120hrs on Orient Express Luxury Sleeper Train | Paris - Istanbul
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Published 2023-09-24
Today I’m taking the world’s most luxurious sleeper train, The Venice Simplon Orient Express, from Paris all the way to Istanbul. I’ll share with you exactly what the experience is like, from my private room, the three restaurant cars, along with all the luxurious amenities offered onboard. This is a train like no other, steeped in grandeur, history and style.
Run once a year, The Venice Simplon Orient Express will take us through 8 countries with various local excursions along the way. It also happens to be the world’s most expensive train ticket, with prices starting at over $50,000! As always, I paid in full myself for this experience so I can show you exactly what it’s like.
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Room tour
9:47 - Austria
14:54 - Budapest
24:05 - Bucharest
29:34 - Varna
35:10 - The Cost
All Comments (21)
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That refund is incredible. Yes, I could see the problem with the air conditioning not working and waiting a few hours for another locomotive, but the line closure was not the Orient Express' fault. Still, this is terrific customer service on their part and well done to them.😊
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In the 1960s my wife and I took this journey several times. Three and a half days, no sleeper. We arrived with swollen feet but the cost was only £26 return! Each journey was a start for further destinations, Iran, Afghanistan, Jordan etc.
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My husband and I did the trip from London to Venice 34 years ago for our honeymoon. At that time the whole route to Istanbul wasn’t an option. Such an amazing experience sitting in the bar car, drinking champagne and listening to a pianist playing a baby grand piano as you pass through the Alps.
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First, let me say that that was an incredible journey to watch. The Orient express has been on my bucket list since I was 14 or 15 years of age and I am now 54. I know that I likely will never be able to afford this trip for myself and my wife to take, so watching you and your wife take it was wonderful. I was heartbroken at your two missed elements due to circumstances out of their control. When you told us that you got a full refund because of that, I actually teared up because knowing how expensive that was and they were willing to just write that off for all 90 passengers is incredible. Though my wife and I have recently started to travel, this one will most likely have to be vicarious through you and your wife. So thank you!
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Time to chill with Will and Mill! Hopefully it was a murder free Orient Express experience 😊
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I remember writing about one year ago how much you have improved your content. It amazes me that you keep evolving your content. I just love how well you do this. The short but interesting backstory, how well you express the experienced feelings of everything, and you also keep it lighthearted and fun. I just wanna say as a long time follower, well done. Keep it up!
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I'm sitting here eating a bowl of Ramen Noodles while watching this. There's no justice in the world!
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Been on my bucket list for most of my life after reading Agatha Christie books and seeing the movies. But alas. Can live vicariously through your video! Beautiful.
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I really feel for all the staff its a once a year trip they probably all look forward too and it would have been an organisational nightmare for them. That said I am so impressed with how well they managed it. I have always said this would be my 'if I won the lottery' trip. Fabulous report.
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Will you are definitely YouTube’s best luxury travel vlogger. Keep up the great work, loving it!
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Your content is top notch , rather wait a few weeks each time for quality than once a week for average stuff, your setting the bar high , yourself and Emma cruises are doing the brits proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧
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One of the most incredible things I've ever seen. Thank you so much for showing us all this amazing trip, and breath-taking train. I'm here because I'll never be able to afford to step on board, and its bitter sweet, but now I know what I'll be missing. At least I can take the trip in my dreams.
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A whole 36 minutes of Orient Express travel with the treky couple? Yes! Am I going to watch all of it? Yes! Am I coming back to rewatch it again thereafter? Definitely!
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What an amazing trip. The refund was, as you said, quite something. The price, £42,000, is 3 times my yearly pension. Needless to say, I enjoyed your taking us along, as it’s something I’ll never get to experience irl.
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Amazing!!! What a treat to share this adventure with you. As always, thank you both? ❤❤
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Going on this journey has always been a dream of mine that, sadly, I will never be able to do. Imagine my joy at finding your video! Thank you so much for sharing this epic adventure with us!
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"36 minutes? I'll watch the first 10 minutes..." As always, 36 indulgent and wonderfully entertaining minutes later, he I am at the end of the video. A testament to your skills Mr D. I still cannot quite believe you ended up getting the trip for free, what a result! Anyway, thanks again for another brilliant video. All the best to you and the lovely Millie.
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Since the price of a trip like this is for the ordinary person extremely expensive (even though you get incredible value for money food and drink wise including excellent service) I am still amazed in the end when they offer to reimburse you the FULL cost of the trip or give you 130% credit value towards all their offerings and trips. THAT is something that also tells even though it is super expensive this is how they take care of their customers. Great video as always and looking forward to your next adventure.
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What a dream trip, I cried a few times as it was so beautiful and pure luxury. Thank you so much for taking us all along this grand journey with you. Aww wonderful. Cheers !
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The L'Oriental Dining car is off the chain! Beautiful Will! Just glad the landslide didn't happen when your train was going through! You do a phenomenal job with the storytelling of journeys in your videos! The videography is so impressive too! These help me better at making my own travel videos for my channel!
