Amsterdam to Verona
From Amsterdam's canals to Verona's piazzas, with lunch through Belgium, the Gotthard lakes at breakfast and an afternoon arrival in Italy.
- AmsterdamDay 1
- VeronaDay 2
Overview
Board the vintage carriages in Amsterdam late in the morning for a gourmet lunch and a French goûter as Belgium goes by. After dinner and piano, wake to the mountains and lakes of the Gotthard route, enjoy lunch in a dining car and arrive in Verona in the afternoon.
- Late-morning boarding in Amsterdam
- Gourmet lunch in a restored dining car
- French goûter through the Belgian countryside
- Dinner with fine wines and piano in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast along the Gotthard route
- Afternoon arrival in Verona
Day by day
Day 1Amsterdam → overnight on boardOn board
Board the vintage carriages in Amsterdam and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in a restored dining car, then take in the Belgian scenery with a French goûter in your cabin. As evening falls, dress for dinner with fine wines, followed by cocktails and piano in Bar Car 3674.
Meals: Lunch · Afternoon goûter · Dinner
Day 2Gotthard route → Verona
Begin with a French breakfast in your cabin, looking out on Switzerland's mountains and the serene lakes of the Gotthard route. Enjoy a three-course lunch and browse the boutique, relax with pastries as Italy passes by, then step off in Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Afternoon pastries
- 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
- 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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This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
How long is the journey from Amsterdam to Verona?
One night, with nearly two full days aboard: a late-morning departure from Amsterdam and an afternoon arrival in Verona 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 and a three-course lunch on the second. A French goûter or pastries are served in your cabin on both afternoons.
What scenery will I see?
Belgian countryside on the first afternoon, then Switzerland's Gotthard route with its mountains and lakes, and Italian landscapes before Verona. Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet, awaits at the end.
Which meals are included?
Lunch, a goûter and a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines on day one; breakfast, lunch and afternoon pastries on day two. Dinner is followed by cocktails and piano in Bar Car 3674.
Are transfers included?
Transfer arrangements for this route are not clearly stated by the operator; our reservations team will confirm them when you book. Your steward looks after you from boarding in Amsterdam to arrival in Verona.
How do I check dates and fares for Amsterdam to Verona?
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.
