VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS. 2016

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The Punch Bowl. High Easter. Chelmsford. CM1 4QW.
Venice Simplon ORIENT EXPRESS.
Tuesday 25th October to Friday 28th October 2016.
Now fully booked , why not express an
interest for 2017?
BELMOND Hotel CIPRIANI: Venice,
and RITZ CARLTON: Vienna.
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Black Tie Dinner on-board
Venice Simplon Orient Express.
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Itinerary: Tuesday 25th October 2016.
Telephone 01245 231222
www.thepunchbowl.co.uk
7.15am: GATWICK SOUTH
Terminal: for the Direct Fight to VENICE MARCO POLO Easy Jet
U25263 08:40 departure arrives: 11:45.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) Reserved seats.
1 hold suitcase (20 Kilo) and 1 carry on bag per person.
transferred by private launch from Marco Polo to
Belmond Hotel CIPRIANI.
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Free time in Venice and the fabulous Cipriani.
Option dine in the 2* Michelin Oro Restaurant in
Belmond Hotel Cipriani or Cips Club or in
Venice.
Wednesday 26th October 2016
After breakfast;
Free time in Venice.
4.20pm Belmond Hotel CIPRIANI
Guests ready in Black Tie / Evening Wear for
4.30pm Private Launch departure from the
gardens to Santa Lucia Station where the
magnificent Orient Express Awaits.
5:15pm Board the Venice Simplon Orient Express at Venice Santa Lucia
station.
VENICE (Santa Lucia station)
5:45pmVenice Simplon Orient Express Departs
Glass of Prosseco for all guests on-board on arrival
A delicious four-course dinner will be served in one of our beautifully
restored restaurant cars. Bar-car complete with baby grand piano!
There is only one Orient Express and this is it!
Black Tie for dinner please, and guests dine throughout the evening at a time
to suit you. Two options to dine - we usually dine a little later.
Special diets can be catered for, please let me know.
Telephone 01245 231222
www.thepunchbowl.co.uk
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SAMPLE MENU
Dinner
Le turban de filet de sole et le velouté glacé de choux fleurs à la crème
et au caviar de Venise
Fillet of sole and chilled cauliflower cream soup with Calvisius caviar
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Le filet d’agneau de pré-salé rôti sur un lit de mangue verte au
gingembre Le jus à la bière brune
Roast salt marsh lamb fillet, ginger pan-sautéed green mango
Dark beer gravy
Le tian de courgettes et d’aubergines à l’huile de noisettes Zucchini and
eggplants baked in hazelnut oil
La polenta parfumée à la sauge et la poêlée de lentins de chêne Sage
flavoured polenta and pan-fried wild mushrooms
La sélection du maître fromager Selection of fine cheeses
Le bavarois au café et son coeur coulant à la réglisse Le sorbet à l’Amaretto
Coffee bavaroise with liquorice melted heart Amaretto liquor sorbet
Les mignardises Small pastry delicacies
Le café de Colombie Colombian coffee
After dinner you may want an after-dinner drink in the Bar Car or you can
retire to your cabin
"A delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment at a time to suit you".
Telephone 01245 231222
www.thepunchbowl.co.uk
Thursday 27th October 2016.
The train draws into VIENNA (west Bahnhof) at
9.31am.
Transfer to the Vienna: Hotel Ritz Carlton *****
The large spa area includes an indoor pool. Twin Room.
Free Wi-Fi is available. Like the decadent chocolates
that inspire its experiences and décor, The Ritz-Carlton,
Vienna offers a luxury hotel experience that is both
indulgent and familiar. Set within four historic palaces,
the five star hotel in Vienna blends Renaissance, baroque and gothic
influences with modern amenities including
The Guerlain Spa and the longest pool, at 18 meters, in Vienna, Austria.
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna has
beenranked #1 Best Hotel in Austria in Travel + Leisure’s 500 The World’s
Best Hotels Awards - 2015
Free Day in Vienna
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Friday 28 October 2016: After breakfast
Free time to explore and enjoy Vienna.
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2pm Transfer to Vienna Airport and the U25358
Depart: Friday 28th October 2016 15:45 Vienna International Airport
(VIE) Arrive 17:05 Gatwick Airport (LGW). Reserved Seats.
Telephone 01245 231222
www.thepunchbowl.co.uk
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Venice Simplon ORIENT EXPRESS.
BOOKING DETAILS.
FINAL NUMBERS ON BOOKING . Please note Easy Jet. flights, Orient Express and Hotel Cipriani do not offer refunds.
Included:
Return flights from Gatwick, with reserved seats,
one hold bag (20 Kilos), one cabin bag per person.
Double Compartment onboard the Orient Express.
Black Tie Dinner onboard & Breakfast on the Orient Express.
Glass of Prosecco onboard
One Night with Breakfast at Belmond Hotel Cipriani:Venice
One Night with Breakfast Hotel Ritz Carlton ***** Vienna
All Transfers.
Water Taxi Transfers to Hotel Cipriani and St Lucia Station.
Not included: Any Insurance.
Additional Drinks onboard the Orient
Express. PLEASE NOTE: ‘BLACK TIE’ IS REQUIRED FOR DINNER.
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Please ensure that you have cancellation cover, either by paying us by
certain credit cards or with ‘Travel Insurance’
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Please note that Tickets are non transferable/refundable.
Price per person based on double occupancy: £ + £ tax. Single
Occupancy available.
Option of additional night at Hotel Cipriani: (Monday 24th October £ p.p.)
Telephone 01245 231222
www.thepunchbowl.co.uk