Aboard the new Orient Express: 48 hours of luxury by rail between Paris and Venice
After 40 years, the Orient Express returns with six new-generation trains. Interiors designed by Italian designers, luxurious materials, and routes that wind through the most beautiful parts of Europe.The most iconic route remains the one connecting Paris to Venice, with stops among vineyards, castles, and Alpine lakes.
Here, we don’t rush. Here, we travel.
The Suites
There are 17 cars, all finished in walnut wood, polished brass, and fabrics in shades of emerald and midnight blue. Each compartment is a suite featuring a king-size bed, a marble bathroom, and a minibar. The Suites d’Onore also feature a bathtub. Light streams in through the large panoramic windows.
The Restaurant
The chef is Michelin-starred. On board, dinner features a tasting menu: saffron risotto, sea bass, and chocolate desserts. Everything is served on silverware and in Baccarat crystal, with a view that changes with every curve. The dress code is elegant. Here, ties and long dresses are back in style.
The Bar
Live piano music, signature cocktails, and snow-capped peaks gliding by outside the window. It’s the social heart of the train. People chat quietly, raise their glasses, and gaze at the scenery.
The Stops: The Journey Is the Destination
The journey begins in Paris at sunset. The first night is spent in the hills of Burgundy.The next day, the train slows down along the shores of Lake Geneva, crosses the Swiss Alps, and descends into Italy.Arriving in Venice—with the train entering the city and stopping right in front of the Grand Canal—is an indescribable thrill. It’s something you have to experience.
How much does the dream cost?
Prices start at €3,500 per person for a double cabin. The luxury suites cost over €20,000.This isn’t a trip for everyone. It’s an experience. For anniversaries, for a unique gift, for those who want to treat themselves to some time.
The new Orient Express reminds you that traveling can once again be a ritual. One made up of anticipation, conversations, and glances out the window. Of that timeless luxury that doesn’t need fast Wi-Fi, but time.
48 hours in which the world outside slows down. And inside, it shines again.
