Belmond Orient Express to make its first December departures

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express usually travels in Europe between March and November, the legendary luxury train gaining its reputation through books and films. It is now operated by Belmond Train, and will offer winter tours for the first time this year, with several routes planned for December, including the classic journeys of Paris to Venice and Paris to Vienna, besides recently launched routes to/from Florence. Guests will be able to experience the Christmas markets and traditions of these cities, Belmond says.