, it has a number of pleasing refinements
which ensure your complete comfort. Your
cool, spacious and air-conditioned cabin is lavishly appointed with rich, inlaid
woods, antique brass fittings and large windows which offer excellent views
of the ever-changing countryside. Crisp bed linen, refreshing en suite showers....
everything combines to help you unwind and prepare for the challenges and excitements
of your next destination, your next excursion, river trip or shopping expedition.
Whatever your needs or requirements, a steward is at hand to attend to them. We want your journey to be effortless, your energies conserved for nothing but enjoyment. The atmophere on board the Eastern & Oriental Express is refined, yet informal. Each morning a breakfast of freshly-baked croissants, coffee, tea, juice and fruit is delivered to your cabin at a time to suit you. After a leisurely shower you may simply wish to relax or join other guests in our open-sided observation carriage. From here you can enjoy the tropical scenery to its best advantage. Lunch is a leisurely affair while afternoon tea is in true colonial style, with aromatic Earl Grey tea and cakes recalling the simple pleasures of a gracious era. Then on to dinner in our opulent dining car where sparkling crystal, subdued lighting and French silverware set the scene for delicious Eurasian cuisine, which is subtle sauces and spices finely balanced by our expertly chosen wine list. A cognac in the Bar Car, perhaps, while the piano plays softly? You may intend to go to bed early, but its so easy to fall into pleasant conversation..