Can you take the Orient Express to Istanbul?
After breakfast and a special Turkish-inspired lunch on board, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express arrives in Istanbul about 3 p.m., at the end of a fascinating and unique journey across seven countries and cultures.
What is the distance of the Orient Express?
The route varied throughout the years but it generally ran from Paris to Istanbul, a distance of 3186 kilometers (1980 miles). Royalty, aristocracy, the rich and the famous traveled regularly on the Orient Express.
How long is the Orient Express ride?
3,470 ft
Orient Express (roller coaster)
| Orient Express | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,470 ft (1,060 m) |
| Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
Is the Orient Express a real train?
The Venice Simplon Orient Express is a privately-run train (in fact, two trains, one on each side of the Channel) of restored 1920s, 30s, & 50s coaches, providing a once-a-week service London-Paris-Venice between March and November.
How much does it cost to go on the Orient Express Paris to Istanbul?
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS PRICES 2020, PER PERSON
| From prices per person sharing | Single or Twin | Cabin Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Paris – Istanbul | £15,500 | £31,000 |
| Paris – Verona | £2,573 | £4,116 |
| Paris – Venice | £2,573 | £4,116 |
| Prague – London | £2,200 | £3,520 |
How much is the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul?
What do you wear to the Orient Express?
You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. For dinner, we ask that men wear a suit and tie and women dress in smart attire, but many guests like to don black tie or evening dress for the occasion. During the day the dress code is smart-casual.
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