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Budapest and Paris with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Budapest to Paris by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with two city stays

Illustration of Budapest and Paris with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Railbookers operates this 6-day, 5-night independent rail vacation between Budapest and Paris, built around a single night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The trip opens with two nights in Budapest, including a private guide who leads a 4-hour tour through Buda and Pest, taking in the Castle district, Andrassy Avenue, and the Fisherman's Bastion. On day 3, a private driver brings you to Budapest's historic Nyugati station to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where you settle into a private cabin, take lunch in the dining car, and eat a four-course dinner in the Belle Epoque restaurant cars before the overnight journey to Paris. A steward serves breakfast in your cabin the next morning before you disembark and check into your Paris hotel for two nights, with an included Hop-on Hop-off pass, a Seine cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. The pace suits travelers who want a single night aboard a historic train bookended by comfortable city stays rather than a long rail itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator lists 12 accommodation options across Budapest and Paris; the specific hotel booked depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • The evidence available does not list specific departure dates for this itinerary; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Budapest

    Your Journey Begins in Budapest

    Be it from the airport or your cruise ship, a private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel for a two-night stay. Once checked in head out to enjoy the city. A stroll along the river by the grand Parliament building is a nice introduction to the city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Following breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by your own private guide for a 4hr introduction to this great city, including a tour of both Buda and Pest, World Heritage Sites such as the Castle district, Andrassy Avenue and the Fisherman's Bastion.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Budapest

    A driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the historic Nyugati station for the journey of a lifetime. Settle into your private cabin before enjoying a delicious lunch in one of the beautiful dining cars, then a fine four-course dinner is served in the Belle Epoque restaurant cars.

    Meals: B, L, D

  4. Day 4overnight: Paris

    Paris

    You will be woken with a Continental breakfast served by your Steward in your cabin, before disembarking in Paris. A driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you have a reservation for two-nights, then get out to explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Included for you is a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour scenic Seine cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to the world-famous Louvre Museum.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    Continue to enjoy Paris until the time arrives for you to head to the airport or continue your travels elsewhere.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A private guide leads a 4-hour tour of Buda and Pest, including the Castle district, Andrassy Avenue, and the Fisherman's Bastion.
  • Day 3Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Budapest's historic Nyugati station for a private cabin, lunch in the dining car, and a four-course dinner in the Belle Epoque restaurant cars.
  • Day 4Wake to a Continental breakfast served in your cabin by a steward before disembarking in Paris.
  • Day 5A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to the Louvre Museum.

Included

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night's hotel onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express including all meals from Budapest to Paris

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes a private cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Budapest to Paris, with lunch, a four-course dinner, and a Continental breakfast served in your cabin, all included.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It combines both. A private guide leads a 4-hour tour of Budapest on day 2 and private drivers handle every transfer, but the two free days in Paris are self-guided using an included Hop-on Hop-off pass.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers lists 12 accommodation options across Budapest and Paris, including Hilton Budapest, InterContinental Hotel Budapest, Four Seasons Hotel Budapest, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, and Holiday Inn Paris Gare De Lyon Bastille; the hotel booked depends on the tier chosen.
What is included in the price?
Two nights' hotel with breakfast in Budapest, one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with all meals, two nights' hotel with breakfast in Paris, a private guide in Budapest, a Hop-on Hop-off pass in Paris, and skip-the-line tickets to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
When does this trip run?
The available materials do not list specific departure dates. Confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

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