Embark on this fabulous European adventure where you’ll glide through the landscapes on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and relish an all-inclusive Mediterranean voyage.
Following a luxury coach journey through the Eurotunnel to Paris, you’ll embark the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for your all-inclusive journey to Venice. This 1920s, Art-Deco icon of the rails is quite possibly the most iconic in the world; immerse yourself in the elegance of a bygone era as you pass some of the most beguiling scenery in Europe.
The beguiling scenes of Lake Garda then await, where you’ll enjoy a three-night hotel stay amongst sprawling vineyards, shimmering waters and charming abodes. Two nights in Venice beckon before embarking Silver Spirit for your all-inclusive Eastern Mediterranean cruise. Delve into the wonders of Italy, Croatia, and Greece with highlights including Dubrovnik, Bari, Corfu, Santorini, and Rhodes.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
12 night all-inclusive luxury cruise on board Silver Spirit
2 day all-inclusive luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train journey from Paris to Venice
3 night four-star stay in Lake Garda at the Solho Hotel Bardolino
London arrival – regional flights available
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
From London, you’ll embark a luxury coach and begin your journey to Venice. Settle into your cosy and comfortable surroundings as you venture through the Eurotunnel to Paris in style. From here, you’ll then embark the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Today, you’ll alight the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Venice and transfer to Lake Garda for a hotel stay. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the lake’s shimmering blue waters reflect a breathtaking backdrop.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Solho Hotel Bardolino
Built upon a network of 118 islands connected by picturesque canals and ornate bridges, Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting architectural wonders like St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the iconic Rialto Bridge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Carnival Palace
From Fusina, you’ll embark the luxury Silver Spirit to begin your all-inclusive, magical adventure. First-class facilities, eight desirable dining venues and a lineup of polished entertainment provide a truly superior way to cruise.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Uncover Trieste’s allure, a city where history, literature, and grand architecture converge. Wander its streets, adorned with neoclassical and art-nouveau marvels, and feel the vibrant pulse that links past and present.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic,” enchants with medieval charm and coastal beauty. Historic city walls, cobblestone streets, and stunning views make it a captivating blend of history and scenery.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Bari, Italy’s vibrant port city, boasts charming old streets, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and seaside promenades. It combines historical heritage with Mediterranean charm, offering an authentic southern Italian experience.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
A captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Wander through Venetian streets, bask in golden sunsets, and indulge in mouth-watering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the island’s allure and create lifelong memories.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Embark on a voyage to Katakolon, Greece’s coastal gem. Immerse yourself in its rich history, stroll along picturesque streets, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Let Katakolon awaken your passion for exploration and cultural immersion.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Unveil the captivating history of Monemvasia, Greece. From Greek refuge to a strategic hub, this wall-encircled Lower Town and majestic ruins of the Upper Town preserve its rich heritage and offer breath-taking views.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Discover the maritime charm of Souda, Crete. With its tranquil bay, historic fortresses, and Mediterranean ambiance, it’s a place that invites you to explore the island’s rich history and savor the beauty of coastal Greece.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Santorini, where dreams meet reality. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of whitewashed villages, breath taking sunsets, and the Aegean Sea’s azure embrace, and let this island transport you to a realm of pure bliss.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Rhodes, Greece’s captivating island. Roam ancient ruins, bask on sun-kissed shores, and savor Mediterranean flavours. Let this island’s history and beauty inspire your Hellenic exploration.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Silver Spirit
Silver Spirit has been completely refurbished to create extra space and exciting new features that offer an even more luxurious experience at sea. Now with eight superb dining options, an improved fitness centre, a larger pool deck, together with Silversea’s world-famous standards of service, you’re guaranteed the cruise of a lifetime on Silver Spirit.
With one of the highest space-per-guest ratios in the business, the grand Silver Spirit, offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available.
While on board you could discover exquisite dishes bursting with Asian essence at Indochine, meet new friends at Dolce Vita, or unwind in the Zagara Spa. Stretch out with the largest suites in the Silversea fleet and enjoy a lively, convivial atmosphere that caters to cosmopolitan travellers.
- Tonnage 39,519 tons
- Length 692 ft (211.00 m)
Life on board Silver Spirit
Delicious dining, fascinating enrichment activities and an award-winning spa, Silversea ensures that your happiness is guaranteed from the very first moment you step on board.
dining
Featuring eight dining options, including the line’s signature restaurants Spaccanapoli – reflecting Silversea’s Italian heritage, and La Dame – the epitome of French fine dining, there’s plenty to delight all palates.
- The Grill
- Seishin
- Silver Note
- La Terrazza
- La Dame
- Indochine
- Atlantide
- Spaccanapoli
Bars & Lounges
- Connoisseur’s Corner
- Dolce Vita
- Panorama Lounge
Facilities
Marvel at the superb exhibitions in the Arts Café or browse the luxury boutique, enjoy a dip in the pool, relax in one of the whirlpools or take part in fitness classes.
- Zagara Beauty Salon
- Card Room
- Boutique
- Pool Deck & Jacuzzi Area
- Arts Café
- Observation Library
- Zagara Beauty Spa
- Fitness Centre
entertainment
From full-scale theatre productions to feature films and dazzling cabaret performances, entertainment is traditional and elegant.
- Venetian Lounge
- Casino
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Travel between a collection of magnificent cities on board the classic carriages, which will transport you back to the Golden Age of travel with their gleaming French-polished cherry wood marquetry, opulently embroidered upholstery, and vintage fittings.
Every part of your journey is designed to help you capture a little of the magic of a bygone era, whether that’s the gentle clinking of solid crystal glassware in the bar car, or the traditional hospitality of your besuited steward. Travelling on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, and one which more than lives up to its reputation.
Life on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
From exquisite fine dining to sophisticated lounges and unparallel service, spend your days on board doing as much or as little as you like.
Carriages
The train is made up of sleeping cars dating back to the 1920s and 30s, plus three dining cars, a bar car with an elegant baby grand piano which is played every evening before and after dinner, and an on-board boutique. The most famous carriages are undoubtedly the three dining cars, where all the guests of the train come together for sumptuous cuisine in the most genteel surroundings. The vibrant 3674 Bar Car, with its blue zebra and gold detailing, is also a guest favourite.
Food
The cuisine on board is truly exceptional – its presentation is as such it’s hard to believe that it has been created on board a moving locomotive. Chef Jean Imbert blends the rich heritage of the train with his own passion for fresh seasonal produce to create moments of culinary perfection.
You will be asked to choose from one of two sittings each meal, where you will enjoy multi-course dining of the highest calibre, accompanied by perfectly paired wines. Each afternoon, you will also be offered a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Service
While the carriages have differed over the years, the exquisite service remains unchanged. Every stay is unique to each guest, with your finely attired stewards available for your every whim and to transform your cabin between a sitting area or sleeping bunks. Whatever you need, capture the attention of a liveried blue-and-gold attendant and you’ll find every request taken care of. The stewards are specially chosen for their excellent attention to detail, and many have worked on board the train for decades.
Suites
The suites on board offer one of the highest space-per-guest rations of any luxury cruise accommodation, plus cruising on an all-inclusive basis means that everything is taken care of.
Vista Suite Prices from £10,999pp
The Vista Suite boasts a generous expanse of interior comforts – elegant décor, a stunning marble en-suite bathroom and ample seating. Accompanied by a large picture window, it’s the perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed.
- Dedicated butler
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Down duvets
- Pillow Menu
- Luxury bath amenities
- Plush bathrobes & slippers
- Marbled bathroom with vanity, separate wet room with shower seat
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One 40” / 102 cm flat-screen HD TV
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Large picture window
- Sitting area
- Champagne on arrival
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Classic Veranda Suite Prices from £11,999pp
The suite’s finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda. Enjoy sumptuous comfort and attention to detail – both inside and out.
- Dedicated butler
- Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Down duvets
- Pillow Menu
- Marbled bathroom with vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Luxury bath amenities
- Plush bathrobes & slippers
- One 40” / 102 cm flat-screen HD TV
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Champagne on arrival
Superior Veranda Suite Prices from £12,299pp
Holding an incredible location on the upper deck, you can enjoy majestic sunset views. This spectacular space covers all the features and comforts synonymous with Silversea, making it a cosy home from home.
- Dedicated butler
- Queen size bed
- Pillow menu
- Marbled bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Plush bathrobes, luxury bath amenities & slippers
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass door
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One large flat screen TV
- Champagne on arrival
Deluxe Veranda Suite Prices from £12,599pp
This charming and opulent suite offers a comfortable living space, close to the heart of the ship. Unwind in the sitting area or enjoy the romantic views of the setting sun from your private veranda.
- Dedicated butler
- Queen size bed
- Pillow menu
- Marbled bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Plush bathrobes, luxury bath amenities & slippers
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass door
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One large flat screen TV
- Champagne on arrival
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Cabins and Suites
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodations in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
Historic Cabins
Take in the spellbinding sights of Europe from the romantic setting it deserves with your own private historic twin cabin. Banquette seating offers the perfect landscape sweep past by day, while convertible sleeping quarters transform the cabin into a restful retreat by night.
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodation in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
- Each cabin has a washbasin with hot and cold water
- Lounge area by day, seating converts to converts to 1 upper and 1 lower bed at night
Suites
Each suite on board is inspired by a sumptuous fusion of the landscapes you’ll traverse through on your journey, and Art Deco design. These reimagined suites have been fully restored by expert French craftsmen, boasting plush fabrics and furnishings. Each with double or twin bed options, a convertible lounge area, you’re guaranteed a luxury stay on board.
- Fixed double or twin beds
- 24-hour steward service
- Lounging area by day (bed converts to banquette sitting area)
- Complimentary amenities and slippers
- Complimentary kimono
Grand Suites
Enter the decadent world of your Grand Suite, where handcrafted interiors, free-flowing champagne and private in-cabin dining are yours to savour. With only six Grand Suites on board, a stay here promises to be enveloped in luxury and indulgence. As you step inside, you’ll be transported to an era where luxury knew no bounds and your every desire is but the tinkle of a bell away, with butlers on hand to attend to your every need.
- Sofa in the living area, which can be converted into a smaller bed
- Private ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, and toilet
- 24-hour steward service
- Free-flowing champagne throughout your journey in your suite
- Guaranteed table for two for lunch and dinner; option of private in-suite dining
- All table d’hôte
- Champagne breakfast in your suite
- Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
- Grand suite guests departing from or arriving into London are provided with private transfers
Your Hotel Stays
Lake Garda
Solho Hotel Bardolino (Or Similar)
The soul of hospitality with a human touch. The four-star, Solho Hotel Bardolino lies in the historical centre of Bardolino overlooking Lake Garda. The building has a new architectural and constructive concept which is considerate of the environment and is best designed to boost the atmosphere to assure you feel unique as a guest. During your stay at Solho Hotel Bardolino you can expect first-class service, in a location perfect for you to indulge in the sanctity of the Italian Lakes.
Venice
Carnival Palace (Or Similar)
Classic Venetian architecture blends with modern luxury at Venice’s Carnival Palace Hotel, situated in the convenient Cannaregio district. The hotel’s well-appointed rooms and suites exude elegance and comfort, some featuring picturesque canal views. Guests can enjoy the serene courtyard, a stylish bar, and a delightful terrace for moments of relaxation. With its refined ambiance and attentive service, the Carnival Palace Hotel offers an unforgettable Venetian experience.
