The train made its inaugural journey in 1982 and traditionally visits European cities between March and November. On its new winter itineraries it will call at cities famed for their festive markets, including Paris, Venice, Florence and Vienna.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will travel from Venice to Paris on 2 and 12 December, calling at Florence. The Paris to Vienna journey will be on 17 December, with the return trip on 18 December. It will then travel from Paris to Venice on 20 December, via Florence.
