LGBTQ Group Trip: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Located on Giudecca island facing St Mark’s Square, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani is one of the greatest luxury hotels in Venice. Staying here will be a real bucket list experience. This hotel is the height of Old World luxury and it sets the tone of the rest of the trip perfectly.

You’ll have breakfast at the hotel and then it’ll be time to board The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for its first gay group trip. Expect the highest standard of service on board. You’ll stay in a private cabin with your own steward, fine dining and surprise entertainment in the evening.

Paris is a perfect place to end your luxury trip on board The Venice Simplon Orient Express. Enjoy the pleasures of the City of Lights however you please.

Dining

You’ll find three restaurant cars on board which offer an incredible dining experience – from scenic and beautiful lunches to romantic dinners. In the Etoile du Nord restaurant car you’ll find ornate and floral woodwork. Cote D’Azur has stunning Lalique glass panels and in L’Oriental you’ll find an exotic style complete with black

Champagne Bar

Taste the finest champagnes in this stunning bar. With a nod to the 1920s, you’ll find Art Deco interiors and signature Lalique glassware.

The Bar Car

Experience the glamour of pre-dinner drinks and cocktails, mingle with your fellow passengers, or enjoy a nightcap before retiring to bed. There’s a baby grand piano too which is complete with a resident piano.