There are trains, and then there is the Orient Express.
In fact, there are two Orient Expresses. The first-the Venice Simplon Orient Express tours Europe. The second the Eastern & Oriental Express tours Southeast Asia.
The Venice Simplon Orient Express carries passengers across Europe in the grand style of a bygone era. Its seventeen shining blue-and-gold cars stretch a quarter mile and recapture the opulent luxury of the 1920s. passengers are attended to by cabin stewards who deliver attentive yet discreet service. Each compartment becomes a comfortable bedroom complete with damask cotton bed-linens. Cities on this line include: London, Paris, Venice, Rome, and Dusseldorf.
The Eastern & Orient Express is the crown jewel of train travel in Southeast Asia. From the moment you come aboard, a gracious staff will cater to your every need. The green-and-cream cars feature three types of compartments, each with an in-room shower. In the dining cars, you'll enjoy an inventive combination of European and Asian cuisines that results in flavorful dishes that your palate will not soon forget. Cities on this line include: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok.
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