Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel, Murder on the
Orient Express, is set to hit the silver screen yet again on November 10,
2017. The new adaptation stars an
ensemble cast including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gadd and Judy
Dench. The film’s plot unfolds aboard the
fabled Orient Express train that ran regular service between Paris and Istanbul
from 1883-1977.
In the 1980’s an American businessman purchased the iconic
Orient Express train cars at auction.
The cars were beautifully refurbished and the new Venice-Simplon Orient
Express was born. Today the train is
owned and operated by the Belmond Hotels Group and offers journeys from London
to Venice. For the journey, Belmond
operates two separate sets of restored carriages, one in the UK and one in
Continental Europe. The first train
delivers passengers from central London to the English Channel. To cross the English Channel, passengers are transferred
to motor coaches which are loaded onto the Eurotunnel Shuttle for transfer
through the Channel Tunnel. Upon arrival
in Calais, France, passengers board the second Orient Express train which will
convey them through to Venice.
Journeys take about two full days to complete and promise “to
take you not just across Europe, but to transport you back in time. With its polished wood, sumptuous upholstery
and antique fixtures, the train epitomizes the glamour and elegance of the
Golden Age of travel.” Luxurious Sleeper
cabins are available and guests are treated to exquisite meals in the elegant
dining car.
The Venice-Simplon Orient Express Train by Belmond is one of
our preferred suppliers. So, if you
would like to experience a piece of real, literary and Hollywood history,
Fairway Travel is here to help. Contact
us to learn more.
