How much does it cost?

From £3,885 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $5,248 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The entire journey is spent aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, in a private cabin, with meals and steward service included.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, traveling overnight from Paris to Venice.

What is included in the fare?

Complimentary transfers between Paris accommodation and the train station, one night in a private cabin aboard the train, a four-course dinner with sommelier wines, French breakfast served in the cabin, a three-course lunch, and dedicated steward service.

Dedicated steward service runs throughout the journey; this is a single overnight train ride rather than a multi-day escorted tour.

Belmond · Luxury overnight train journey

Paris to Venice (Classic route)

Overnight luxury train from Paris to Venice on the Orient-Express

Belmond operates this two-day, one-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running from Paris to Venice. After boarding in Paris and settling into a private 1920s-styled cabin, travelers dress for a formal evening of dinner service, with Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu paired with sommelier-selected wines in one of the restaurant cars, followed by cocktails and a resident pianist in Bar Car '3674'. The train travels overnight, and the next day unfolds slowly: a French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route in daylight, with mountains and glacial lakes visible from the window, followed by a three-course lunch and time to browse the onboard boutique before arrival at Santa Lucia Station in Venice. Dedicated steward service runs throughout. This suits travelers who want a single, self-contained luxury experience rather than a multi-stop touring itinerary, with formal dining and a slower pace built into the schedule.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at £3,885 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

4 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a unknown, an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Timings are estimated: the operator notes that the departure (about 16:00 from Paris) and arrival (about 17:30 the next day in Venice) are indicative only and subject to national and international railway constraints.
The evidence pack does not list current departure dates for this route; confirm availability directly with Belmond.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Private cabin, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Day One: Adventure awaits...
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and settle into a private cabin, admiring the marquetry, upholstery and lamp shades. Dress for dinner (dress code: fabulous / formal evening attire) and take a seat in one of the dining cars for Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu and sommelier-selected wines. Later, enjoy cocktails and a resident pianist in Bar Car '3674'.
Day 2rail
Day Two: A Fine Way To Pass The Day
A French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, past soaring mountains and glacial lakes. A leisurely three-course lunch follows, with time to browse the onboard boutique. A French gouter is served before the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and arrives at Santa Lucia Station, Venice.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and settle into a private cabin, then dine on Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu with sommelier-selected wines in one of the dining cars.
Day 1Cocktails and a resident pianist in the historic Bar Car '3674' after dinner.
Day 2A French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, passing mountains and glacial lakes.
Day 2The train crosses the Venetian Lagoon before arriving at Santa Lucia Station in Venice.

Included

Complimentary Transfers: collection from Paris accommodation to the train station for check-in and departure; transfer from Venice station to accommodation in the city
Luxurious accommodation: one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
A sumptuous four-course dinner: seasonal table d'hôte menu including biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, coffee and petit fours
Sommelier wines with all table d'hôte meals served in the restaurant cars
French breakfast served in the cabin
A delicious three-course lunch in one of the restaurant cars
Dedicated Steward service

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £3,885 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $5,248 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The entire journey is spent aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, in a private cabin, with meals and steward service included.
Which train is used?: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, traveling overnight from Paris to Venice.
What is included in the fare?: Complimentary transfers between Paris accommodation and the train station, one night in a private cabin aboard the train, a four-course dinner with sommelier wines, French breakfast served in the cabin, a three-course lunch, and dedicated steward service.
Is it escorted?: Dedicated steward service runs throughout the journey; this is a single overnight train ride rather than a multi-day escorted tour.