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Rome and Florence to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Rome, Florence, and Paris rail trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail package connecting Rome, Florence, and Paris, three cities joined by a journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, described as the world's most famous train journey. The trip covers Rome's ancient ruins, the Renaissance work of Michelangelo and Brunelleschi in Florence, and a stroll through Montmartre's cobbled streets in Paris, with cocktails in the train's bar car along the way. There is no tour guide; Railbookers books the train travel and city stays, and travelers spend their days independently in each city. Priced from $8,199 USD per person, about $1,025 a day, this trip suits travelers drawn to a landmark luxury train experience as much as to the three cities themselves, and who are comfortable planning their own days without a group tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the description does not say how the 7 nights split between Rome, Florence, and Paris; confirm the schedule with Railbookers before booking.
  • The description does not say whether any part of the journey between the three cities is spent overnight in a sleeper cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or entirely in city hotels; confirm the onboard accommodation arrangement with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

What makes this trip special?
The journey between the three cities includes travel on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, described in the evidence as the world's most famous train journey, with cocktails in its bar car.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
8 days and 7 nights, priced from $8,199 USD per person, about $1,025 a day.
Is it guided or independent?
Independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the train travel and city stays rather than running it as an escorted group tour.
Which cities does this trip cover?
Rome, Florence, and Paris.
What is there to see in each city?
Rome's ancient ruins, the Renaissance work of Michelangelo and Brunelleschi in Florence, and the cobbled streets of Montmartre in Paris.

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