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Paris and Vienna with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Paris to Vienna with an overnight ride on the Orient Express

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Railbookers operates this 6-day, 5-night rail vacation connecting Paris and Vienna, built around a single night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with all meals included on board. The first two nights are spent in Paris, where day 2 brings a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit, a Seine River cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets, while day 3 leaves the morning free for a river cruise or a pre-booked trip to the Palace of Versailles before a private car collects travelers for the station. The overnight journey to Vienna includes dining in the train's restored Art Deco carriages and time in its dedicated bar car. In Vienna, day 4 opens with a two-hour private walking tour through the historic centre, from St Stephens Cathedral to the Hofburg Palace, and day 5 is left at leisure, with Railbookers on hand to help plan further sightseeing. This trip suits travelers drawn to a genuine luxury train experience connecting two of Europe's most historic capitals.

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, 2 in Vienna) and that breakfast is included in both.
  • The Moulin Rouge suggestion on day 1 and the optional Palace of Versailles tour or river cruise on day 3 appear in the itinerary text as options, not on the included inclusions list.
  • The day 6 itinerary references a private car to the airport for a flight home; 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.

  3. Day 3railovernight: onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Paris and The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Vienna

    Today perhaps enjoy a cruise along the river, or even take the metro out to the Palace of Versailles for a pre-booked tour, but in the afternoon make your way back to your hotel from where a private car will collect you and take you to the station for your departure.

  4. Day 4overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Following breakfast at your hotel, make your way to meet your private guide for a 2hr introductory walking tour. Enjoy a stroll through the historical city centre, from St Stephens cathedral to the Hofburg Palace.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Enjoy a day at your own leisure today. Vienna has so much to offer visitors, and Railbookers can help with anything you might like to see.

  6. Day 6

    Your Journey Ends in Vienna

    A private car will collect you from your hotel for the drive to the airport and your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Exploring Paris with an included hop-on-hop-off pass, with the option of an evening at the Moulin Rouge.
  • Day 2A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine river cruise, and tickets to the Louvre Museum.
  • Day 3A private car collects travelers from their Paris hotel and takes them to the station to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the overnight journey to Vienna, with all meals included on board.
  • Day 4A two-hour private walking tour through Vienna's historic centre, from St Stephens Cathedral to the Hofburg Palace.
  • Day 5A day at leisure in Vienna, with Railbookers on hand to help plan further sightseeing.

Included

  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express including all meals from Paris to Vienna
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
  • A private walking tour in Vienna
  • Private transfers from hotel to station in Paris, station to hotel and hotel to airport in Vienna

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. The package includes one night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including all meals, from Paris to Vienna, 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 and a free day in Vienna with a private guided walking tour on day 4.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running the Paris to Vienna route as the trip's included overnight leg.
Is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express an overnight sleeper train?
Yes. The itinerary lists an overnight stay onboard, and the inclusions confirm all meals are included on the Paris to Vienna leg.
What does the Vienna sightseeing include?
A private 2-hour walking tour through the historic centre on day 4, covering St Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, with day 5 left at leisure.
What is not included?
The day 6 itinerary mentions a flight home from Vienna, which does not appear on the included inclusions list.

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