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Florence to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Florence to Paris rail holiday aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Railbookers runs this seven-day, six-night independent rail package connecting Florence and Paris, with the two cities joined by a journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The description calls Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance and Paris the City of Light, and treats the train itself, one of the world's most famous, as a central part of the trip rather than simply transport between stops. There is no tour guide; Railbookers books the train travel and city stays, and travelers spend their days in Florence and Paris independently. Priced from $6,849, this is one of the highest-priced packages in the collection, reflecting the cost of traveling on a named luxury train rather than a standard rail service. It suits travelers drawn to a well known luxury train experience as much as to the two cities themselves, and who are comfortable planning their own days without a group tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the description does not say how the six nights split between Florence and Paris; confirm the schedule with Railbookers before booking.
  • The description does not say whether any nights of this trip are spent in an onboard sleeper cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or entirely in city hotels; confirm the accommodation arrangement with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

What makes this trip special?
The journey between Florence and Paris includes travel on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which the description calls one of the world's most famous trains.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
It is a seven-day, six-night package priced from $6,849 USD, or about $978 a day.
Is it guided or independent?
It is an independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the train travel and stays rather than running it as an escorted group tour.
Which cities does this trip cover?
Florence and Paris, connected by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

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