28hrs on World’s Most Luxurious Train: The Venice Simplon Orient Express

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Today I’m taking The Venice Simplon Orient Express in a Grand Suite, all the way to Venice, passing through three countries. This is not only the world’s most iconic, but arguably the most luxurious sleeper train. I have the grand suite today, which features an ensuite bathroom with shower, living space, dining table and double bed. There are three restaurants onboard and even a lounge car with baby grand piano. It’s like the very best 5* hotel on the rails.
Belmond runs all kinds of trains, but this one has been on my list for a long time. I feel incredibly fortunate I was able to get an upgrade to a suite which I’d never in a million years get the chance to travel in with cash. So how did I book this?
As discussed in the video, I used my friend Jarvis’ luxury travel agency: theluxurytraveller.com to book this trip. He assisted no end in arranging all the finer details of the trip and in getting the my space available upgrade to the Grand Suite.
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Getting Onboard
3:28 - Grand Suite Tour
6:49 - Dinner
10:07 - Lounge Car
12:18 - Switzerland
15:31 - Lunch in Italy
21:21 - Other rooms

[@Trektrendy]

Special thanks to Millie for helping me film this one. We'll both be back on the rails in a couple of weeks on another luxury Belmond train... The British Pullman

[@kenmurphy9442]

Millie is lovely. Thanks for a great video! Cheers from South Carolina, USA.

[@BeeLiko]

Belmond Andean Explorer? It would be nice

[@AlexHM93]

Love this trip will followed on Instagram during the week. I’m loving the sleeper train video and it really making me want to try them out be it here in Britain or in Europe

[@NoDDinOuTMeLoDy]

She’s hot she’s a keeper bro !!! You are a lucky man

[@birdie3636]

We need more Millie!

[@taniasalu2405]

Fun fact- my uncle spent a decade in Germany rebuilding the Orient Express after WW2, as a Meister Cabinetmaker. That mirror-finish woodwork on board the train is replicated in his modest house in rural Croatia. Yes, even at 92 he still makes furniture!

[@nuralshyn2254]

👏👏👏

[@marydonohoe8200]

Wonderful family history! Thank you for sharing it.

[@getagava2912]

AWESOME 💜🧡💙

[@Cosmystery]

wow! Great, but i dont remember asking

[@taniasalu2405]

@@Cosmystery always a troll lurking in comments sections, relocated from under their local bridge.

[@joshtherahrah]

We're literally watching this man live a dream granted by a genie.

[@Janinho897]

and 5000 pounds.

[@pulsar9448]

@@Janinho897 that's the genie

[@RendaJane]

Lol. A Genie! I was wondering how he got to do all of this. Lol

[@astroboirap]

shame his gf isn't a man's dream

[@colleenbarnett441]

As an 81 year old, I would love to have a once in a lifetime trip on the Orient Express. My father was a train driver while we were growing up and the train journeys were like a holiday. Going on the Orient Express would be the ultimate train travel for me. Thank you for sharing this, it was as if I was on the journey with you and Millie. It sort of fulfilled my wish to travel on that beautiful train The Orient Express.xx

[@dannyunwin3369]

I’d just like to take a minute to say thanks for taking us along with you for the people who will never be able to afford or even dream about something like this as much as we’d love to.. As I’m sure it ruined you experience slightly in the process.. I have watched this video several times and still am in ore of it. Thanks again from a massive fan of yours.

[@thenman23]

i felt terrible for his girl but she is a keeper if she doesnt mind accommodating for these videos

[@juannito6318]

Shut up 🤣

[@magi267]

I want to win the lottery and travel like this.

[@ridiculouslycoolguy]

LOL... he gets paid to do this. Save your sympathy for the Mcdonalds employees who make your next big mac...

[@seemakhanna2534]

Maybe you possess much more expensive things and you don't know

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Most people in their lives will never experience something like this so it’s nice to be able to watch it. I told my wife this will be one of our honeymoons

[@Lobos222]

13000£

[@dalehoward3704]

GO FOR IT!👍

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

how sweet. honeymoons -- plural

[@lfyx8237]

go for it and have fun, enjoy this life with the one

[@andrasdudas5084]

I heard, that money is gonna trickle down to me, too, but just after my boss enjoyed the 400000 dollar mirror, and the 40253466 dollar special ferrari…

[@Juggernaut21481]

Being an elder gentleman and one of modest income it was a thrill to see how a simple train ride can be an experience of a lifetime. I enjoyed your presentation and well wishes to you and Milly.

[@lookingup82]

Putting a train ride on my bucket list. Even Amtrack lines.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I can’t imagine $20,000 for a bit more than a day’s travel. 😞

[@RendaJane]

@@lookingup82 Amtrak would be disappointing if you have seen this, but it was still an amazing experience.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

@@lookingup82 I travelled Amtrak a couple of times, and I was never disappointed. Yes they can run late, but at least it is affordable. And service on Amtrak, like on the Silver Service from Miami to New York, was better than in many European countries.

[@zes3813]

wrrrg

[@fh2234]

This is most definetly the most luxurious travel I have ever seen. In a huge bed with a cappuccino riding through the alps. Wow.

[@childearth4039]

Kudos to the people who conceptualised the Orient Express and actually made it a reality. Thanks to them countless people have enjoyed this unique experience.

[@patprop74]

I could never afford that, nonetheless, in a modern world where everything moves very fast and cuts travel times by more than half, I really like the idea of a slower but more luxurious way of travel like this, the train is beautiful and the attention seems amazing. I would like to see something like this in Canada from the east coast to the west coast, it could even serve as a vacation replacement. Thank you and Millie for the offerings of the ride-along and experience of the Orient Express.

[@dziltener]

There's also a lot more affordable (yet still quite luxurious) daily night trains across Europe :) Including one on part the original Orient Express route from Paris to Vienna

[@jobo4681]

The future is yet to be written, friend. Don’t sell yourself short. You could get rich at any time

[@patprop74]

@@jobo4681 haha i like the way you think friend, fingers crossed you are right haha Cheers!

[@amyraymer444]

You can take the VIA train across Canada. It's very expensive and not as luxurious of course.

[@patprop74]

@@amyraymer444 that is what I meant, if it was more luxurious, instead of going south or renting a beach house or something for vacations... it would be a nice treat, especially how much bigger Canada is and the amount of time to cross Canada from coast to coast in this style of train.

[@RealCaptainJaws]

Millie is the best surprise on the channel so far! CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you both have amazing experiences together!

[@Lytbringr0]

Congrats! She's definitely a keeper!

[@chrisdxb8711]

Nice

[@pussnboots9000]

Please bring Millie along more often! It was nice seeing the two of you experiencing the trip together!

[@suddenuprising]

Thicc

[@facewipe27]

@@suddenuprising fr bro dumptruck status

[@Kenny-yl9pc]

I love Switzerland, especially Luzern/Lucerne, it is one of the most beautiful places I've been to, Switzerland in general is one of the most beautiful countries, since it was neutral during WW2, its old cities and buildings from the Middle Ages and renaissance are preserved, the architecture coupled with its beautiful nature through mountains and lakes, makes for a unique breathtakingly beautiful experience. Everybody should at least once travel there.

[@rexx9496]

Indeed. I could spend a whole vacation doing nothing but riding trains around Switzerland while staring out the window.

[@ulitkabob7567]

Абхазия не менее красивее

[@alessandram9367]

I work in Venice and I have always seen this magical train in the train station. I have always wondered how it is inside! Thank you!!

[@catherinefryatt2836]

My Husband and I were just on the Orient Express Venice to London. Had a Double Cabin , cost 11 grand Canadian. The Grand suite looks incredible but way out of our league. Still the double cabin was absolutely fabulous, service and food amazing. Beds unbelievably comfortable. Dream trip.

[@suzetteccc]

Good to know. Am I to understand that there is no shower available for the occupants of a double cabin? Thanks from Vancouver!

[@sirdynos5646]

Lol You cant take the train across the water silly!

[@MilkT0ast]

11 g’s Damn that’s a spicy meatball

[@richshackleton8104]

Pleased they still have the smoking cabins!

[@BasedSurfer]

Lol you’re poor

[@patriciafuchs5970]

What a beautiful trip! You must have felt very pampered! Milly is lovely! Thanks for taking us with you!!!💕

[@BelleDede01]

As a HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot (David Suchet), of course the Orient Express is a train that I would love to be on. Gorgeous.

[@williamsimonds5429]

The woodwork on that Train is breathtaking. I saw one example of triple bookmatch designs. How remarkable.

[@Wyrrlicci]

It's staggering to me that luxury of this level exists on a train of all things. Like of course it is the Orient Express, THE luxury train, but to see on suit bathrooms with showers and a double beds and THREE restaurants just blows the mind.

[@mypointofview1111]

With that price tag having a choice of where to eat is imperative

[@mariadocarmosobreira8323]

yeah, but even if I were to become a billionaire, I'd never go on it, as my wife is disabled and the train is 0 accessible. I don't blame the train, of course, it's just that I'd never go on a trip without her, unless it were purely for work.

[@TheGoldenMan888]

@@mariadocarmosobreira8323 i think they would solve that easily if you told them about your problem, such a luxurious train would do anything for their costumer's

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

@@TheGoldenMan888 Claridges retrofitted a suite with a jacuzzi for a guest, & cleared an entire floor for another one - it was a trip to see that level of demand met

[@kcenzer4128]

How wonderful to see The Orient Express up close and personal because of you. When you think of all the movies and books written about this train you can't help but think this is a GOLDEN opportunity to see the incredible History of this train. Thank You, Trek. I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to getting to know of your vibrant experiences....Thank You!

[@ellenclare8099]

"this is chaos!" *calmly picks up and gracefully pours a cup of tea*

[@ItsOnlyBC]

Man, I did London to Venice on the cheapest ticket I could get and it is still one of my fondest memories. The passage through the Alps is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. So envious you got to see them this way. Thanks for the video!

[@johnnyhung944]

BC - curious as to how much you'd paid. This is something on my bucket list too .. but I will be going el-cheapo style LMAO!

[@ItsOnlyBC]

@@johnnyhung944 It was definitely somewhere around the £100 mark. Can't be sure though it was back in 2011.

[@thomasmitcham5196]

Had the good fortune to have traveled on the “Orient Express” accompanied by my 22-year old nephew. We experienced magnificent meals in each of the 3 Restaurant Cars situated midway in the consist of the 17-car train. We also were informed by our Cabin Steward, Patrick, that the movie “Murder On The Orient Express” was filmed in the carriage in front of ours. The fresh Salmon dinner was the best I have ever had! Truly a remarkable experience I’ll never forget!

[@ladybug5859]

Thom I'M confused. He was given a bill after the meal. I thought food was included ?🤔

[@thomasmitcham5196]

@@ladybug5859 Hi Carole! I agree with you, in that all meals were indeed covered for both my 12-year old nephew and myself.

[@elizd9952]

@@ladybug5859 most travel & experience things like this have included items and additional items. He probably order a few things that were extras.

[@mik9449]

I believe he ordered extra champagne, but as they were guests staying in one of the most expensive suites, it was 'taken care of"

[@jonavin2361]

Oh my goodness, thank you so very much to both of you for sharing this wonderful adventure! It's long been a wish of mine to travel on this special train, I'm suffering from poor health so being able to share your journey was a gift. I hope you enjoyed Venice! Jo x

[@TheRiverPirate13]

I had no idea a train could be so luxurious! Just wow!

[@worldaviation4k]

*We need this all the way to Asia*

[@oasis1282]

That footage at 0:30 is not an italian lake but they share borders on it, i live there and i pass next to that railway you just travelled on everytime on a bus. Also beautiful view of Campione d'Italia. Just to say.

[@abhisekdas435]

India already has 5 train like this 1. The Deccan Odyssey 2. Maharajas’ Express 3. The Golden Chariot 4. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels 5. Palace on Wheels

[@largol33t1]

@@abhisekdas435 I've heard about the Maharajas train in an old issue of Conde Nast Traveler. It sounded every bit as incredible as the OE.

[@abhisekdas435]

@@largol33t1 certainly...and four other trains are also no less than rhat

[@dttra566]

No possible as of right now as it will be crossing some very hostile territories once you go east of Turkey. Think Taliban hostile. Bur we all have a dream and hope one day this train will indeed take us all the way to Asia. That will be AMAZING!!

[@mustwereallydothis]

I would be perfectly happy if my entire vacation was spent riding back and forth on that train, in that suite, for two solid weeks. Honestly, I couldn't imagine a better vacation.

[@Amanda3280h]

I’m with you!

[@MatthewOnBoard]

I’ve always wanted to go on the Orient Express, and this makes me want to go even more. Working in luxury travel, it’s great to know what is out there on par with what we do. If you’re ever interested, you should definitely look out for European Waterways. We specialise in luxury hotel barge cruises throughout Europe. We take old commercial barges and convert them into floating 5* hotels. Maximum 12 guests, all inclusive with a private chef, hostess and guide for a week. Definitely worth a go, especially after this!!

[@ulriklange3924]

Do you have a link?? THX. 😊

[@martinn.6082]

Nice advertisement lol. Sneaky.

[@karenodonnell372]

ESQ

[@kikigood7567]

This is so wonderful. I don't understand how there's people out there wasting money going to Disney world year round when you can do this!

[@analuzperezduran1979]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@christopherbicknell8849]

Just so happy you keep making train videos. Great work and so relaxing to watch. Only non annoying travel youtuber out there.

[@Trektrendy]

Thank you very much :)

[@brite1978]

@@Trektrendy I've googled and i cant find an answer, whats the nasa significance? Absolutely love your channel btw.

[@wendyo2561]

I agree with you there, Will is the only one I like watching also, as he doesn't ramble on.

[@BloxBeat0]

I very much agree, all the other ones are uncomfortable to watch; loud and annoying.

[@TripleDinLV]

@@brite1978 he's a HUGE fan

[@arh1234]

I appreciate how courteous you are about trying to keep other people out of your shots. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Nikita1038]

What amazes me is how clean it is. Thanks for an inside look at the orient express.

[@johnheart6890]

Wow! I think this is the best documentary I’ve ever seen about the Express, because the way you filmed it made me feel like I was there! We can live vicariously through your wonderful experience- thanks for that! Seeing the opulent rooms and the gourmet food was really incredible- it’s hard to believe that that kind of exceptional quality exists! Congratulations! You’ve made a very special video that many will find fascinating (I sure did!).

[@dratelectasis]

Same

[@jamesleung8679]

For $20000+, that's the kind of luxury I would expect. What a wonderful train.

[@mateussousa8002]

not worth it too much money , like WAY too much

[@tigerr830]

For that much the meals should have been included!

[@deedsofdecapitation7477]

I'm surprised at everyone calling this train "impressive" and "astonishing". What would be impressive is to take a train ride like that for around 1k-2k and make it affordable for the average consumer. But anything can be impressive if you make it cost enough. 2k could be better spent on an insane spec gaming PC which would bring you many more memories than a couple day 23k expense. Unless of course that 23k is chump change for someone.

[@twinsonic]

​@@mateussousa8002 well, you obviously don't have that kind of money. Stick to the subway

[@chickenee]

@@deedsofdecapitation7477 Are you morbidly obese?

[@sherrinunya4079]

Oh my goodness! I traveled on the Orient Express as a child with my parents and older brother. I was old enough to enjoy it and remember it today. It was a smaller room similar to the one you showed near the end. Not as fancy as the suite you were in. This was over 60 years ago and I'm ready to take it again. This time in the suite you were in! Thanks so much for a wonderful tour of your lovely trip.

[@rogerjboulanger4151]

That had to be the most elegant train I've ever seen. Your owners suite was to die for. Thanking you and Millie for sharing your incredible trip and the foof presentation was fabulous,

[@frogstamper]

Great experience, lovely to see you both upgraded to the suite, imagine how much more amazing this trip would have been if the train had travelled on to its original destination of Constantinople/Istanbul.

[@eizhowa]

That trip is 55k per person…

[@ViatoremDiEfa]

There is a once in a year trip. 55k per person in the grand cabin.

[@eleriparsons8396]

@@ViatoremDiEfa More like once in a lifetime...

[@jkn8705]

"We're going on a proper adventure Millie!" 🤣 Idk why that was so funny to me. Cheers guys! I've recently discovered your channel & I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your travel adventures. Keep up the great work/fun!

[@janetmariaburke4208]

Watched this film a 2nd time. I will never travel on The Orient Express, so travelling with you both was wonderful. It's the epitome of luxury, elegance, beauty. Thank you.

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

I always thought the orient express was just made up for the movies but that train is beautiful. It’s definitely worth price if one can afford it. Thanks for video. One day I should be so lucky to travel on the best transportation in the world.

[@georgemcgukin5576]

There’s pictures of the original and a recreations you can find!

[@freelancelady]

20,000 dollars for 28 hours that is too much money…think about all the places you can visit and travel to for that money…

[@mypointofview1111]

@@freelancelady Yes, but this is travel in a style nobody else does,at such a level. To be able to have that kind of experience just once in your life is amazing 👏

[@mariusdufour9186]

Definitely not made up, this used to be how the European elite travelled before Aeroplanes became fast, comfortable and reliable. The most luxurious sleeper-wagons and trains were run by the CIWL, founded in 1876. The most famous was of course the Orient Express, (other famous lines were the Nord Express and Sud Express) but this was pretty much the way to travel internationally in Europe around the turn of the century. You could, given you had the funds, travel between Europe's larger cities on trains at close to this level of luxury (without the modern amenities like Air conditioning) and on to some exotic destinations like Constantinople, Baghdad, CIWL even ran trains to Vladivostok and Manchuria for a brief moment before the Russian revolution. Of course, some particularly ostentatious people and heads of state would own their own railcars or even their own trains. (Like having a private jet rather than flying first class with Emirates or Qatar Airways) Quite a few royal carriages have been preserved across Europe. That train is a living piece of history, it's not just the luxury you pay for but the fact that the train is a century old, the experience of travelling the way it was in the 1920s. And for those that say 20.0000 $ for 28 hours is too much for a suite, a First Class suite on Emirates starts at 7.000 $ for a 6-7 hour flight.

[@ryancrouch9584]

I have seen this train in movies and a few travel shows however I think you and Millie did a fantastic job. You two really took us there. Thank you

[@user-er8pw7gg5k]

What movies?

[@yogoeugine]

​@@user-er8pw7gg5k Mission Impossible Most James' Bond films.

[@Leopold_Official]

There's an alternate reality where everything, place and transport in the world has this level of attention to detail and luxury. Imagine a world with every train being like this :D

[@tsarfox3462]

Wow, that trip seems incredible. Lavished in luxury with amazing food and drink with the beauty of Europe just outside the window. Simply amazing. Also, Millie's outfits are awesome.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

The Orient Express is the ULTIMATE Train & Travel experience! and for you to have been able to be 'upgraded' to the Suite was the cherry on the cake! Bravo!

[@dominika85]

I loved how happy Millie was sending this postcard. Adorable!

[@battyrae1398]

millie's outfit with the blue pants and white shirt really suits her! she has great taste!

[@cpallot1]

Looks fantastic!! My late Grandfather was lucky enough to win a competition around 20 years ago for an all expenses paid trip on the Orient Express!

[@RJSAMCRO]

I love travel vlogs air water and train. There are some amazing air travel suites and seats, but as for spending 28 hours on a train this has to be the ultimate way to do it. Absolutely beautiful

[@GIBBO4182]

Now THIS is luxury travel!!

[@treschicrobyn]

Beautiful and beautifully presented. I have been binge watching old episodes of Downton Abbey and today this... it is all so calm and restful.

[@marklucifer1735]

When he opened his window after he woke up ..... I was jealous from the depth of my heart. This guy is living my dream. Happy Journey!

[@NewDemocraticMan]

One of these days, I'd love to see you review 'The Canadian,' the Toronto-to-Vancouver train.

[@RomanianReaver]

Millie seems like a really nice lass, gratz to both of you for finding each other ( nice trips, lavish suits and foods, is all well and good but having the right person by your side on said trip and your trip through life is worth far more than words can contain, may the rails be smooth and the skies blue for both of you).

[@emilybrandibat6245]

Lucky old Millie! You’re a true gentleman to her (and all others in your vids) - lovely to see. Your videos are so excellent and therapeutic! Keep it up

[@lydiarowe491]

To see the interior of the Orient Express gives the impression of luxury beyond…a gem that is well taken care of for generations to come..thanks for sharing..🎉

[@bradwells5774]

We saw this train at the station just outside Paris. My wife immediately said she would like to book that for her birthday. Thanks for the insight into the amenities!

[@hipie63]

Hahahaha, that mirror shower knob sequence was funny as hell. Amazing, that view of the mountains from an old European styled cabin looks like something from a fantasy movie! I really like your videos, I become so immersed to the point where I feel like I'm daydreaming about the experience.

[@Jamesaepp]

Which shower knob? ;)

[@hipie63]

@@Jamesaepp lol

[@Lexpatt]

@@Jamesaepp 💀

[@richardporter154]

Oh my word,I am in awe of the beauty and luxury of this renowned train. Thank you for a most beautiful video.

[@ambidextrousandre]

That was such an amazing experience to witness your travel. I loved every detail you explained and the whole train ride. Knowing that I would never be able to go there, your tour left me speechless. Tyfs! ♥ Scribed!

[@michaelmckinney5954]

I had the great fortune of taking the VSOE from Venice to London with my family when I was 17 back in the 80s. Amazing experience that I remember well! Thanks for the great video!

[@Scott_Alex]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@caronin]

This is definitely a bucket list item for me. I've always wanted to experience a proper first class train voyage.

[@kelsey5471]

That mountain view is breathtaking!

[@celesteredding1550]

Millie is very fortunate to be able to travel with you on these luxury ventures. Love to see more Millie in your video travels

[@isabellewhite3505]

Travelling on the OE is a life long dream for my daughter & I. We will absolutely do this some day. Until then, this vlog was a beautiful reminder of what we have in-store. Thank you!!!

[@paulajablonka9258]

Truly, this was a five-star hotel on rails, and then even more. Thank you for sharing the most luxurious ride ever. It will be in my dreams!

[@dominick8131]

Asks Millie her opinion...instantly cuts the video. Gigachad move

[@Momofan69]

Giga-chads are characterised by kindness, understanding, and being uplifting, so I think not.

[@dominick8131]

@@Momofan69 bruh legit who asked

[@user-bo2yo2ls3z]

Изысканная еда,прелестная барышня в комфортабельном месте и меняющиеся пейзажи за окном.Релакс высшей пробы- Нирвана.

[@daviddean6032]

Hello, Will, from Halifax, Canada. I watched this video last night in my home theatre and it was as though I was on the train myself. Hugely entertaining. Made me smile when the employee took your hand as you stepped off the train. Now, that's class. Keep up the great work, Will.

[@kirstybrown1185]

Had to read that twice, there's a Halifax in England as well, I knew of the tradition in the USA of having British towns and city names but didn't realise there were similar ones in Canada too. Just read and it isn't directly named after the town but from the Earl of Halifax, who was Earl of our Halifax and it is why he had the name, which it makes it even more fascinating. Halifax is a pretty small town next to my larger city, rather excited it has this.

[@saimanoureen4098]

hi

[@ladybug5859]

David that's for sure. I'm a lover of trains and have taken them for decades and now on the Amtrak when I go to get off there's not even a stool and they expect you to jump down the two and a half feet down--no matter what your ages or your gender or your situation --with no help with you suitcase. I pause and Shout out-- WHERE is the stool? p Possibly they will bring one over; throw it down; and leave again. YOU have to do it all on your own despite your age or gender. fin2ally I've grown to hate trains in America.

[@snowgriffins]

Neat to see another Haligonian in the comments!

[@robotlover4]

Wow. Absolutely breathtaking 😍 As a keen fan of Poirot, I have always wanted to travel on this very special train, however that $20,000 price tag is a little steep 😆 Thank you both, especially Millie, another fab video on my favourite train in the world. I look forward to the British Pullman review!

[@michaelkores6860]

Absolutely right, but to be fair the 20,000 is for the most expensive option. That's not to say that the other options are cheap, but they are more affordable.

[@robotlover4]

@@michaelkores6860 thank you Michael. Definitely worth some research 👌

[@michaelkores6860]

@@robotlover4 Of course you have to consider, that even the cheapest trip will set you back a couple of thousand Euro/Dollars and you might pay quite a hefty sum for drinks, as there won't be a free champagne-refill I am afraid :)

[@Box0rz]

@@michaelkores6860 It’s not that much for a luxury trip to be honest. An adult with a 4k salary can easily afford that without much worry.

[@michaelkores6860]

@@Box0rz I would say it depends. I travel alone all the time so I can't split the cost for a cabin with a partner which means I would easily be set back 8000 Euro if you add drinks and the other necessary spendings, like plane tickets and hotel rooms before and after the trip. I would argue that's quite a large amount and I would still share my toilet with a stranger, making it much less luxurious. Could I afford the trip? Sure! But in the other hand it's a huge amount for a short trip that maybe better invested in a much longer journey. In the end it's a matter of personal preference.

[@WilburGarysMum]

The attention to detail is blowing! Loved every part of this video. Just beautiful!

[@harrykaravias4823]

G’day mate. I just stumbled across your channel. Amazing. Although I will never be able to do what you do, 80hrs first class on a plane around the world, 5 days on the Orient Express, just watching your videos I feel like I’m on the journey with you. Great experience. Thanks heaps mate. Safe travels. Cheers

[@raimeyewens7518]

Wow! Gorgeous scenery! And I really like how the train workers are all dressed up. This is the best trip I’ve seen yet.

[@ulrichschnier307]

Just looked it up: The "classic" 5 nights trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul in a Grand Suite like yours is GBP 55.000 per person. With all due respect: But a 9 nights transatlantic voyage from Hamburg to New York onboard Queen Mary 2 in a "Q1" Grand Duplex Apartment with 209m² is HALF that price ... As much as I would like to take a trip on the Orient Express ... but THIS is WAY too much money. But a great video nonetheless. Thanks for uploading and sharing your experience.

[@ITSaPendragon]

QM2 which takes 2,695 people vs 174 on the OE hardly comparable mate.

[@edennis8578]

@@ITSaPendragon You realize that the ship is huge while the train is very small by comparison. I would happily make the trade.

[@ITSaPendragon]

@@edennis8578 that's literally what i said....

[@andrewyoung749]

rarity and scale -the train carries about 200 people, the Cunarder takes about 2500 -the QM2 runs the transatlantic line about 12 times a year the VSOE traverses the OE Paris-Istanbul route about once a year. if you want to specifically do the actual OE route thats your only one-train option since the demise of the actual OE.

[@johnpickford4222]

Ulrich Schmidt: Yes, but are you guaranteed a spot on a life boat should you need it or is that extra? There’s still some allure to hitchhiking if you’ve got a good thumb.

[@iamhere4now980]

Now, this is one train ride I’d love to take. The famous Oriental express. Thanks for sharing.

[@erpollock]

Millie and our tour guide are now sharing a bed as well as a room. They look cozy!

[@Cactus521]

Loved this video--I have seen Orient Express videos before, but never a room so elegant as this one and having traveled from Calais to Venice by motorcoach and visiting all the sites along the way, seeing the scenery and you and Millie sharing the luxury of your experience is wonderful. I have Eurailed thru Europe, choosing the first class option, but always traveled by day and not in a sleeper, just in a cabin. I met the most amazing people along the way--memorable was a man on my first Eurail trip in '87 from England who bought me a beer as I was traveling from Como to Luzern in the older St. Gotthard tunnel. We chatted the whole way. My favorite vista on that trip is the town of Wassen, right after the train exited the tunnel it circles the village and its iconic church so one sees the church from all sides as the train used the circle route to descend into the Reuss river valley towards Luzern. Given you crossed into Italy in Chiasso you went thru the St. Gotthard route as well, and I believe the alps along the way are the most stunning in Europe as one passes Altdorf and heads south thru the Reuss River Valley, then goes from German speaking Switzerland to Italian speaking Switzerland thru the St. Gotthard tunnel, amazing in itself that a mountain tunnel changes a culture and language. I took four tours of Europe, in '77, '82, '84 and '17, but the three Eurail trips I took were special too. I also worked in Bologna Italy for a few weeks in '95. Alas, my newlywed wife could not join me because my trip was scheduled suddenly, but my daughter right now is in Siena doing graduate study in Italian at the University there. She like you loves history, and when she returns to the US in August she will start work to complete her masters in International Studies. My career was in tourism which is what allowed me so much travel, especially business travel, and now I do it just for leisure after more than 41 years in guest service. Hope to watch more of your videos!

[@kerrimiddleton7327]

What a beautiful experience! Wonderful to share this with Millie, as a frequent traveller it’s great when you get to share these experiences with your other half! Excellent video Will!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching Kerri :)

[@roberthoyle830]

This was my grandmothers dream when she was alive. I would love to be able to experience this for her. Absolutely amazing ❤

[@jocelynmontalbo2733]

Trip of a lifetime! Thank You for sharing. The rest of us get to vicariously experience this trip.

[@MDL-lw9my]

Will, this is jaw dropping luxury. Incredible service. Very fun to watch. Bucket list item… Cheers 🥂

[@TinyMaths]

Goosebumps just seeing this on video; can't imagine what it's like actually being there. Didn't even realize there was more than one orient express. I can remember a few times over the years, train enthusiasts at London Victoria Station, taking pictures of the train departing the station and I could never get close enough to have a peek inside.

[@morganfolk6468]

I will admit I got a bit choked up myself

[@ulrichsherry7092]

Stunning puppies. Have only experienced London to Paris with adjoining cabins...but the best train trip ever...Love your work.

[@princessgwennie]

Thank you for this! It’s been a lifelong dream to ride the Orient Express. It won’t happen for me, but I thank you for sharing this incredible journey!

[@jjsteele6802]

Thank you for sharing your journey. Like many, this is a bucket list item for me. It was a joy seeing you and Millie have such a wonderful trip.

[@doinkssrb5462]

Your girl got BACK!!

[@gasparddelaforce2764]

Is she on Instagram

[@jumpingdinosaur]

Why would you think that's appropriate to say?

[@gasparddelaforce2764]

@@jumpingdinosaur is it not?

[@mikecurtis11]

Your filming and commentary are so well done. I really feel like I was with you on the train.

[@astizo8546]

I saw the Venice Simplon some 10 years ago standing in Odense Denmark going south I belive. I recognized it immediately, and i was mesmorized. Now at the time I was a student, not that I can afford a ticket now either, but it was good to see that history and luxury still meet demand, even though 30 passengers probably wont even cover the wholesale Beluga budget on this tour. Thanks for the luxury adventure!

[@shakesnbake]

What an unbelievable experience!! Incddible mate!! 🚂

[@JP2GiannaT]

I know I'll never get to experience this in person, yet I'm very glad it exists. It's neat to see from afar.

[@rhiannonjones2006]

Loved every moment. My favourite train. Thank you for doing these incredible videos which we have just discovered 😊

[@bexp436]

I’ve always wanted to travel on this train but know I never will. It was fabulous (and calorie-free) to watch your video. Thank you so much xx

[@thomasmiller6058]

What an adventure!!! Having been in the travel industry for 24 years, I don't think I have ever gotten to experience such a luxury. That includes first class air travel.

[@keithlivingstone2525]

Just brilliant. Far surpassed what even I thought luxurious travel on the Orient Express would be like.

[@mkdesigns4121]

The way you start your description of the video... You make it sound like it's the most wonderful place on earth... I'm convinced ill trade having a ride on the train with going to heaven

[@cindi7955]

I want a Millie and a Trek Trendy doll you two are too adorable. 🙂 You showcased the Orient Express with class and proper respect. Loved your enthusiasm on getting the upgrade for someone so well travelled that was delightful to witness. Trek Trendy is by far the best travel site for dream travel.

[@ella_64]

You guys are a lovely couple :) thank you for taking us with you on this once in a lifetime trip!

[@luath5579]

A great film of a wonderful journey. I took my partner to Venice for a significant-number birthday over 20 years ago and we came back on the Orient Express (in those days via the Dolomites, Brenner Pass and Innsbruck). For the first and only time in our lives, we looked at the Brunch menu and said, "Not lobster again!" LOL

[@jacklynnmjackson2383]

Ha

[@aliasad2143]

@@jacklynnmjackson2383 ha

[@biancasadventures8463]

I really enjoyed this one including you talking about the sponsor of Babbel, which I’ve downloaded on my phone and really enjoy learning another language. I’m hoping one day to travel overseas and speak to the locals in their language. Learning another language to me is pretty cool. The train looks absolutely amazing - hope that you and Millie had a great time

[@lmoore155]

What a very very special experience!!! Thank you for taking us all along on your journey …something I will likely never do but treasure your trip!!!

[@lmoore155]

My grandfather worked for the Canadian National Railway and we traveled countless times, but just a tad different on the scale with luxuries!

[@samcharlesmadurai1303]

Brilliant train video and great experience🎥🚂. Cheers from Oxford, England

[@steveallen1333]

Really enjoyed this video and so nice to see Millie accompanying you on this incredible journey