In the age of low-cost flights, moving across the continent has become routine for the vast majority of us. And while the ability to fly to sunny Spain or cold Denmark for the price of a regular supermarket purchase is undoubtedly fantastic, it has taken something special, something magical, out of the journey across Europe.
Whether you decide to travel from Venice to Zurich, from Verona to London, or from Prague to Paris, each route will take you not only forward, but also back in time. You will find yourself aboard the most legendary carriages, restored to their original glory, so that you can enjoy the luxury that many imagined when reading Hercule Poirot. Of course, let's hope without murder.
However, it would be a big mistake to think that the way the carriages look is the only excuse for getting on a train and spending two days traveling from London to Venice when you can get there in an hour.
The Orient Express is undoubtedly one of the experiences that every enthusiastic traveler must add to their bucket list and it is not just for people who love nostalgia. In the heart of every European burns the love of exploring the fast-moving country from behind the glass of a train. And what better way to do it in style than this?
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For those of you who value the journey more than the destination, the Orient Express is the perfect time machine. The opportunity to experience what it was like to travel on the most luxurious train in history is definitely an experience you won't forget.
If the word train transport immediately conjures up images of a strange smell and people crammed into narrow compartments, just a look from the outside at the blue and gold carriages of the Orient Express will dispel those thoughts. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure began with the purchase of unique historic carriages that were saved from museum display in the 1970s by hotelier James Sherwood. They still crisscross the continent today, providing unforgettable experiences.
Luxurious compartments, whose comfort and design proudly surpass the best first class of modern aircraft, are followed by fantastic lounges. On board the Orient Express, gastronomy of the highest level awaits you, at least three times a day. Each meal is served in a different dining car, so that the experience is as unique as the course you are currently enjoying.
Dinner is served in a strictly formal dress code, so don't forget your tuxedo at home. Passengers who don't do so are asked to eat their dinner in their compartment. Poisoning? Under any other circumstances, certainly, but not if you're traveling on the Orient Express. It's all part of the experience.
After a fantastic dinner and drinks, the steward will suddenly transform your compartment into a luxurious bedroom, where, with the monotonous swaying of the train, you will surely fall asleep faster than you can say good night to your significant other. All the better because in the morning, in addition to homemade croissants and coffee served in the compartment, you will be treated to a legendary brunch with lobster and champagne, prepared by chef Christian Bodiguel, who has been preparing the menu on the Venice-London route for over thirty years.
