Venice Simplon Orient Express Documentary
It promises to take you not just across europe but to transport you back in time.
Venice simplon orient express documentary. Alexandra pereira steps aboard the world s most glamorous train. The train itself ceased to operate as a real life service in 2009 but it lives on as the belmond venice simplon orient express with various journeys from venice and paris through to london via. Since then he has had a hand in almost all aspects of the train s marquetry and wood panelling treating the carriages like a collection of old friends. Today was an absolutely unforgettable and special day being able to go on the orient express from venice to london it would ve not been possible without the support of omaze thank you.
Made famous in the work of agatha christie the train is known throughout the world for its gorgeous amenities and the breathtaking views it provides during its run. The marquetry process is incredibly delicate. The venice simplon orient express or vsoe is a private luxury train service from london to venice and other european cities. Inside the belmond venice simplon orient express.
This travel documentary captures the view one would have while riding the venice simplon orient express. It is currently owned by belmond ltd. His relationship with the venice simplon orient express began in 1997 when he was commissioned to restore one of the sleeper carriages. In august i travelled inside the venice simplon orient express fulfilling a dream i have had since childhood.
January 9 2020 6 28 am. Belmond operates 45 luxury hotels restaurants tourist trains and river cruises in 24 countries and agreed in december 2018 to be acquired by lvmh in a transaction expected to close in the first half of 2019. The first express d orient left paris for vienna on june 5 1883 and on june 1.