What can be more romantic than spending a few nights in a couple of Europe’s most amorous destinations? Only seeing them unite with a rail journey that redefines modern luxury through style, comfort, and a breathtaking air of pure nostalgia.
Welcome aboard Belmond’s Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express, an icon of mystery novels, spy thrillers, but above all an epoch when every instance was filled with elegance and every moment inspired a bit of romance.
And Travelive invites your travelers to relive those times by taking some of its most iconic voyages. By going from traversing the Champs-Élysées to gliding across the canals of Venice in the Belle Époque glamor of one of the most refined travel experiences on the planet.
So, tell your travelers to pack their best frock, grab an Agatha Christie book, and prepare to board a train to the golden age of travel.
All Aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express!
Have you ever boarded a train where it felt like the Great Gatsby himself could be riding in the next carriage? Where every detail seemed like a set piece from a movie or an artifact from the roaring 20s?
That is what it feels like to step aboard the Simplon-Orient-Express. A rolling testament to an era when travel itself was the occasion, this masterpiece on rails has carried celebrities, socialites, and even spies across some of the most picturesque landscapes in Europe.
Lovingly revived by Belmond and infused with its equally iconic hospitality, today, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a station-to-station reverie of white-gloved service, clinking champagne glasses, and timeless allure that begins a love story at every platform.
It is not simply transportation; it is romance on rails, where every corridor holds a hint of intrigue and every mile feels dressed for the occasion.
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- Over the decades, VSOE’s legendary carriages have welcomed figures as storied as Leo Tolstoy, Marlene Dietrich, and Mata Hari, lending the train a guest list as illustrious as its interiors; and your travelers have an opportunity to join it.
- The train’s mystique lives on through cinema and literature, from Bram Stoker’s Dracula to modern adaptations of Murder on the Orient Express.
- Today’s journey preserves authenticity at every turn: many sleeping cars date back to the 1920s and 1930s, restored with meticulous attention to original marquetry, lacquered wood, and Art Deco detailing. It is simply history in motion.
Why Book a Ticket with Travelive?
Because a journey on the Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express is not about reaching a destination, it’s about doing so in a way that makes it special.
Every voyage aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a fantasy. There are no security lines to rush through, no crowded terminals to navigate, only uninterrupted hours where couples rediscover the rare luxury of presence.
Outside the window, Europe unfolds in slow motion: vineyard-lined valleys, alpine passes sprinkled with snow, and storybook towns that brush past like watercolor scenes. Inside, polished brass and velvet banquettes frame conversations that feel timeless rather than scheduled. And with Travelive taking care of all the mysteries, the only thing left to solve is how to enjoy every moment.
See Why It Resonates with Travelers
- Uninterrupted Time Together — no queues, no commutes, only shared moments measured in sunsets and champagne refills
- A Moving Backdrop — vineyards, mountain passes, and grand cities drifting past panoramic windows
- Storytelling & Nostalgia — an experience clients will recount long after the luggage is unpacked
- Perfect Pairing — seamlessly connects with Paris, Venice, Florence, Vienna, or the Swiss Alps
- A One-of-a-Kind Gift — the kind of Valentine’s surprise that becomes an anniversary tradition
Romance on the Rails
For travelers looking for the ultimate romantic getaway or Valentine’s Day treat, the Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express is more than a rail ticket; it is a perfectly paired experience that elevates every city it touches. Paris becomes an overture, Venice a crescendo, Florence a romantic interlude, and the journey itself transforms into a memory forever entwined with the destinations it connects. The train does not simply link stations, it stitches together moments of elegance, anticipation, and arrival. And here are a few iconic routes to embark on.
Disclaimer: Please note that availability is extremely limited and departures operate on selected dates. Travelers are highly advised to book in advance.
- Paris ↔ Venice — a classic, cinematic passage through France, Switzerland, and northern Italy, where alpine panoramas give way to lagoon reflections and every mile feels like a scene lifted from a silver-screen romance.
- Paris ↔ Verona / Florence (select departures) — rail elegance meeting Italy’s most amorous cities; from Shakespeare’s Verona, where star-crossed whispers still linger beneath Juliet’s balcony, to Florence’s Renaissance splendor, where art, architecture, and candlelit piazzas compose their own love sonnets.
- Grand Journeys — multi-day celebrations of Europe’s great capitals, cuisine, and culture, unfolding like a gilded novel in chapters of velvet lounges, white-tablecloth dining, and ever-changing landscapes beyond the window.
Fancy a sneak peek at how one of these journeys might unfold? Then click below and set the dream in motion.
Paris to Venice: A Love Story in Three Acts
2 Nights Paris • 3 Nights Onboard • 3 Nights Venice
Embark on a journey of poetry in motion. Begin in Paris with boutique hotel charm, private portraits, and a dinner cruise beneath illuminated bridges. Board the legendary Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express and spend three indulgent nights among piano melodies, silver-service dining, and ever-changing alpine and pastoral panoramas. Arrive in Venice and step into a vivid painting of romance, where gondolas replace carriages and the love story continues smoothly along dreamy canals.
The Ideal Ticket Holders
Not every traveler seeks efficiency. Some seek occasion; a journey deserves evening attire and a touch of ceremony. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is for those who believe that travel should be savored, not simply scheduled; those who value presence over pace, atmosphere over efficiency, and memories over mileage. And here are some of them.
- Honeymooners seeking something iconic yet intimate
- Anniversary celebrations with a true sense of occasion
- Luxury travelers who value experience over speed
- Couples who’ve “seen it all” and want something timeless
In the end, who doesn’t want to infuse their life with an experience that great novels are written about and the novelists who wrote them have enjoyed.
Bon Voyage
In a world of instant bookings and high-speed itineraries, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers something rare: classic anticipation. It is not merely a train journey, but a moving chapter of romance that begins long before boarding and lingers long after arrival. For travel advisors, it presents an opportunity to offer clients more than a trip, but a story they will retell for decades. Because sometimes, it is about both the journey and the destination.
