Venice is a magical city which has long been considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Home of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, it is one of the most popular destinations for travellers on this iconic train.
Paris, the city for lovers - undoubtedly true, but it is also a city for gourmets, art connoisseurs, budding architects and shoppers! Few cities in the world deliver such excitement and romance in such a compact area.
Istanbul, the bridge between East and West, is one of the most fascinating and cosmopolitan cities on earth and was the original destination of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express on its maiden voyage in October 1883.
Budapest, the Hungarian capital is divided by the mighty Danube into two distinct areas: Buda, the historic centre built on a hill, which overlooks Pest, the commercial and vibrant heartland of the city.
Vienna is a city of imperial splendour, of art nouveau, of coffee houses, magnificent buildings, classical music and fine art. It has fine architecture and elegant buildings from the 700 years of the Hapsburg Empire.
Prague is a city of contrasts with a rich cultural and artistic heritage and a truly eclectic feel. It is tucked like a jewel into the centre of seven hills, whose well-tended parkland rolls gently into the distance.