The Venice-Simplon Orient Express will be making one-day trips in December, offering passengers a chance to experience winter aboard the luxury train.
The itineraries will include:
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Venice to Paris (December 2)
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Verona to Paris (December 2)
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Venice to Paris via Rome and Florence (December 7)
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Florence to Paris (December 7)
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Paris to Florence (December 8)
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Paris to Venice via Rome and Florence (December 8)
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Venice to Paris (December 12)
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Verona to Paris (December 12)
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Paris to Vienna (December 17)
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Vienna to Paris (December 18)
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Paris to Verona (December 20)
Tickets for the trips cost about US$3 000 (appx R54 000) pps.
Passengers will have their own private cabin, ranging in size and bathroom options (private or shared) and will be served gourmet meals, afternoon tea, cocktails and midnight brunch from winter-themed menus. They will also be entertained with live piano music.