How much does it cost?

From £5,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,023 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What meals are included?

Hotel breakfasts are included for all three nights in Budapest. Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a three-course lunch, afternoon tea in your cabin, and a four-course dinner are served.

Is this tour guided or independent?

This is an independent rail holiday. You receive easy-to-follow travel documentation and tickets by email. Days in Budapest are free; rail travel connects the cities on a set schedule.

When does this trip run?

Departures are in September 2026, April 2027, and October 2027, all priced from GBP 5,199 per person.

Can the itinerary be reversed?

Yes. Tailor Made Rail offers a reversed version starting in Paris and ending in London to coincide with southbound Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures; contact the operator for details.

Tailor Made Rail · Luxury independent rail holiday

Budapest and the Orient-Express

Six-day London to Paris via Budapest and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Tailor Made Rail's six-day Budapest and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express combines two sleeper journeys with a three-night stay in Hungary's capital. You depart London via Eurostar, board an ensuite double cabin on a sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna, then take a day train to Budapest, where you stay at the handpicked Mystery Hotel with breakfast included. Days three and four are yours to explore the parliament building, Fisherman's Bastion, castle, or relax in thermal spas such as Szechenyi or Gellert. On day five you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express heritage cabin at Budapest Nyugati station, receiving a welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea in your cabin, and four-course dinner en route to Vienna and Paris. You arrive in Paris the next morning and return to London aboard Eurostar Plus. This package suits luxury-seekers and repeat rail travellers, as well as couples seeking intimate first-class rail travel and historic European cities.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £5,199 every time.

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. 2 of 5 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 Budapest hotel is listed as 'Mystery Hotel (or similar)', meaning the final choice depends on availability and tier.
Upgrades aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are available but not included in the quoted price; check the VSOE website for options.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Sleeper train
London to Amsterdam, overnight sleeper
Take the direct Eurostar service to Amsterdam and connect onto a comfortable sleeper towards Vienna.
Day 2overnight: Budapest
Arrive Vienna, on to Budapest
Arrive in Vienna the next morning, change trains to Budapest, and check in at the Mystery Hotel (or similar) for a 3-night stay.
Day 3overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Budapest blends history, culture, gastronomy and a modern vibe with walkable sights and a magnificent riverfront: the landmark parliament building, the historic hillside castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.
Day 4overnight: Budapest
Budapest
A further free day in Budapest; time to unwind in one of the city's historic thermal spas such as the Szechenyi Baths or Gellert Spa.
Day 5railovernight: Sleeper train (VSOE)
Depart Budapest aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Budapest Nyugati station with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, then a 3-course lunch en route to Vienna. Afternoon tea is served in your cabin, followed by a 4-course dinner in the evening.
Day 6rail
Arrive London
Breakfast in your cabin before the train arrives at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz. Continue to Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar in Eurostar Plus class back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Eurostar departs London for Amsterdam, then board an ensuite double cabin on the sleeper train heading toward Vienna.
Day 3Explore Budapest's parliament building, castle, and Fisherman's Bastion, or relax in the Szechenyi or Gellert thermal spas.
Day 5Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Budapest Nyugati station; enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea in your cabin, and four-course dinner.
Day 6Breakfast in your heritage cabin before arriving at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz; continue to Gare du Nord for Eurostar Plus return to London.

Included

First Class train travel from London to Budapest including an ensuite double cabin on the sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna
Return private transfer Budapest station to hotel
3 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
Heritage cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Budapest to Paris, via Vienna
Easy-to-follow travel documentation
Despatch of tickets by email
Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £5,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,023 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What meals are included?: Hotel breakfasts are included for all three nights in Budapest. Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a three-course lunch, afternoon tea in your cabin, and a four-course dinner are served.
Is this tour guided or independent?: This is an independent rail holiday. You receive easy-to-follow travel documentation and tickets by email. Days in Budapest are free; rail travel connects the cities on a set schedule.
When does this trip run?: Departures are in September 2026, April 2027, and October 2027, all priced from GBP 5,199 per person.
Can the itinerary be reversed?: Yes. Tailor Made Rail offers a reversed version starting in Paris and ending in London to coincide with southbound Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures; contact the operator for details.