Virtuoso Life - January/February 2009 - (Page 44) THE EUROPEan journeys OF ORIENT-EXPRESS VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Step aboard the most romantic train on earth Recapture an age of glamour, elegance and impeccable service. Celebrate your most joyous occasions on this legendary train that criss-crosses Europe between the cosmopolitan cities of Venice, Paris, London, Budapest, Istanbul, Prague, Krakow, Vienna and Rome. As a dazzling centerpiece to your European vacation, combine your romantic train journey with a stay at the resplendent Orient-Express Hotel Cipriani, a landmark among landmarks in the city of Venice. AFLOAT IN FRANCE Luxury barging on the tranquil canals and rivers of France Floating in luxury aboard one of five intimate Orient-Express péniche-hôtel barges is an enchanting experience to share with four to twelve family members and friends. Cruise past châteaux, villages and woodlands, delight in five-course candlelit dinners, enjoy fine wines unique to the area in which you are cruising. Newly refurbished, the Alouette accommodates just four passengers in exquisitely appointed cabins. From her sun-deck, enjoy the passing scenery along Canal du Midi. You may combine your cruise with a stay at Hotel de la Cité, an Orient-Express hotel in medieval Carcassonne. 'Grand Cru' Special Cruise, July 19, 2009: a six-night journey aboard The Napoléon is an unmissable opportunity to savor the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy while traveling in supreme comfort through this famed wine region. THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN Your carriage awaits From the moment you are piped aboard The Royal Scotsman, you will be lulled by a civility and gracious hospitality that evoke gentler times. A range of itineraries from two to seven nights offers the train’s thirty-six passengers privileged journeys through the Scottish Highlands’ towering peaks, moorlands, lochs and villages. Introducing Country Homes and Gardens Of Scotland, June 5, 2009: a four-night, trophy tour to many of Scotland’s most beautiful country homes, castles and gardens.
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