5. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
When one thinks of opulent trains, the Orient Express is the first to come to mind. How could it be otherwise? Since it first set off in 1883, this historic train has been immortalized in literature, cinema, and everything else, crossing the distance between Paris and Istanbul (then Constantinople) in less than 76 hours. It was renowned as the world’s most luxurious train for a reason, with its glass panels, sophisticated leather seats, and mattresses that provided the kind of sleep that, yes, even travelers can only dream of. Seven ancient automobiles have been modernized, bringing the elegance of the 1800s into the twenty-first century.With its glass panels, elegant leather seats, and berths that provided the kind of sleep that, well, travelers can only dream of, it was known as the world’s most opulent train for a reason. Seven vintage automobiles have been updated for contemporary use, bringing the glitz of the 1800s into the new millennium.
