The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is known and marketed as the world's most luxurious and romantic train. Comprised of 17 unique 1920's carriages, this train has carried the rich and famous across France, Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for nearly a century. This program follows the stories of staff and passengers and reveals what it takes to provide calming luxury in a world of fast travel.
The Worlds Most Famous Train
During its nine-month-long season, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express makes over 60 journeys, covering 150,000 kilometres, with the majority of trips between London and Venice. The train is comprised of 17 unique 1920s carriages that have transported a host of elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for more than a century. This documentary follows the stories of the staff and passengers as the train makes its way across Europe, with some customers having paid more than £2,000 ...
