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The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

Follow the route of the iconic Orient Express service, in this four-part series, at the height of its fame from London to Istanbul. Along the route, explore the history of the train, chart how Europe has changed in the last 150 years, and come face to face with some of the continent's most iconic trains and railways.
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  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Thursday
    Aug 20

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Thursday
    Aug 20

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Friday
    Aug 21

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Friday
    Aug 21

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Sunday
    Aug 23

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Sunday
    Aug 23

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: London to Paris: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    London to Paris

    Sunday
    Aug 23

    1 Hour

    The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: Paris to Salzburg: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    Paris to Salzburg

    Thursday
    Aug 27

    1 Hour

    The Express leaves Paris and heads for Munich via Germany's "City of Gold," Pforzheim, before stopping at Salzburg for an unexpected musical tribute to the city's most famous musical family.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: Paris to Salzburg: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    Paris to Salzburg

    Thursday
    Aug 27

    1 Hour

    The Express leaves Paris and heads for Munich via Germany's "City of Gold," Pforzheim, before stopping at Salzburg for an unexpected musical tribute to the city's most famous musical family.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: Paris to Salzburg: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    Paris to Salzburg

    Friday
    Aug 28

    1 Hour

    The Express leaves Paris and heads for Munich via Germany's "City of Gold," Pforzheim, before stopping at Salzburg for an unexpected musical tribute to the city's most famous musical family.
  • The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel: Paris to Salzburg: TVSS: Iconic

    The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel

    Paris to Salzburg

    Friday
    Aug 28

    1 Hour

    The Express leaves Paris and heads for Munich via Germany's "City of Gold," Pforzheim, before stopping at Salzburg for an unexpected musical tribute to the city's most famous musical family.

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