Travel in luxury from Paris to Portofino on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Launching next June, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe will travel to the Ligurian coast for the very first time in its four-decade history. IT will onnect the two iconic destinations of Paris and Portofino.

This new, annual overnight journey will see the train winding through the French countryside and along the coastline of the Mediterranean Riviera, concluding at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, where guests will reside for two nights.

Cultural Legends Connected

As the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departs Paris on Thursday 20 June, guests are invited to step aboard and soak up the Art Deco ambiance of their accommodation of choice.

With the recent addition of eight new Suites, the train now offers a trio of cabin categories to suit every traveller, the Historic Cabins where a daytime lounge magically transforms into cosy upper and lower berth beds, lavish new Suites offering twin or double beds with marble ensuite bathrooms; and Grand Suites, six vast private suites that nod back to golden age of travel in true 1920s grandeur.

Italy Goes Hollywood

On top of that, a former 16^th century Benedictine monastery perched in the lush Ligurian hills, Splendido offers the perfect continuation of this summer sojourn. From Friday 21 to Sunday 23, guests will indulge in the ultimate Villeggiatura soaking up the sun at the hotel’s recently redesigned salt-water swimming pool.

With unrivalled views of the Gulf of Portofino. These vistas can also be admired from the glamorous rooms and suites inspired by the noble Palazzos of the region, the terraced gardens surrounding the hotel, as well as the two resident restaurants, the newly launched Splendido Grill and the renowned open-air, La Terrazza.

A Delicious End

What’s more, on Friday 21 June, passengers will also be treated to a five-course tasting menu by Chef Jean Imbert at La Terrazza. This menu is specially curated in celebration of new journey, ahead of after-dinner drinks in the cocktail bar, inviting guests to step into the footsteps of legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart and Liza Minelli.

Prices start from £7,920 (about RM40,334) per person based on two guests sharing a Historic Cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and a Carden View Room at Splendido.

More information can be found on the Official Belmond Website.