On this luxurious European getaway, travel on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for hotel stays in Lake Garda and Florence before a Mediterranean voyage with Queen Victoria.
Your journey begins on board the Eurostar from London to Paris, where you’ll greet the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the luxury all-inclusive overnight journey to Verona. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner in the storied dining car, returning to your cabin to see it transformed into sumptuous bedroom.
Enjoy four nights amidst the stunning surroundings of Lake Garda, travelling into the hillside vineyards during an inclusive winery tour and tasting. Transfer to Florence for a two-night city break and guided walking tour before greeting the regal Queen Victoria in Civitavecchia. Sail through the glistening eastern Mediterranean on a seven-night voyage visiting Cephalonia, Corfu, Kotor and iconic Dubrovnik.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
7 night full-board cruise on board Queen Victoria
Complimentary Oceanview to balcony upgrade
Standard Premier Class Eurostar train journey from London to Paris
2 day all-inclusive luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train journey from Paris to Verona
Dedicated steward service
Three-course lunch, four-course dinner and continental breakfast
Full porterage service included
Upgrade to a Suite on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from only £999pp
Lake Garda Wine Tasting
Florence Guided Walking Tour
4 night four-star stay in Lake Garda at the Hotel Caesius Terme & SPA Resort
2 night four-star stay in Florence at the The Hotel Continentale
All hotel stays include breakfast
London arrival – regional flights available
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Travel to Paris on the Eurostar to begin your journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Verona. Savour an all-inclusive dinner in the original 1920s dining car as the historic locomotive winds through the French countryside.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Following breakfast in your cabin and a three-course lunch in the dining carriage, today your train will pull into Verona. From here, you’ll transfer to Lake Garda to begin your three-night stay in the Italian Lakes.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Terme & SPA Resort
Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, captivates with its natural beauty, history and culture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the lake’s shimmering blue waters create a breathtaking backdrop.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Terme & SPA Resort
A highlight of your stay in Lake Garda will be today’s fabulous wine tour at a local winery. Begin with a tour of the winery and vineyard – learning about the soil, grapes, and how the wine is made – then enjoy a tasting.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Terme & SPA Resort
Enjoy a final day in Lake Garda at leisure. You might choose to explore charming lakeside towns, such as Sirmione and Malcesine, with their medieval castles and narrow streets, or dabble in water activities, from sailing to swimming.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Terme & SPA Resort
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, museums, and artistic masterpieces. Wander the narrow streets and immerse yourself in the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The Hotel Continentale
During a guided walking tour of Florence, unravel the history of iconic sites like Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Palace and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Learn the best local eateries from your English-speaking guide as you wonder through the city’s ancient streets.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The Hotel Continentale
Embark Queen Victoria, a floating emblem of luxury marrying heritage and innovation with sleek design and Cunard’s iconic black and red livery. Recline in plush public rooms, relish gourmet dining, and unwind in the spacious cabins.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoria
Discover the captivating allure of Cephalonia, Greece’s hidden gem. From turquoise waters and stunning beaches to charming villages and ancient ruins, this island paradise beckons with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoria
Corfu, A captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Wander through Venetian streets, bask in golden sunsets, and indulge in mouth-watering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the island’s allure and create lifelong memories.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoria
Prepare to be enchanted by Kotor, Montenegro’s crown jewel. With ancient cobblestone streets, majestic fjords, immerse yourself in its rich history. Let Kotor’s beauty leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoria
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic,” enchants with medieval charm and coastal beauty. Historic city walls, cobblestone streets, and stunning views make it a captivating blend of history and scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoria
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Queen Victoria
There’s something distinctly refined and regal about a Cunard cruise and the beautiful Queen Victoria certainly upholds its fine traditions. Even before you board this beautiful ship, you’ll note the trademark black and red livery which, together with her sleek modern design, immediately sets the theme of proud cruising heritage married with innovative features for today’s cruise guests.
Cunard has captured all the refined styling and service associated with the golden era of cruising and added modern leisure and entertainment facilities. From her plush, elegantly decorated public rooms to her gourmet dining and luxurious, spacious cabins, Cunard’s Queen Victoria exudes class. The range of options for high-quality entertainment, as well as serene relaxation make for the cruise holiday of a lifetime. Dance in the grand ballroom, enjoy Afternoon Tea, watch extravagant stage shows or simply relax beside one of the lovely pool areas.
- Tonnage 90,049 tons
- Length 965 ft (294.00 m)
Life on board Queen Victoria
From its gourmet dining rooms to its spacious cabins, you’ll enjoy high-class surroundings, enriching on-board activities and a truly regal way to travel.
dining
From white-gloved waiter-service Afternoon Tea to the stylish Steakhouse at The Verandah, Queen Victoria is home to several elegant dining venues.
- Britannia Restaurant
- The Lido
- Steakhouse at The Verandah*
- The Golden Lion*
- Dinner at the Lido*
- Al Fresco Dining*
- Café Carinthia*
- Britannia Club Restaurant^
- Queens Grill+
- Princess Grill**
Bars & Lounges*
- Commodore Club
- Gin & Fizz
- The Golden Lion
- Queens Room
- Chart Room
- Yacht Club
- Casino
- Winter Garden
*Available at an additional cost
^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom
+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite
** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite
Facilities
Fill your days with active pursuits or cultured activities such as the enriching Insights speaker programme, classical concerts, wine tasting or ballroom dancing.
- Library
- Open-air pool
- Fully-equipped gym
- Traditional Afternoon Tea
- Gala Evenings
- Film screenings
- Planetarium shows
- Deck and board games
- Sports facilities
- Dance classes
- Spa
entertainment
Highlights include international cabaret artists, ballroom dancing, live music, theatre productions in the Royal Court Theatre and cocktails at the Yacht Club.
- G32 Nightclub
- Queens Room
- Empire Casino
- Illuminations
- Royal Court Theatre
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Travel between a collection of magnificent cities on board the classic carriages, which will transport you back to the Golden Age of travel with their gleaming French-polished cherry wood marquetry, opulently embroidered upholstery, and vintage fittings.
Every part of your journey is designed to help you capture a little of the magic of a bygone era, whether that’s the gentle clinking of solid crystal glassware in the bar car, or the traditional hospitality of your besuited steward. Travelling on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, and one which more than lives up to its reputation.
Life on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
From exquisite fine dining to sophisticated lounges and unparallel service, spend your days on board doing as much or as little as you like.
Carriages
The train is made up of sleeping cars dating back to the 1920s and 30s, plus three dining cars, a bar car with an elegant baby grand piano which is played every evening before and after dinner, and an on-board boutique. The most famous carriages are undoubtedly the three dining cars, where all the guests of the train come together for sumptuous cuisine in the most genteel surroundings. The vibrant 3674 Bar Car, with its blue zebra and gold detailing, is also a guest favourite.
Food
The cuisine on board is truly exceptional – its presentation is as such it’s hard to believe that it has been created on board a moving locomotive. Chef Jean Imbert blends the rich heritage of the train with his own passion for fresh seasonal produce to create moments of culinary perfection.
You will be asked to choose from one of two sittings each meal, where you will enjoy multi-course dining of the highest calibre, accompanied by perfectly paired wines. Each afternoon, you will also be offered a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Service
While the carriages have differed over the years, the exquisite service remains unchanged. Every stay is unique to each guest, with your finely attired stewards available for your every whim and to transform your cabin between a sitting area or sleeping bunks. Whatever you need, capture the attention of a liveried blue-and-gold attendant and you’ll find every request taken care of. The stewards are specially chosen for their excellent attention to detail, and many have worked on board the train for decades.
Cabins & Suites
Cunard boasts some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, and each one comes with a myriad of services, features, and amenities for you to enjoy.
inside Prices from £5,999pp
Cunard’s well-appointed inside staterooms offer a haven of comfort and style for you to enjoy during your voyage. You’ll find thoughtful features and luxurious amenities throughout to ensure that extra special touch.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
Oceanview Prices from £6,999pp
Beautifully positioned to offer spectacular sea views, Cunard’s Oceanview staterooms provide a private escape from which to enjoy the sights of the horizon. The perfectly framed views are the ideal backdrop to your luxurious surroundings.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
balcony Prices from £6,999pp
Escape to your own private outdoor space in one of Cunard’s Balcony staterooms, where you can sit back and feel the crisp sea air on your skin. Complete with fabulous features and thoughtful amenities, you’ll be sure to be well looked after.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
Queens Grill Suite Prices from £8,999pp
Delight in breathtaking sea views that can be enjoyed from both inside and outside your Grill Suite. A voyage with a Grill Suite reservation will offer a whole new level of indulgence with the extra special touches of fine-dining experiences, and exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Terrace
- Butler service
- Champagne and chocolates on arrival
- Pre-dinner canapes
- Complimentary bar (stocked with two bottles of wine or spirits of your choice and soft drinks)
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Velour robe and slippers
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- A selection of fresh fruit, delivered daily
- Sparkling wine and chocolates to welcome you on board.
- Your own Grills Concierge for the duration of your stay
- A spacious private balcony with table and chairs to relax in
- A seven-pillow concierge menu
- Optional in-room dining from the Queens Grill menu
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Cabins and Suites
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodations in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
Historic Cabin
Take in the spellbinding sights of Europe from the romantic setting it deserves with your own private historic twin cabin. Banquette seating offers the perfect landscape sweep past by day, while convertible sleeping quarters transform the cabin into a restful retreat by night.
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodation in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
- Each cabin has a washbasin with hot and cold water
- Lounge area by day, seating converts to converts to 1 upper and 1 lower bed at night
Suite Cabin Upgrade From £999pppn
Each suite on board is inspired by a sumptuous fusion of the landscapes you’ll traverse through on your journey, and Art Deco design. These reimagined suites have been fully restored by expert French craftsmen, boasting plush fabrics and furnishings. Each with double or twin bed options, a private marble en-suite bathroom and a convertible lounge area, you’re guaranteed a luxury stay on board.
- Fixed double or twin beds
- Spacious marble ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and wc
- 24-hour steward service
- Lounging area by day (bed converts to banquette sitting area)
- Complimentary amenities and slippers
- Complimentary kimono
Grand Suite Upgrade From £1399pppn
Enter the decadent world of your Grand Suite, where handcrafted interiors, free-flowing champagne and private in-cabin dining are yours to savour. With only six Grand Suites on board, a stay here promises to be enveloped in luxury and indulgence. As you step inside, you’ll be transported to an era where luxury knew no bounds and your every desire is but the tinkle of a bell away, with butlers on hand to attend to your every need.
- Sofa in the living area, which can be converted into a smaller bed
- Private ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, and toilet
- 24-hour steward service
- Free-flowing champagne throughout your journey in your suite
- Guaranteed table for two for lunch and dinner; option of private in-suite dining
- All table d’hôte
- Champagne breakfast in your suite
- Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
- Grand suite guests departing or arriving at London are provided with private transfers
Your Hotel Stays
Lake Garda
Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort (Or Similar)
This four-star hotel boasts a fine wellness centre, peaceful waterfront setting and tranquil Mediterranean gardens. Delight in the choice of bars and dining options: a seasonal poolside restaurant offering al fresco romantic candlelight dinners as well as a spacious main restaurant serving delicious healthy dishes created with local produce and traditional methods. With a focus of wellness, be sure to immerse yourself in the Turkish baths and thermal pools or try an Ayurveda treatment, or two.
Florence
The Hotel Continentale (Or Similar)
The Hotel Continentale in Florence is a four-star boutique hotel located near the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Blending modern elegance with traditional Tuscan charm, it features stylish rooms adorned with contemporary art and high-end amenities. Here you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Arno River and the historic cityscape from the rooftop terrace. The hotel’s prime location allows easy access to Florence’s cultural treasures, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Florence Cathedral.
