The train of dreams Venice Simplon-Express is in the dream town of Portofino
Vita gazette – In June, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, will commence its annual journey to the Ligurian coast for the first time in its 42-year history. The June 2024 will connect Paris and Portofino.
The train of dreams, Venice Simplon-Express, begins to tour the Ligurian coast as of June. Among its stops here is Portofino, one of Italy’s most valuable jewels on the Ligurian Riviera. From June 2024, the lucky passengers of the train of dreams will connect Paris and Portofino, which was once an Express route, from June 2024 onwards.
The legendary train will first take its passengers through the French countryside, a living environment that it has transformed into islands of luxury and comfort. Then, the dream of the Mediterranean coast will begin.
When the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express enters Italian soil, guests can admire cities such as Ventimiglia, Savona, and Genoa, the former capital of one of the most powerful maritime republics in the world. In this last stretch of the journey, a delicious brunch will be served before arriving in Santa Margherita Ligure, where the train experience will end, but not the Italian stay, which will continue, as mentioned, at the Splendido.
And this dream tour will end in beautiful Portofino, which is romantic and tranquil. Splendido, A Belmond Hotel where guests can stay for 2 days, is a historic hotel representing a true haven with a unique view of the hills overlooking Portofino. Here, Jean Imbert, the famous star chef of the legendary train, will organize a special dinner with an exceptional tasting menu: a gastronomic tribute to this new journey. To best conclude this three-night experience, guests will discover the essence of Portofino on the big screen with a private screening under the stars in the iconic “Piazzetta”, the heart of the small Ligurian town, with the bright colours of the fishermen’s houses.
The lucky ones who can sit on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will experience a journey with magical atmospheres, art deco, luxurious cabins and suites, excellent quality fabrics, delicious food and first-class wines accompanied by live music. You can choose from historic cabins where the living area transforms into a cosy sleeping environment with upper and lower bunk beds, new and luxurious suites with single or double beds and private marble bathrooms, and Grand Suites reminiscent of six large private suites. The golden age of travel with its impeccable glamour of the 1920s, whose style was inspired by Europe’s most fascinating cities such as Paris, Venice, Istanbul, Vienna, Prague and Budapest.
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