Board the one and only Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Santa Lucia Station in Venice. After settling into your luxurious cabin, wander along the corridor to one of the atmospheric dining cars for an exquisite three-course lunch. Spend the afternoon watching the wonderful scenery unfold as the train winds through the Italian Dolomites – the stunning mountain range famed for its jagged peaks and picturesque valleys. Crossing Austria, we follow the picturesque Arlberg Rail Route into Switzerland. Your steward will serve fresh pastries and refreshments in your cabin, and you may wish to explore the boutique for bespoke, monogrammed gifts. Dinner is an elegant affair with a lavish four-course dinner, so make sure to dress in your finest and perhaps enjoy an aperitif first in Bar ‘3674’ while listening to a pianist on the baby grand. Following a night cap, return to your cabin which has been transformed into a comfortable bedroom.