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Classic Venice Simplon Orient Express, Venice to Paris

Classic Venice Simplon Orient Express, Venice to Paris, a rail journey with Great Rail Journeys

Take the opulent Venice Simplon Orient Express between two romantic cities, Venice and Paris. Spend time in Venice, a city of islands connected by bridges and walkways on this Independent rail holiday.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Fly from London to Venice. On arrival, transfer by boat from Marco Polo Airport to your chosen hotel. Choose between one of the handpicked hotels, either 4* or 5* on a B&B basis. Enjoy a free day in Venice where you can wander the narrow streets at your leisure and discover the charms of this romantic city. Take a gondola ride and view the canals from one of the many ornate bridges. Visit a museum or an art gallery or take in the intricate gothic architecture.

    Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Enjoy a free day in Venice. Explore the city's museums, art galleries, gothic architecture, and canals. Optional excursions available including a private half-day trip to Murano and Burano, a private Grand Canal motor launch tour, or a walking tour of Venice.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Free Day in Venice

    Spend some time in one of the city's old cafes, try a pastry or two, go shopping in the boutiques, and get to know the city better through its restaurants and bars as you sip an Aperol Spritz with a view of the waterways. Optional gondola ride or cooking class available at a supplement.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice Simplon Orient Express

    Venice Simplon Orient Express

    Enjoy some free time in Venice before boarding the Venice Simplon Orient Express. Your voyage begins on the platform, where historic carriages await. Meet your conductor and step back in time to the Golden Age of travel aboard the 1920s carriages. Journey through ever-changing Alpine scenery towards Paris. Dine in the restaurant carriage with menus prepared by French-trained chefs and the Sommelier. After dinner, relax with cocktails in Bar Car 3674. At midnight, enjoy a brunch in the Bar Car, champagne, lobster rolls and truffled club sandwich, before retiring to your luxurious cabin.

    Meals: Dinner

  5. Day 5rail

    Venice Simplon Orient Express – Arrival Paris

    Awake to coffee and pastries in your cabin, or stroll to the 1920s Restaurant Car for a breakfast of coffee or tea, eggs, truffle and smoked salmon. The Venice Simplon Orient Express arrives at Gare de L'Est in Paris at around 1pm. Make your way to Gare du Nord and take the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • 3 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast) in Venice
  • Overnight journey between Venice and Paris on the Venice Simplon Orient Express
  • Eurostar Plus between Paris and London
  • Boat transfer to chosen hotel in Venice on arrival
  • Flight from London to Venice

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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