How much does it cost?

From $7,119 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,119 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

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.

When does this trip run?

The available materials do not list specific departure dates. Confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Railbookers · Independent rail vacation

Budapest and Paris with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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

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.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has risen US$720 since 4 Jul, to US$7,119.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 4 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

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

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.
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
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
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
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
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

How much does it cost?: From $7,119 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,119 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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.
When does this trip run?: The available materials do not list specific departure dates. Confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.