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ORIENT EXPRESS TO VENICE WITH MOULIN ROUGE & CHA<br />
Experience London’s spectacular West End with a show, the romance and beauty<br />
of Paris and the Opulence and glamour of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express on its<br />
classic route to Venice before cruising the Adriatic with the elegance and graceful<br />
splendour of Queen Victoria to explore the ancient ruins of Greece<br />
<strong>THE</strong><br />
<strong>BUCKET</strong><br />
<strong>LIST</strong><br />
UK<br />
London<br />
Eurostar<br />
USA<br />
Paris<br />
Orient Express<br />
Venice<br />
ITALY<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
Ephesus<br />
Athens<br />
Santorini<br />
Heraklion<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
• The Bridge of Sighs was the last view for Venice convicts –<br />
destined for the old prison in Doge’s Place •<br />
Cruise Itinerary<br />
Eurostar<br />
Orient Express<br />
DAY 1: 1 NIGHT STAY IN LONDON<br />
Make your way to London for your overnight stay in The Capital, the number<br />
one destination for shopping, theatre shows, the finest restaurants and top<br />
attractions. Enjoy the plush comfort of your hotel with Theatre land on your<br />
doorstep, and a stone’s throw of the fab shopping of Oxford Street. Camden<br />
is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, entertainment and history.<br />
Breakfast Included.<br />
About Your Accommodation: Facing pleasant Russell Square Gardens, the<br />
hotel is only 450 yards from the iconic British Museum, and direct links to<br />
Piccadilly Circus can be caught from Russell Square tube station. Set in a<br />
distinctive building, the hotel is decorated with terracotta tiles. Free Wi-Fi is<br />
accessible throughout.<br />
Included Experience • A Musical In London – Les Miserables • Phantom of<br />
the Opera • Billy Elliott • Kinky Boots<br />
Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of LES MISÉRABLES – the<br />
London production celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Set against the<br />
backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of<br />
broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a<br />
timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the songs “I<br />
Dreamed a Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and “On my Own.”<br />
DAY 2: LONDON TO PARIS<br />
Today you will make your way to St Pancras Station. Take the Eurostar to Paris in<br />
Standard Premier Class, with a complimentary meal and drinks served on board.<br />
Included Eurostar Standard Premier Seats With Meal:<br />
• Dedicated coaches with spacious seats and power sockets<br />
• A light meal with hot and cold drinks served at your seat<br />
• Complimentary magazines on board<br />
Upgrade To Business Premier For An Extra £149.00<br />
About Your Accommodation: Set amidst the romance and beauty of Paris.<br />
Just metres away from the metro station, Gare du Nord and a short walk away<br />
from the Place de la Republique, Canal Saint Martin and The Montmartre<br />
district. Only 100 metres away from restaurants and cafes. This hotel enjoys a<br />
style rich in character and poise. Breakfast Included.<br />
The Orient Express – Day 4-5<br />
DAY 3: PARIS, FRANCE<br />
Spend the day exploring this captivating city’s most famous sights, Visit<br />
the Louvre, the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral and the Arc de<br />
Triomphe. Perhaps take a trip up the city’s most famous monument, the<br />
Eiffel Tower. From the top of its 320 metre spire, enjoy glorious views of the<br />
city sprawled below. Paris is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy<br />
and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide<br />
boulevards and the River Seine.<br />
What to see: Musée d’Orsay – is a museum in Paris, France, on the left bank of<br />
the Seine. The museum holds mainly French art including the largest collection<br />
of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters<br />
including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and<br />
Van Gogh.<br />
Included Experience • Seine River Cruise With Champagne – be swept along<br />
through the city sights with a one hour cruise along the River Seine. Make<br />
your experience extra special with a glass of champagne as you ride past the<br />
city’s landmarks.<br />
Included Experience • Moulin Rouge – a world famous cabaret venue that<br />
opened in 1889 with its huge dance floor & great atmosphere. Ask anyone<br />
how they’d like to spend an evening in Paris and a visit to the Moulin Rouge<br />
would be top of the list. Feathers, rhinestones and sequins, fabulous settings,<br />
original music and of course the most beautiful girls in the world!<br />
Why Not: Take an evening stroll down the magnificent Champs Elysées?<br />
DAY 5: VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS<br />
TRAVEL THROUGH <strong>THE</strong> SWISS ALPS TO VENICE<br />
Day two aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You awake to the<br />
magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin at<br />
a time to suit you. Spend the morning relaxing in your cabin or in the Bar Car<br />
chatting to fellow travellers over coffee. Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch<br />
served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. While away the afternoon<br />
relaxing in your cabin admiring the spectacular scenery. Later, afternoon<br />
tea is served in your cabin. All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark<br />
as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.<br />
On arrival in to Venice you will be transferred to your 4 * Venice hotel for an<br />
overnight stay. Includes Breakfast.<br />
About Your Accommodation: This upscale hotel revels in its stunning setting,<br />
lying at the heart of the captivating city of Venice. The hotel is located on the<br />
exclusive shopping street, Via XXII Marzo, lying just a short distance away<br />
from St. Marco Square.<br />
Why Not: Walk In James Bonds Footsteps – to the east of campo Santo<br />
Stefano, campiello Pisani is overlooked by the impressive 17th-century<br />
Palazzo Pisani, now the music conservatory. The palace was used for the<br />
shoot-out at the end of the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale.<br />
Top Tip: Don’t waste your money on drinking or eating in St Mark’s<br />
Square, head for a quieter square Like Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro.<br />
DAY 6: VENICE, ITALY<br />
Spend the morning at leisure exploring Venice with its marble palaces and<br />
labyrinthine calli (streets) Venice thrives on mystery and awe, from the secret<br />
passageways Gothic Palazzo Ducale, to the majesty of the Basilica di Santa<br />
Maria. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the port to embark Cunard’s<br />
Queen Victoria for your Eastern Mediterranean cruise. Leaving Venice behind<br />
this evening and heading for Dubrovnik.<br />
Included Experience • Gondola Tour – take this enchanting gondola tour<br />
and glide through centuries of history, allowing you to be captivated by the<br />
glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate<br />
the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. Relax and<br />
enjoy the tranquillity of the Serenissima, unlock the secrets of Venice and the<br />
intriguing labyrinth of canals. This charming tour will take you one step closer<br />
to the romantic façades of Venice.<br />
London – Day 1<br />
Seine River Cruise with Champagne – Day 3<br />
DAY 4: JOIN <strong>THE</strong> WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS TRAIN<br />
– VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TRAVEL<br />
FROM PARIS TO VENICE IN LUXURY<br />
Today you will be transferred to the station and board the world-famous<br />
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, train Boarding this train lets you step back in<br />
time to the glitz and glamour of a bygone age, the golden age of rail travel on<br />
a journey through Europe’s most beautiful cities. Renowned for its impeccable<br />
standards of service the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is almost<br />
certainly one of the world’s most famous luxury trains. You need only glimpse<br />
its gleaming carriages to know that the most memorable journeys of your<br />
life has begun. Depart from Paris for your overnight journey, travelling from<br />
the cosmopolitan buzz of Paris to the timeless romance of Venice. After your<br />
steward settles you into your comfortable compartment, all you need to do<br />
is relax and watch the stunning scenery as it passes by the window. Enjoy<br />
lunch as you pass through the magnificent scenery. It is soon time to dress for<br />
dinner - why not sip a cocktail in the bar car before making your way to one<br />
of the restaurant cars, where you are served a delicious four-course dinner,<br />
prepared by a skilled French chef. You may want to linger over a nightcap<br />
listening to the sound of the baby grand piano, and when you are ready, you<br />
can retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy<br />
bedroom.<br />
Why Not: For a special treat, indulge in a Celebration Breakfast served<br />
in the restaurant car A tempting selection of freshly baked breads, smoked<br />
salmon, eggs, truffles and caviar are the perfect way to start your day with<br />
spectacular views of the Swiss Lakes and Mountains. Celebration Breakfast<br />
can be booked on-board at ¤100 per person.<br />
Speak Italian<br />
Grazie tante<br />
Thank you<br />
very much<br />
The Orient Express – Day 4-5<br />
Gondola Tour – Day 6<br />
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