Welcome to Chelsea’s 40th Celebration aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express
Life is an adventure best traveled together…
We are excited to see you in Italy for a Venetian celebration followed by an unforgettable journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in honor of Chelsea's 40th birthday.
We are thrilled to share this special moment with you and are meticulously organizing everything to welcome you to Venice!
To assist with your travel arrangements we have created a website filled with essential information. This includes accommodation options, directions to Venice, recommendations for exploring this beautiful city and much more.
Your presence means the world to us.
With Love,
Chelsea & Eric
BIRTHDAY
ITINERARY
26 July 2024
VENICE
Venice, Italy
13:00: Intimate Lunch Celebration at Cip's
14:30: Boat to Locanda Cipriani Cruise into lagoon with local chef
17:00: Afternoon at leisure
19:00: Drinks at Harry’s Bar
20:30: Dinner at Da Ivo
27 July 2024
VENICE
Venice, Italy
07:00–08:00: Breakfast at Cipriani Venice
08:00–10:00: Fitness morning with Tennis & Yoga
12:00–13:30: Lunch on property at Il Porticciolo
14:00–16:00: Riva Exploration with 4 choice of experiences
(The Guggenheim Museum, Biennale,
Murano Glass Blowing and Wine Tasting)
19:00–20:30: Sunset Welcome Drinks at
Cipriani Venice’s Fondamenta Terrace
20:30–23:00: Dinner at Antique Garden with live entertainment
Location: Click Here – Giudecca, 10, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
Attire: Smart Chic
Venice Styling Guide: Click Here TBC
28 July 2024
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
Venice to Paris
08:00–10:00: Breakfast at Cipriani Venice
10:00–10:15: Transfers to Santa Lucia
11:00: Welcome onboard the VSOE from Venice to Paris
12:00–13:30: Women's & Men’s Lunch
15:00–16:00: Afternoon tea in cabins or dining cars
16:00–18:00: Afternoon at leisure / games onboards
18:30–19:30: Cocktail Party at the Bar
20:00–22:00: Gala Dinner with live music and entertainment
23:00–05:00: DJ & Disco on the train with dancing and midnight snacks
Location: 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Attire: Chic
Styling Guide: TBC
29 July 2024
PARIS
Paris, France
Arrive in Paris at Gare D’Austerlitz by
12:00 on 29 July and stay for the
Olympics or travel home!
Location: TBC
Attire: Smart casual
Styling Guide: Click Here TBC
30 July 2024
FRENCH RIVIERA
South of France, France
11:30: Brunch at Cheval Blanc
13:00: Beach Club
20:00: Dinner at La Vague d’Or
As the temperature drops in the evening, we suggest you bring something warm for later.
GETTING THERE
Getting to Venice from New York, Miami, or LA on July 26 and July 27 is possible via Rome, Paris, Amsterdam and London. Direct flights from JFK to Venice Marco are the quickest option. We would be happy to assist in securing flights for you at any desired time or date based on airline availability.
ACCOMMODATION
Guests are invited to stay at Belmond Cipriani Venice, from July 27–28 and onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from July 28–29, no booking is required for this. Upon arrival, for guests staying in Paris, bookings will be required from July 29.
Reservations can be made through our guest services team, Ellidore by emailing malvina@ellidore.com
Please note that transportation to and from hotels will need to be arranged separately.
RECOMMENDATIONS
VENICE GUIDE
PARIS GUIDE
RESTAURANTS
STYLING
HAIR & MAKEUP
WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN VENICE