Orient Express - Once in a Lifetime Holiday - Venice and Orient-Express Luxury Holiday for 2 - Auto Draw - 29th October

This is an Auto Draw Competition This competition will have its winner chosen at random automatically within 1 hour after close of sale or when tickets sell out, using the Aspire Competitions Random Number Generator. All participants will have the results emailed to them and the winner displayed on the winners page WIN A LUXURY VENICE & ORIENT-EXPRESS EXPERIENCE FOR TWO!5 DAYS OF PURE LUXURY – 3 NIGHTS IN VENICE & 1 NIGHT ABOARD THE LEGENDARY VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS!Imagine exploring the romantic canals of Venice, staying in a beautiful luxury hotel, enjoying private boat transfers and gondola rides, before boarding one of the most famous and luxurious trains in the world for an unforgettable journey through the Alps!This is no ordinary holiday. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, combining the magic of Venice with the timeless elegance of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.We're giving one lucky winner and their guest the opportunity to experience a spectacular five-day luxury escape, with flights, accommodation, unforgettable excursions, exquisite dining and an overnight journey aboard one of the world's most iconic trains.Two people. Five incredible days. One unforgettable adventure. And it could all be yours!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS INCREDIBLE PRIZE?Luxury experience for 2 adultsReturn travel from the UK, flying from a London airport to Venice and returning by Eurostar from Paris3 nights at Hotel Papadopoli Venezia MGallery in beautiful Venice1 night aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPrivate Twin Historical Cabin aboard the trainDedicated personal cabin stewardWelcome glass of sparkling wine aboard the trainExquisite three-course lunch on boardTraditional afternoon tea served in your cabinSpectacular four-course evening dinner in one of the train's elegant restaurant carsContinental breakfast served in your private cabinPrivate boat transfer from Venice airport to your hotelGuided walking tour through the historic streets of VeniceTraditional Venetian gondola experienceShared boat transfer from your hotel to Venice Santa Lucia stationPrivate transfer between Paris stations for your return journeyTravel on selected dates throughout 2027YOUR FIVE-DAY LUXURY ADVENTUREDAY 1 – ARRIVE IN THE ROMANTIC CITY OF VENICEYour incredible adventure begins with a flight from London to one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Venice!Forget ordinary airport transfers. On arrival, you'll be whisked away on a private boat transfer, cruising along Venice's famous waterways towards your luxury hotel.Your home for the next three nights is the beautiful Hotel Papadopoli Venezia MGallery, an elegant hotel perfectly positioned close to the Grand Canal.Surrounded by Venetian charm and sophistication, this is the perfect base for exploring everything this magical city has to offer.Spend your first evening wandering along picturesque canals, discovering charming restaurants and enjoying a glass of Italian wine as the sun sets over the water.DAY 2 – DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF VENICEWake up in one of the world's most romantic destinations, with an incredible day of sightseeing ahead.You'll enjoy a guided walking tour through Venice's historic streets, discovering hidden squares, beautiful bridges and fascinating stories about this extraordinary floating city.Then comes one of the most iconic Venetian experiences of all – a traditional gondola ride through the city's beautiful canals!Take in the spectacular architecture, glide beneath historic bridges and experience Venice from the water.The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Visit the breathtaking St Mark's Square, admire the magnificent Doge's Palace or simply find a beautiful waterside restaurant and soak up the atmosphere.DAY 3 – EXPLORE VENICE AT YOUR LEISUREAnother full day in paradise!Perhaps take a boat trip to the colourful island of Burano, famous for its brightly painted houses, or discover Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking traditions