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Great plan and hotels

The organisation of activities, options and choices of hotels, the tour guide selected. They were always very timely and accurate. We really enjoyed our holiday organised by Orient travel.

Date of experience : February 12, 2024

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Orient – A journey into the unknown, mysterious and legendary lands

Personalized consultancy.

My advises while organizing your holidays are as if they were for me to follow. Therefore, you are getting the utmost personalized service at each and every stage.

Local Experience

I have lived, worked and traveled extensively through all the destinations that I am offering you to discover.

At Your Disposal

I am always at your disposal to answer any of your questions and requests in order to meet your expectations.

Transparent Prices

My ultimate promise is to design unforgettable travel experiences and deliver them at the most transparent prices.

Welcome to Orient!

This is about you dreaming of Orient and deciding one day to take off, your mind at peace, knowing you are in the hands of an experienced local guide. Benefiting from ultimate personalized advices at a fair price. And above all, ready to live unforgettable experiences through extraordinary countries, mingling with populations you have never met before but you are excited to get acquainted with ! It was my wish to share my knowledge, my learnings, my experiences, my expertise, all gathered while being a tour operator and guide for over ten years, that pushed me to develop this site, which is much more than a simple tourism platform. My goal is to be by your side, organizing for each and every one of you a very unique trip to Orient. These countries being very little known and preserved from tourism, they have kept all their authenticity. I have an historian education, I know all about Armenia, my native country, as well as about Georgia, Iran and Central Asia. I am passionate, and thrilled to know I will give you the opportunity to live extraordinary experiences beyond the trip you choose. I have selected 9 absolutely must-see destinations in Orient. Each of them has its own history, traditions, cultures and languages, all truly worth being discovered. The one point they all have in common is their millennial past which left them with an extraordinary heritage. So if you are dreaming about Orient, then just get onboard! I am designing state of the art tailored programs, providing advices to meet your very expectations, answering any of your requests. You are not sure yet where to go? Let’s discuss, and you will get all the necessary information to make up your mind. I am available at all times to answer you: Guiding you into Orient will be my greatest pleasure. No matter whether you will be willing to travel solo or as a group, hiking, horseback riding, or sitting in a car, going on a cultural, historical, sports oriented or on a customized trip, we will provide you with the gem you have been so long looking for! Our commitment: To provide you with the best advices, targeted to each destination, for you to plan your trip with your mind at peace. To design your dreamed luxury trip at transparent prices. We put you at the heart of what we do, using all our know-how, giving you the best attention, with precision and a personal approach. It’s now all in your hands.. All you have to do is choose to get a totally new traveling experience!

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We will then refine your itinerary until you are bursting with excitement about it

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Then and now: Inside the legendary Orient Express train

• The Orient Express, a famed historic train, is being revived by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
• The luxury overnight Belmond train uses restored carriages from the original fleet.
• Historic and present-day photos show how the iconic train looked then and now.

The Orient Express is perhaps the most well-known train in history.

As the first transcontinental express train in Europe, the Orient Express served the rich and royal on overnight journeys from 1883 to 1977, according to Britannica . On board were fine dining cars, bars, and extravagantly decorated cabins.

In 1982, this golden age of rail travel was revived by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express , a luxury, overnight Belmond train made up of restored carriages from the original fleet.

According to the company's website , the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates 60 routes in 17 cities. And I got to experience it for myself in November 2023.

The night was magical. I felt like I had traveled back in time. After my trip, I was curious about how similar it was to the original ride back in the day. So, I compared photos from my trip to historical images of the Orient Express.

Turns out, it's pretty close.

From the outside, the train looks nearly identical.

According to a pamphlet given to guests on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the train's 17 carriages were built in the 1920s and 1930s. Some were purchased at auctions, others served different train lines, and all were restored to pristine condition.

On board, the elegant dress code is still in effect.

A hundred years ago, Orient Express passengers adhered to a strict dress code , according to National Geographic . In the evenings, guests wore their finest attire.

On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the rules remain. In communal cars, passengers must dress in "smart attire," meaning no shorts, jeans, T-shirts, or sneakers. Formal eveningwear is requested at night.

During my trip, I found that the dress code enhanced the 1920s vibe — especially at night when passengers wore tuxedos and sparkling gowns.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express preserved the cabins' original models.

The historic cabin sleeping cars are the oldest in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express fleet. During my stay, the glossy wood finishings and velvet details made me feel like I was in an old movie.

The fine dining cars have similar details to the original.

According to National Geographic, the original Orient Express was known for its elegant dining cars. White tablecloths, sparkling dishes, and glass lamps added another layer of luxury to the artistically decorated carriages.

On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, there are three dining cars. Each has its own color palette and distinct design details, from intricate wooden marquetry to carved glass windows.

While unique, the restaurants feel cohesive because they all have the same elevated dishes, tablecloths, and lamps.

The bar car got a makeover.

Built in 1931, the bar car on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express was originally a dining car. So, the train line redesigned its interior.

With a navy blue color palette, I thought it resembled the train's exterior.

Stepping on board feels like traveling back in time.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express brought these iconic cars back to life while preserving the interior details from its time.

My entire trip felt like living in the golden age of train travel and inspired me to learn more about its history.

If I ever have the pleasure of riding this train again, I'll appreciate its traditional culture and carriages even more.

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