Belmond · Luxury overnight train journey

Paris to Verona (Classic route)

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

Paris to Verona (Classic route), a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond operates this two-day, one-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running from Paris to Verona. After boarding the 1920s and '30s carriages in Paris and settling into a private cabin, travelers stop at Bar Car '3674' for an aperitif before dinner by Chef Jean Imbert, paired with wines from the train's collection, followed by cocktails and piano music into the early hours. 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 lakes visible from the window, followed by a three-course lunch and time to browse the onboard boutique before arrival in Verona, famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. 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.

What to know before you look closer

  • Timings are estimated: the operator notes that the departure (about 16:00 from Paris) and arrival (about 15:10 the next day in Verona) 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

  1. Day 1railovernight: Private cabin, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Day One: An evening for the ages

    Board the 1920s and '30s carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and settle into a private cabin. Before dinner, stroll to Bar Car '3674' for champagne or an aperitif, then dine in one of the dining cars on menus by Chef Jean Imbert, paired with wines from the train's collection. After dinner, return to the bar for signature cocktails and piano music.

  2. Day 2rail

    Day Two: A New Day Calls...

    A French breakfast is served in the cabin while the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, past mountains and lakes. A three-course lunch follows, with time to browse the onboard boutique. Italy's landscapes pass the window before arrival in Verona, famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the 1920s and '30s carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris, settle into a private cabin, and enjoy an aperitif in Bar Car '3674' before dinner.
  • Day 1Dinner by Chef Jean Imbert paired with wines from the train's collection, followed by cocktails and piano music into the early hours.
  • Day 2A French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, passing mountains and lakes.
  • Day 2Arrival in Verona, famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Included

  • Complimentary Transfer: collection from Paris accommodation and transfer to the train station for check-in and departure
  • 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 tea
  • Sommelier wines with all table d'hôte meals served in the restaurant cars
  • A delicious three-course lunch as the world passes by the window
  • French breakfast served in the cabin
  • Dedicated Steward service

Questions travellers ask

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 Verona.
What is included in the fare?
A complimentary transfer from Paris accommodation to the train station, one night in a private cabin aboard the train, a four-course dinner with sommelier wines, a three-course lunch, French breakfast served in the cabin, 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.

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