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Lake Como, Lake Garda, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Milan to Paris via Lake Como, Lake Garda and the Orient Express

Illustration of Lake Como, Lake Garda, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Railbookers operates this 10-day rail journey from Milan to Paris, moving through Lake Como, Sirmione on Lake Garda, and Venice before the trip's centerpiece: one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. After an overnight in Milan, two nights each on Lake Como and Lake Garda offer leisure time, with an optional boat ride on Lake Garda. A direct train brings you to Venice for two nights, including an evening gondola ride and a walking tour of Doge's Palace and the Golden Basilica. Day 8 boards the Orient Express at Venice Santa Lucia for a three-course lunch and a four-course dinner by French chefs, arriving into Paris Gare de l'Est at 08:32 the next morning, in time for a hop-on hop-off tour to the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame. The trip mixes independent lakeside stops with one true luxury-train night, suiting couples and history-minded travelers who want the classic Milan-to-Paris rail route with a single indulgent finale.

What to know before you look closer

  • The included transfer to the train station in Venice on Day 8 is shared, while the transfer from the train station to your hotel in Paris on Day 9 is private.
  • All hotels are drawn from 26 accommodation options across Milan, Como, Sirmione and Venice; the final hotel depends on the tier and city you select.
  • The operator does not list current departure dates for this package; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Milan

    Milan

    Explore Milan, Italy's northern Lombardy region, global capital of fashion and design. Visit the Gothic Duomo di Milano and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'

  2. Day 2railovernight: Como

    Milan to Lake Como

    Leave Milan late morning for your direct train to Lake Como.

  3. Day 3overnight: Como

    Lake Como

    A day of leisure in Lake Como.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sirmione

    Lake Como to Lake Garda

    A leisurely breakfast before departing midafternoon for your train via Milan to Lake Garda. Free evening to explore.

  5. Day 5overnight: Sirmione

    Lake Garda

    A day of leisure to roam the small streets of Sirmione with shops, cafes and restaurants, or take a boat ride on Lake Garda.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Venice

    Lake Garda to Venice

    A Trenitalia train direct to Venice. Free time to explore in the afternoon. An included evening gondola ride along the canals.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice

    Venice

    A morning walking tour of Doge's Palace, then the Golden Basilica.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Onboard train

    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Step aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express, departing from Venice Santa Lucia. Enjoy a three-course lunch. The afternoon is free before a four-course dinner prepared by French chefs.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Paris

    Paris

    Early breakfast served in your cabin. The train arrives into Paris Gare de l'Est at 08.32. Check in at your hotel; use your hop on hop off tour voucher to visit the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame cathedral.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    After breakfast your tour now concludes.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Visits to the Gothic Duomo di Milano and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
  • Day 6A direct Trenitalia train to Venice, followed by an included evening gondola ride along the canals.
  • Day 7A morning walking tour of Doge's Palace, followed by the Golden Basilica.
  • Day 8Boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia for a three-course lunch, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by French chefs.
  • Day 9Early breakfast served in your cabin as the train arrives into Paris Gare de l'Est at 08:32, followed by a hop-on hop-off tour to the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame cathedral.

Included

  • 1-night hotel stay with breakfast in Milan
  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Como
  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Sirmione
  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
  • 1-night hotel stay with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a Private Historic Cabin
  • All rail journeys as listed throughout your trip
  • Excursions as per itinerary
  • Private transfer from train station to your hotel in Paris
  • Shared transfer from your hotel to the train station in Venice

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. All rail journeys are included throughout the trip, including one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a Private Historic Cabin between Venice and Paris.
What is included aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?
One night in a Private Historic Cabin, a three-course lunch, and a four-course dinner prepared by French chefs.
Is this tour guided or independent?
It is mostly independent rail travel with included excursions: an evening gondola ride in Venice, a walking tour of Doge's Palace and the Golden Basilica, and a Paris hop-on hop-off city tour.
What hotels are used?
Hotels are chosen from 26 accommodation options across Milan, Como, Sirmione and Venice; sample properties include Hilton Milan, Armani Hotel Milano, and the Palace Hotel on Lake Como.
When does this tour run?
The operator does not publish current departure dates in the available materials; confirm dates directly with Railbookers before booking.

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