From Venice to Paris, join Colman Domingo on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for a Paloma and an evening of glamour in Bar Car 3674, followed by breakfast with a view from his iconic Grand Suite.
Watch the journey unfold in our latest ‘Unpacked’ film onBelmond YouTube through the link in bio.
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Join Colman Domingo aboard the @vsoetrain on a journey from Venice to Paris.
In the latest edition of Belmond’s ‘Unpacked’, we host Colman on the world’s most iconic train: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. From breakfast in bed in his Grand Suite to cocktails in the bar carriage, join Colman as he shares his travel secrets and stories.
Watch the full film on Belmond’s YouTube channel (link in bio).
Sleeping in a Grand Suite aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the most opulent way to experience our iconic train. Inspired by Paris, this chic Grand Suite draws on the French capital's renowned architecture, showcasing exquisite Art Deco craftsmanship.
Settle in and observe the beauty beyond your window, enjoying afternoon tea in your private lounge. As night falls and you're ready to wind down, your Grand Suite becomes an opulent haven, cocooning you in luxury as the train
continues through Europe.
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Enter the Grand Suites – six private sanctuaries as remarkable as the cities that inspired them. Here, a world of Art Deco glamour and unbound indulgence awaits.
Discover more at the link in our bio.
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Writers on the Rails
Discover Writers on the Rails, a collection of original short stories, gifted to passenger of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
"Conversations" by Bernardine Evaristo - English author and professor - redefines the landscape of contemporary literature, layering narrative with voices as rich and varied as the train itself.
Written by New York Times bestselling author Ottessa Moshfegh, "There She Is, My Wife", bends reality at its seams, showing how the uncanny can slip into the ordinary corridors of our lives.
"A Welcome Distraction" written by George the Poet, London-born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage, serves as a reminder of the stories we inherit and the stories we choose to tell.
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The Music Teacher by David Nicholls
A story that captures the poignancy of encounters that exist only in the brief span of a shared journey, written by British writer David Nicholls, author of the multi-million copy bestseller One Day.
Discover Writers on the Rails, a collection of original short stories, gifted to
passengers of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
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Writers on the Rails
Poetry and Prose by Elizabeth Day
Travel reshapes us, both subtly and irrevocably. Elizabeth Day, English novelist and Sunday Times #1 bestselling author, explores this concept with her trademark empathy and acuity in 'Poetry and Prose'.
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On Time by Rebecca F. Kuang
Award-winning Chinese American writer Rebecca F. Kuang approaches her story with sharp wit and cultural insight, interrogating the very nature of
authenticity and performance in 'On Time'.
Discover Writers on the Rails, a collection of six original short stories, gifted to passengers of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
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Writers on the Rails: One train, countless stories
For over a century, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has embodied romance, mystery and adventure. The Writers on the Rails book captures that spirit as six acclaimed authors stepped onboard the train to journey not only between cities, but into their literary imaginations.
Available exclusively to guests from Spring 2026, the collection of short stories brings together some of the best writers with contributors including:
Elizabeth Day, Sunday Times #1 bestselling novelist
Ottessa Moshfegh, New York Times bestseller
George the Poet, award-winning spoken word artist and podcaster
Bernardine Evaristo, 2019 Booker Prize winner and global bestseller
Rebecca F. Kuang, acclaimed Chinese American writer
David Nicholls, author of the multi-million copy bestseller One Day
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Writers on the Rails: One train, countless stories
The carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express have always been synonymous with creativity, culture and timeless storytelling, providing a stage on which every traveller becomes part of an unfolding story.
Six remarkable authors were invited aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, writing stories shaped by their journeys as they travelled across Europe’s most famed cities and panoramic landscapes.
Filled with chance encounters and historical glamour, this curated collection of short tales - Writers on the Rails - is available exclusively to guests travelling onboard as a departing memento.
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Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and begin your journey through Europe. From sunrise to sunset, wake up in cabins where heritage and craftsmanship meet Art Deco glamour, dine to the backdrop of the most breathtaking views, and sip champagne in the iconic Bar Car as the continent continues to unfold through the train's windows.
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The morning after a night in Bar Car '3674', slow mornings and an unhurried breakfast await. Set to a backdrop of never-ending vistas, witness the landscape change in an endless series of colours. Breakfast in motion - served on a silver tray in your cabin - is a true celebration of slow travel.
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