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London to Verona Round Trip aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express

Six-day luxury rail round trip from London to Verona on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Illustration of London to Verona Round Trip aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express

Planet Rail's London to Verona round trip is a 5-night, 6-day luxury rail journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, one of the world's most celebrated trains. Your adventure begins at London St Pancras, where you board Eurostar in Standard Premier Class for a high-speed crossing to Paris. From Paris Gare de l'Est you board the legendary Orient Express in a twin or double compartment, where a personal steward attends to your every comfort. Your route carries you through the Swiss Alps, with breakfast and three-course lunch served in the ornate restaurant cars amid white linen, heavy crystal, and gourmet fare. Upon arrival in Verona you spend three nights at the 4-star Hotel Accademia, free to explore the walled Roman city, its pastel-coloured squares, and churches built from local pink limestone, or venture out to Valpolicella's vineyards or Lake Garda. Your return journey retraces this route aboard the same magnificent train before Eurostar returns you to London. This trip suits luxury seekers, repeat rail travellers, and couples seeking an elegantly paced experience centred on fine travel and dining.

What to know before you look closer

  • You must arrange your own transfers between Paris Gare du Nord (Eurostar arrival) and Gare de l'Est (Orient Express departure), and from Verona station to your hotel.
  • The from-price of GBP 8,795 is per person in a standard twin or double compartment; upgrades to Suite or Grand Suite cost more.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the operator's information provided.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    London to Switzerland aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express

    Your holiday begins as you enter the stunningly restored London St. Pancras International station. Let the holiday mood take over as you board the Eurostar service for the high-speed journey to Paris in little over two hours. Sit back and relax in your spacious Standard Premier Class seat and make the most of the light meal and drinks. On arrival in Paris you make your own way the short distance from the Gare du Nord to the Gare de l’Est. Here you board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend to you throughout your journey. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery through France and Switzerland. After further relaxation it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars? Here you will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar car, listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Verona

    Through the Swiss Alps to Verona

    You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your compartment at a time to suit you. Choose to spend the morning in the Bar Car chatting to fellow guests over coffee or relax and gaze out at the fabulous views from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. This afternoon you may choose to visit the on board Boutique to purchase souvenirs, while away the hours in conversation or take it easy in your compartment and admire passing scenery as the train travels through Italy. All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark as the train arrives into the Roman city of Verona. Here you make your own way to your hotel for 3 nights, the richly evocative Hotel Accademia located very close to Piazza Bra with its stylish and welcoming rooms.

  3. Day 3overnight: Verona

    At leisure in Verona

    Spend the next few days enjoying the Roman city of Verona. Stroll around this attractive walled city famous for the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and soak up the warm pastel colours of Piazza Brà, surrounded by churches, monuments and fine palazzi, built from local pink limestone. Impressive churches, such as San Zeno Maggiore, contrast perfectly with the opulence of Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Erbe close to Juliet’s balcony.

  4. Day 4overnight: Verona

    At leisure in Verona

    For a change of scene venture out to the Valpolicella vineyards, the Palladian delights of Vicenza or take to the waters of stunning Lake Garda. Depending on your holiday dates, you may even have the opportunity to take in the world-renowned Verona Opera during your visit.

  5. Day 5railovernight: On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Verona through Italy to Switzerland aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express

    This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to Verona and board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private cabin and will attend you throughout your journey. After you have settled in it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your cabin gazing at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Swiss Alps, or chatting with fellow travellers in the Bar Car. Afternoon tea is served in your cabin. After further relaxation it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars. Here you will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs. When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.

  6. Day 6rail

    Arrival into Paris - Paris to London - Homeward bound

    This morning you will awake for a final time aboard the Orient Express. Breakfast is served in your cabin by your steward at a time to suit you. All too soon the train pulls into Paris Gare de l’Est and it is time to prepare to disembark. A short journey across the Channel in Standard Premier Class aboard the Eurostar and arrival at King’s Cross St. Pancras marks the conclusion of your holiday.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1You board Eurostar at the restored London St Pancras International station in Standard Premier Class for a high-speed crossing to Paris in just over two hours.
  • Day 2Awake aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as you pass through the Swiss Alps; breakfast is served in your compartment and a three-course lunch follows in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars.
  • Day 3In Verona, you stroll the walled city through warm pastel-coloured squares, visiting Piazza Brà and churches such as San Zeno Maggiore, built from local pink limestone.
  • Day 5You reboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the return journey from Verona, settling into your private cabin attended by your steward, with another three-course lunch served en route.

Included

  • First Class rail to and from London St Pancras to Paris (Eurostar Standard Premier)
  • The legendary Orient Express train to and from Paris to Verona in a twin/double compartment
  • All meals on board the Orient Express
  • 3 nights’ B&B at the Hotel Accademia (4 star) in Verona

Not included

  • Transfer between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est (make your own way)
  • Transfer from Verona station to your hotel (make your own way)

Questions travellers ask

Is all rail travel included?
Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Premier Class from London St Pancras to Paris and return, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Verona and back in a twin or double compartment.
Are meals included?
All meals on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are included, featuring three-course lunches and dinners served in the restaurant cars. Your hotel in Verona includes breakfast only; other meals in the city are not included.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
A personal steward attends to you on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Transfers in Paris and between Verona station and your hotel are independent; you make your own way. Your time in Verona is at leisure.
What is the accommodation in Verona?
The Hotel Accademia, a 4-star hotel, for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
How much walking is involved?
Most travel is by train. In Verona you have the freedom to stroll around the city as you choose; the itinerary mentions optional excursions such as visits to Valpolicella vineyards or Lake Garda.
What are the optional extras?
You may upgrade to a Suite or Grand Suite on the Orient Express for additional space and comfort. Depending on your travel dates, tickets to the world-renowned Verona Opera are available.

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