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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Sets ParisAmalfi Route for May 2026 Under New Italian Program

Belmond’s Villeggiatura by Train pairs restored 1920s carriages with curated hotel stays for a seamless Italian escape.

Overview

  • Inaugural four-day journey departs 4 May 2026 from Paris with an overnight run that stops in Pompeii.
  • After a guided visit to the UNESCO site, guests transfer to Caruso in Ravello for two nights, with options including a private boat to Positano or a painting lesson, and certain premium packages offering exclusive access to a normally closed area.
  • Entry pricing starts at about £8,600 per person and includes the cabin, all meals with selected wines, transfers, excursions and the hotel stay.
  • The onboard experience features period carriages, live piano in Bar Car 3674, seasonal menus and 24-hour steward service in select accommodations.
  • Belmond also outlined additional 2026 itineraries to Venice, Florence and Portofino, each combining an overnight rail segment with multi-night stays at its hotels.