The World's Most Famous Train
The World's Most Famous Train
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is marketed as the world's most luxurious and romantic train. Comprised of 17 unique 1920's carriages, this train has carried many elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for nearly a century. This program follows the stories of the staff and passengers and reveals what it takes to provide calming luxury in a world of fast travel.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is marketed as the world's most luxurious and romantic train. Comprised of 17 unique 1920's carriages, this train has carried many elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for nearly a century. This program follows the stories of the staff and passengers and reveals what it takes to provide calming luxury in a world of fast travel.
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