Amsterdam to Venice
From Amsterdam's canals to Venice's lagoon, with lunch through Belgium, the Gotthard route at breakfast and an evening arrival at Santa Lucia.
- AmsterdamDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
Overview
Board in Amsterdam late in the morning for a gourmet lunch and an afternoon of Belgian scenery with a French goûter. After dinner and piano in the Bar Car, wake to Switzerland's Gotthard route over breakfast, enjoy a second lunch, and cross the Venetian Lagoon into Santa Lucia in the evening.
- Late-morning boarding in Amsterdam
- Gourmet lunch through Belgium
- Dinner with fine wines and piano in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast along the Gotthard route
- Three-course lunch and a French goûter
- Evening arrival across the Venetian Lagoon
Day by day
Day 1Amsterdam → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Amsterdam and settle into your cabin of intricate marquetry and rich upholstery. A gourmet lunch is served in a restored dining car, then relax with the Belgian scenery and a French goûter in your cabin. As evening falls, dress for dinner with fine wines and unwind in Bar Car 3674 with piano and cocktails.
Meals: Lunch · Afternoon goûter · Dinner
Day 2Gotthard route → Venice
Start the day with a French breakfast in your cabin as Switzerland's mountains and glacial lakes line the Gotthard route. Visit the Bar Car or the boutique, savour a leisurely three-course lunch and a French goûter, then watch the train cross the lagoon into Santa Lucia station.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Afternoon goûter
- Night 1On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Historic Cabin
- Banquette seating by day, upper and lower berths by night
- Washbasin cabinet and curated amenities
- Shared restrooms at the end of each sleeping car
- Original carriages, each with its own story
Suite
- Private marble en-suite bathroom with mosaic floor
- Bed converts to a lounge by day
- Themed on forests, mountains, countryside and lakes
- Art Deco-inspired fabrics and marquetry
Grand Suite
- Separate living area and sleeping area
- Marbled en-suite bathroom and luxury bathrobes
- Free-flowing champagne
- Named after cities such as Venice, Vienna, Prague and Istanbul
L'Observatoire
- Conceived with the artist JR
- Library-tearoom, lounge and bedroom
- Personalised service, from breakfast in bed to vinyl evenings
- Private transfers on some packages
Historic Cabins share restrooms at the end of each carriage; Suites, Grand Suites and L'Observatoire have private bathrooms.
- One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in your chosen cabin
- Four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a three-course lunch and a French breakfast
- Dedicated personal steward service around the clock
- Complimentary transfer from Santa Lucia station to your Venice accommodation
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 61 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Historic Cabin
Suite - Double
Suite - Twin
Grand Suite
L'Observatoire
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Questions about this journey
How long is the journey from Amsterdam to Venice?
It is a one-night journey with almost two full days on board: you leave Amsterdam late in the morning and arrive in Venice in the evening of the next day. That means two lunches, a dinner and a breakfast on board.
How many lunches are served?
Two: a gourmet lunch on the first day as you travel through Belgium, and a three-course lunch on the second day before Venice. French goûters are served in your cabin on both afternoons.
Which route does the train take through the Alps?
The second morning follows Switzerland's Gotthard route, past soaring mountains and glacial lakes. Breakfast is served in your cabin as the scenery passes.
Is a transfer included?
Yes, a complimentary transfer from the station to your Venice accommodation is included. You arrive in the evening at Santa Lucia station.
Where do I arrive in Venice?
At Santa Lucia station, after the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon. A complimentary transfer then takes you to your accommodation.
How do I check dates and fares for Amsterdam to Venice?
Fares vary with the cabin category you choose, from a Historic Cabin to a Grand Suite. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
