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London and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice and Rome

Luxury independent trip: London, overnight VSOE to Venice, then Rome.

London and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice and Rome is an independent rail package from Railbookers built around a night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a named luxury cruise train. The trip opens with two nights exploring London, then an overnight ride on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carries travelers to Venice for two more nights, before the trip continues on to Rome for a further two nights. The description accounts for 7 of the trip's 9 nights this way, and it does not specify how travelers reach Rome from Venice. Because the package is independent rather than escorted, it suits travelers who want the experience of a classic luxury train paired with unhurried, two-night stays in three historic cities, and who are comfortable arranging their own sightseeing.

What to know before you look closer

  • The description itemizes 2 nights in London, 1 overnight on the train, 2 nights in Venice, and 2 nights in Rome, which totals 7 nights, while the package lists 9 nights overall. The remaining 2 nights are not accounted for in the description; confirm the complete night-by-night breakdown with Railbookers before booking.
  • The description does not say how travelers get from Venice to Rome, and no hotel names or star ratings are given for the London, Venice, or Rome stays; confirm these details before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train ride included, and which train is it?
Yes. The package includes an overnight ride from London to Venice specifically on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Is this an escorted tour or an independent trip?
It is an independent rail package. Railbookers arranges the travel, but there is no tour guide.
How long is the trip?
10 days and 9 nights: 2 nights in London, an overnight train to Venice, 2 nights in Venice, and 2 nights in Rome. The description does not account for the remaining 2 nights.
How do you get from Venice to Rome?
The description does not specify the mode of travel for this leg.
What is the comfort level like on this trip?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a well known luxury cruise train, which puts this package at the luxury end.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $9,299, about $930 per day.

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