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Florence to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Florence to Paris in seven days via the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Illustration of Florence to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night rail trip from Florence to Paris. The trip opens with three nights in Florence, starting with an evening stroll along the Arno to the Ponte Vecchio, then a day trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, a winery on the slopes of San Gimignano for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting, and a guided walk through Siena. Day 3 brings small-group tours of the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David, the Florence Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery. On day 4 the tour boards the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, settling into a twin cabin for a 4-course dinner in one of its restaurant cars before an overnight journey to Paris. Two nights in Paris follow, with a hop-on hop-off pass, a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tour, a Seine river cruise and Louvre tickets included. The trip suits travellers who want a classic Renaissance city paired with a night on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and guided sightseeing rather than independent exploring.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotels are chosen from a list of accommodation options across price tiers in Florence and Paris, from the Anglo American Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton or Cellai Boutique Hotel up to the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, so the specific hotel depends on what is booked.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this itinerary; confirm timing with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Welcome to Florence! Following your flight, you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel to check-in for a 3-night stay. That evening head out to get your bearings. Florence is surprisingly compact and a stroll along the banks of the Arno to the gorgeous Ponte Vecchio is a lovely way to work up an appetite for dinner.

  2. Day 2overnight: Florence

    Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip

    It is an early start today but so very worth it as you are driven to Pisa for some free time to admire the unmistakable leaning Tower for the obligatory photo, then onto a winery on the slopes of San Gimignano for a typically Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Take a stroll around the beautiful medieval village before moving onto Siena where a guide will lead you though the Piazza del Campo, to the Cathedral and through one of the most beautiful Contrade that make up the city. Enjoy some free time for shopping before heading back to Florence for the evening.

  3. Day 3overnight: Florence

    Florence

    A full day of sightseeing lies ahead today with a small group morning tour led by a local is a brilliant way to learn the vast history of this ancient city. You will visit the Accademia Gallery to see first had Michelangelo's David, then on to visit Florence's beautiful Cathedral. Relax for lunch in one of the cities many fine restaurants, then in the afternoon make your way to the Uffizi Gallery for a 1½ hour tour.

  4. Day 4railovernight: on the VSOE

    Florence and The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then enjoy some more sightseeing before being making your way to the station for a departure to remember! Once onboard and settled into your cabin you will be shown the way one of the opulent restaurant cars for a spectacular 4-course dinner, then perhaps a nightcap in the bar before bed.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Paris

    Arriving in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! On arrival you will be driven to your hotel for a two-night stay, then get out to explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass. In the evening why not speak to any of our knowledgeable Rail Experts about a night at the world-famous Moulin Rouge?

  6. Day 6overnight: Paris

    Paris

    It's a day to remember today, as you explore the very best the city has to offer. 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. You also have another day of exploring the city with your handy hop-on hop-off pass which gives you the best views of the beautiful boulevards and arrondissements that make Paris so famous.

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    Following breakfast and if time allows enjoy some last-minute sightseeing and souvenir shopping before continuing with your travels elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided day trip drives to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then a winery on the slopes of San Gimignano for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting, before a guided walk through Siena's Piazza del Campo and Cathedral.
  • Day 3A small-group morning tour visits the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, followed by an afternoon tour of the Uffizi Gallery.
  • Day 4The tour boards the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settles into a twin cabin for a 4-course dinner in one of its restaurant cars.
  • Day 6A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine river cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to the Louvre.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night in a twin cabin onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Rome to Paris
  • Small-group city tour in Florence including the Accademia Gallery and Florence Duomo
  • Small group afternoon skip the line tour of the Uffizi Gallery
  • Small-group tour of Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti from Florence
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Skip the line Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Private transfer from airport to hotel in Florence
  • Private transfer from station to hotel in Paris

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included on this trip?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including one night in a twin cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, in a twin cabin, for one overnight leg of the journey.
Is the trip guided or independent?
It includes several small-group guided tours, a Florence city tour with the Accademia Gallery and Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and a day trip to Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti, plus private transfers, though days without a listed tour, such as day 7, are unescorted.
What hotels are used?
The trip draws from a list of accommodation options, including the Anglo American Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, Cellai Boutique Hotel, Hotel Cerretani Firenze MGallery, Rivoli Boutique Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and Hotel Indigo Florence in Florence, and the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera or Holiday Inn Paris Gare De Lyon Bastille in Paris.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes small-group walking tours in Florence and Paris (museums, the Duomo, Eiffel Tower, Louvre) and a full day trip to Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti, with private transfers handling luggage between hotels and the train.

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