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Paris and Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Paris to Venice with an overnight ride on the Orient Express

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Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night rail vacation connecting Paris and Venice, built around a single night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The first two nights are spent in Paris, where included sightseeing covers a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit, a Seine River cruise, Louvre Museum tickets, and a gastronomic walking tour of Montmartre on day 2. On day 3, a driver takes travelers to the station to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the overnight journey, with coffee and pastries delivered to the cabin the next morning and a three-course lunch served in the dining carriages before the train crosses the bridge into Venice. The three nights in Venice include a small-group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica near St Mark's Square, plus a Grand Canal cruise to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a stop to watch glassblowers at work. This trip suits travelers drawn to a genuine luxury train experience paired with guided sightseeing in two of Europe's most romantic cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack for this trip includes no hotel names, only the number of nights in each city (2 in Paris, 3 in Venice) and that breakfast is included.
  • The evening suggestion of a night at the Moulin Rouge on day 1 appears in the itinerary text but is not among the included inclusions.
  • The day 7 itinerary references a boat and airport transfer for a flight home from Venice; a return flight is not listed among the included inclusions.
  • The evidence pack lists no current departure dates for this itinerary; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! On arrival head 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?

  2. Day 2overnight: 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 tickets to the world-famous Louvre Museum. In the morning, make your way to the iconic 18th arrondissement for a wonderful food themed tour of Montmartre.

  3. Day 3railovernight: onboard

    Paris and The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Continue to take advantage of your inclusive pass today, be it one of Paris' fabulous galleries or a scenic cruise along the river Seine. Later make your way back to your hotel where a driver will meet you and take you to station where you will step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice

    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Venice

    Be woken by fresh coffee and pastries being delivered to your cabin and watch the beautiful scenery pass by as the train makes its way through Italy. A three-course lunch is served in the dining carriages, and an afternoon tea before your train crosses the famous bridge to the island of Venice.

  5. Day 5overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Meet your guide close to St Mark's Square this morning, and they will guide you on a fascinating day of sightseeing. The history of both the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica can only be truly appreciated when witnessing the jewels and precious pieces of art they both hold.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Murano, Burano, and Torcello Day Trip

    Take to the water today with a cruise up the Grand Canal, to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. First with the help of your local guide visit Murano and watch the master glass blowers blow and shape the glass and furnace.

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    Following breakfast at your hotel a representative will meet you at your hotel and escort you to your private boat for a final cruise along the Grand Canal, and finally the airport for your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a scenic Seine cruise, Louvre Museum tickets, and a gastronomic tour of Montmartre's 18th arrondissement.
  • Day 3A driver takes travelers to the station to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the overnight journey to Venice.
  • Day 4Coffee and pastries are delivered to the cabin, a three-course lunch and afternoon tea are served in the dining carriages, and the train crosses the bridge onto the island of Venice.
  • Day 5A guide leads a day of sightseeing near St Mark's Square, including the Doges Palace and the Golden Basilica.
  • Day 6A cruise up the Grand Canal to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a stop to watch master glass blowers at work in Murano.

Included

  • 1 night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Small Group gastronomic tour of Montmartre
  • Small Group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica in Venice
  • Small Group walking tour of Venice
  • Small Group tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello from Venice
  • Private transfer from hotel to station in Paris
  • Shared boat transfer from station to hotel in Venice
  • Private transfer from hotel to airport in Venice

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. The package includes one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice, plus hotel accommodation with breakfast in both cities.
Is this a guided tour or independent travel?
The evidence does not label it escorted or independent; it combines a hop-on-hop-off pass for self-guided time in Paris with several small-group guided tours in Paris and Venice.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running the Paris to Venice route as the trip's included overnight leg.
Is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express an overnight sleeper train?
Yes. The itinerary describes a private cabin, coffee and pastries delivered in the morning, and a three-course lunch and afternoon tea served in the dining carriages during the overnight journey.
What does the Venice sightseeing include?
A small-group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica, a small-group walking tour of Venice, and a day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
What is not included?
The day 7 itinerary mentions a flight home from Venice, which does not appear on the included inclusions list.

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