A legend in motion

BELMOND

The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express,

A Belmond Train, Europe, has been at the forefront of

luxury railway travel since its first journey in 1982 The history

of this legendary train began in 1977 when Belmonds founder

James B Sherwood bought two original Art Deco sleeping

cars at a Sothebys auction in Monte Carlo with the

ambition to bring back to life the golden age of travel

An enduring symbol of luxury today the train operates

between March and December and it features 16 pains

takingly restored 1920s and 1930s carriages inviting guests

to surrender to the journey as it crisscrosses Europes

most dramatic landscapes and uncovers some of the

world’s most fabled cities, such as Vienna, Rome, Florence,

Paris Venice and Istanbul On board guests can choose

between three different accommodation categories

characterful Historic Cabins lavish newly launched

Suites and opulent Grand Suites indulge in refined din

ing by Michelinstarred French Chef Jean Imbert in the

colorful restaurant carriages and enjoy an evening of

latenight revelry with live performances and handcrafted

cocktails in the famous Bar Car 3674 stepping back in

time to an era of pure elegance