Orient Express Day Trips

TERRY

Its my wifes 40th birthday next year and she said a while back she would like a trip on the Orient Express.Does anyone know what they are like.I know they cost a packet but my wifes worth it.

Thankyou

Troubleatmill_2

Yes - they do.

My wife bought me one about 9 years ago.
Leaving a London stattion ( Waterloo?? - can't recall )
and the train went way out into the sticks.

And then back again

The food on board was good, silver service - champagne was available too :beer:

The coaches are amazing - a once in a lifetime experience.:j
( I don't think it's something I would do year on year though )

So - go for it - dress up smart and make an occasion of it.

Oh - BTW - check which engine is pulling the carriages. Sometimes is the steam train - other times a modern electric or diesel.


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Troubleatmill

cindyhove

absolutely worth every penny! a wonderfully romantic experience for both of you. Get spoilt rotten!

saveapenny

they can cost anything from £99 each on special offers upto around £300
They do leave from London Waterloo but also from other stations around the country depending on the day trip

Here are a few prices from the web site for the trips in Dec
Fri 22 Christmas Lunch from Bolton £190
Fri 22 Christmas Lunch from Manchester £190
Sat 23 Christmas Lunch from Leeds £190
Sat 23 Christmas Lunch from York £190
Sat 23 Christmas Lunch from Harrogate £190
Sat 23 Christmas Lunch from Halifax £190
Sun 31 New Year's Eve from Chester £235
Sun 31 New Year's Eve from Manchester £235
Sun 31 New Year's Eve from Crewe £235
Sun 31 New Year's Eve & The Lowry Hotel from Manchester

Here is the day trip web site http://www.orient-express.com/web/nb/collections/3_1969.jsp click on the availablity box for your month

might just drop a few hints myself for this one http://www.orient-express.com/web/nb/journeys/3_39841.jsp

Lady_E

I have been lucky enough to do this on two occasions and it is fantastic. The first time Lord E paid for it and we went to York from Waterloo , very very nice and gave you an insight as to how the other half live. Second time around it was with a bunch of girlys , and it was a celebration birthday. I redeemed some Nectar points (think it was 3000) and we got 25% OFF the total , well worth it. We went to Bath on that trip and again it was amazing. Dress up posh and remember whilst on board to walk though all the carriages as they each have their own decor. Staff were fantastic and it is worth purchasing a little something to remember your trip by . Good luck and enjoy , your wife will love you forever.