Prague and the Orient Express

From £4,299 per person // 5 days
Fly into the enchanting city of Prague for a 3 night stay before boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an opulent overnight journey back to Paris, where you connect with a Eurostar journey back to London.

Prague and the Orient Express

From £4,299 per person // 5 days
The Essentials​
  • Catch a flight from London to Prague
  • The City of Spires: historic capital Prague
  • Overnight journey back to Paris aboard the unforgettable Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Return to the UK by Eurostar
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What's included​
    • Flight in economy class from London to Prague
    • Private transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to station
    • 3 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
    • Heritage cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Prague to Paris, via Vienna
    • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
    • Despatch of tickets by email
    • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS HOLIDAY CAN ALSO BE REVERSED TO COINCIDE WITH SOUTHBOUND DEPARTURES OF THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS. PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS.

Suggested Itinerary

Prague and the Orient Express
DAY 1 - LONDON TO PRAGUE

Catch a flight today from London Heathrow to Prague. We can also look at other UK airports if you would prefer. On arrival in Prague, you’ll be met by a private transfer which will take you to your accommodation, the Liberty Hotel (or similar), where you have a 3-night stay.

 

 

DAYS 2 & 3 - PRAGUE

Nicknamed ‘the City of a Hundred Spires’, Prague has an illustrious history dating back a thousand years. Its medieval castle has been the seat of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors and to this day, the president of the Czech Republic.

Other attractions include the stunning Old Town with its famous Astronomical Clock as well as the funicular cableway up to Petrin Hill for fabulous city views.

DAY 4 - DEPART PRAGUE ABOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

Leave your hotel this morning and take a private transfer to Prague Hlavni station where you’ll board the magnificent Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an overnight journey back to Paris. Settle into your cabin and then enjoy a 3-course lunch in one of the stunning onboard restaurants.

Return to your cabin and watch the passing scenery roll by. Your steward will serve you a delicious goûter in your cabin before you begin dressing up for a sumptuous 4-course dinner. This can be followed perhaps by a night cap in the inviting bar car before returning to your cabin for the night.

DAY 5 - ARRIVAL IN PARIS AND EUROSTAR TO LONDON

A continental breakfast is brought to you by your steward to enjoy in your cabin today before you pull into Paris at the end of your wonderful overnight journey. Make your way to the Gare du Nord, where you’ll catch a Eurostar service back to London.

 

Typical hotel on this itinerary

Prague and the Orient Express
Prague
Liberty Hotel

The Liberty Hotel occupies an enviable location in Prague’s popular Wenceslas Square, a short walk from the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Bedrooms are furnished in a classic style with free Wi-Fi internet access, coffee machine and flat-screen TV. The hotel also offers a coffee bar with an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a drink on sunny days.

 

 

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Prague and the Orient Express
Prague
Mandarin Oriental Prague

Located in a converted 14th century monastery beneath Prague Castle, this stunning hotel offers luxurious accommodation, close to all the sights of the city. Bedrooms feature flat-panel TVs, a DVD player, video-game console and high speed Wi-FI access. The hotel also boasts a spa and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the rooftops of the city.

Prague
Aria Hotel Prague

A luxury boutique hotel with a musical theme, the Aria Hotel Prague by Library Hotel Collection is located in the historic Mala Strana quarter, close to the castle. Spacious bedrooms feature an extensive music and DVD library and iPad and guests are treated to a complimentary welcome drink on arrival. There is also a rooftop garden terrace and a restaurant. The hotel offers direct access to the Vrtbovska Gardens which are open from April to October.

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These prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements will apply for sole occupancy. It is based on Standard Class rail travel and includes seat reservations as necessary. It is based on the best fares on the trains. If you travel during a peak period, particularly at short notice, then supplements may apply.

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For more information on upgrade options aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, please click on our dedicated Venice Simplon-Orient-Express page.

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