Welcome aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a luxurious, overnight Belmond train.
Going inside is likely to conjure up a feeling from a bygone era when rail service was the epitome of European glamour. And that's no coincidence.
Each train car is a restored vintage carriage from the original Orient Express, which marked "the golden age of travel," inspiring glamorous passengers, from artists to actors, according to pamphlets provided to passengers today by Belmond.
The iconic Orient Express transported the rich and royal from 1883 to 1977, and was the first transcontinental express train in Europe, according to Britannica.
During that time, the fleet, which was more like a five-star hotel than a locomotive, delighted passengers with luxurious interiors and routes spanning the European continent, Smithsonian Magazine reported. It consisted of sleeping quarters, fine dining cars, and salons, according to Britannica.
Today, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has the same restored, legendary cars, from high-end restaurants to lavish cabins and suites, and operates 60 routes through 17 European cities, from London to Istanbul, according to the company's website.
Business Insider recently boarded the luxury train for a one-night trip from Paris to Venice, Italy. Here's a closer look inside.