Ultimate Venice
Discover Venice in ultimate style on this four-night break, flying-in by private jet and staying in one of the city’s most luxurious hotels before returning to London on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – staying in one of the train’s fabulous new Grand Suites.
Package inclusions:
- Private jet to Venice and private transfer to hotel
- Three nights at Belmond Hotel Cipriani
- Overnight journey back to London in a Grand Suite on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Fly to Venice in style by private jet
Fly by private jet to Venice in northern Italy, an enchanting city on water that’s steeped in romance and intrigue. This beguiling Renaissance city comprises a stunning network of over 100 tiny islands connected by meandering canals and charming bridges.
You’ll spend the next three nights exploring Venice from the grand Belmond Hotel Cipriani, one of the city’s most celebrated luxury hotels. Sprawled over a peaceful estate on leafy Giudecca Island just across the water from the hustle and bustle of St Mark’s Square, this elegant base overlooks the Doge’s Palace and boasts a Michelin star restaurant, indulgent spa and Venice’s most fabulous swimming pool.
Discover the city’s many cultural treasures
Enjoy three days of leisurely exploration as you uncover Venice’s cultural treasures in inimitable style with a range of expert-led tours. Hop on Belmond Hotel Cipriani’s private launch to the mainland to explore world-famous sites including the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica; and visit endless galleries in the artistic enclave of Dorsoduro and San Polo with an art expert. You can also stop off at some of the city’s famous islands, including the glass-making island of Murano and the lace-making island of Burano.
Mainstream attractions aside, the hotel also offers a range of authentic experiences that enable guests to really get under the skin of this incredible destination. Enjoy a private tour of the Museum of Perfume, learning about the city’s history with fragrance and watching as new scents are created in a working laboratory; and enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Querini Stampalia house museum, admiring the property’s rich furnishings, tapestries, marble busts and magnificent paintings. Take a guided evening walk around the city’s bacari (traditional trattoria) and go kayaking through the lagoon and its tranquil canals. The possibilities are endless!
Journey back to London on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Your trip ends with a once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a magnificent sleeper train whose historic carriages are opulently decorated with polished wood, plush upholstery and antique fixtures. You’ll be whisked back in time to the glamorous golden age of travel as a steward dressed in blue-and-gold livery welcomes you on board, enjoying gourmet cuisine and cocktails by the piano as this timeless train weaves through beautiful scenery from Venice back to London.
You’ll spend the night one of the train’s three luxurious new Grand Suites. Named after the train’s main stops – Paris, Venice and Istanbul – each suite is individually designed in the style of its namesake city and comes with a plush double bed, marble en-suite shower, private dining and free-flowing Champagne. Train travel doesn’t get more sumptuous than this.
