The Pelican Club × Charlie's Burgers Wine Program on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
From Venice to Paris

A Journey
Back in Time

Three privately hosted nights of exceptional stays, iconic travel, and rare wine and culinary moments — composed like a private performance, for a small and discerning circle.

April 15 — 18 · 2027
Danieli VeniceOrient-ExpressHôtel de Crillon Paris
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An Invitation
From your hosts

There are journeys — and then there are passages through time.

In April 2027, we invite you aboard an exceptionally rare experience across Europe, where old-world glamour meets modern indulgence, and every moment is composed like a private performance created just for you.

From the canals of Venice, connected by one of the world's most iconic train journeys, to the romance of Paris — this is your invitation to step aboard.

The Itinerary

The Journey

Three nights, three destinations — from the canals of the Adriatic, over the Alps, to the banks of the Seine.

Aboard a Living Legend

The heart of the passage — one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, crossing the Alps from Venice to Paris.

Step aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your private Historic Cabin awaits — restored marquetry, Lalique glass, the soft hush of crisp linen — as the train slips out of Santa Lucia and into the long Italian dusk.

By the time the lights of Verona give way to the foothills, you are already changing. Black tie, in fact. The corridors fill with the scent of perfume and the distant sound of the bar car coming alive.

Dinner unfolds in true Belle Époque style — an exquisite multi-course menu paired with rare back-vintage wines, curated by the Charlie's Burgers wine program, served as the Swiss Alps glide silently past the glass.

Later, a pianist plays in the bar car. The night is long. The borders cross themselves quietly beneath your feet. You are nowhere, and everywhere, at once.

Cabin detail
Marquetry detail
Cabin by night
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The Bar Car stays open until the last guest goes to bed.
An evening aboard the legendary train
I

The Cabin

A private Historic Cabin — marquetry, Lalique, and a steward who remembers your name.

II

The Table

A black-tie multi-course dinner with rare back-vintage wines as the Alps glide past.

III

The Crossing

An overnight passage of the Alps — Venice behind you, Paris waiting at dawn.

Onboard cuisine
The bar car
A plated course
What is included

Every detail, composed

I

Danieli, Venice

One night in a Superior or Deluxe Room at Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, with a private welcome cocktail reception.

II

The Orient-Express

One night in a private Historic Cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Venice to Paris — with the option to upgrade to a suite.

III

Hôtel de Crillon, Paris

One night in a Superior Room at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, overlooking the Place de la Concorde.

IV

Wining & Dining

A black-tie onboard dinner with curated back-vintage wines, a traditional French bistro dinner in Paris, and all breakfasts included throughout.

V

Private Transfers

Luxury private ground transfers throughout, from arrival in Venice to departure from Paris.

VI

Design Your Trip

The Pelican Club will help arrange your pre- and post-travel and flights, should you wish to spend longer in any destination or add further stops.

VII

Surprises

Many surprises along the way — singular moments, curated by your hosts and revealed as the journey unfolds.

VIII

Privately Hosted

Hosted in person across all three nights by The Pelican Club and Charlie's Burgers. Limited availability, by invitation only.

Pricing and full terms shared in private conversation. By invitation, on a first-confirmed basis.

Your hosts

Curated with intention

The Pelican Club

The Pelican Club

An invitation-only travel society convening a small, curious community around exceptional places, people, and experiences — founded on the belief that the best journeys are quiet, considered, and shared with the right company.

Charlie's Burgers Wine Program

Charlie's Burgers

A discreet, member-led culinary collective curating private dinners and rare wine experiences for a discerning circle.

For the love of fine wine, exquisite food, and good people.

Limited availability · By invitation only
Reserve your place

Aboard the Express

A discovery call to share the full itinerary, room categories, and the private booking conversation — held quietly, by appointment.