How much does it cost?

From $8,409 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,409 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. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a high-speed train from Rome to Florence and a night in a historic cabin onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Florence to Paris.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is an independent rail vacation; small-group tours are included for specific sights in each city, with the rest of the time self-directed.

Is there an overnight train?

Yes. Day 5 is spent onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a historic cabin, with a four-course dinner served en route, arriving in Paris the next morning.

Is the Vatican included?

No. A Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica visit is listed as an optional extra, not included in the base package.

What hotels are used?

Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities for the Rome and Florence stays, with sample choices including the Kolbe Hotel Rome, the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, the Anglo American Hotel Florence, and the Cellai Boutique Hotel.

What is included in Paris?

Two nights hotel with breakfast, a private transfer from the station, Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets, a 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, a scenic Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets (the Louvre is closed Tuesdays).

Railbookers · Independent rail vacation

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

Rome to Paris via Florence with an overnight on the VSOE

Railbookers operates this 8-day independent rail vacation that begins in Rome and ends in Paris, traveling through Florence along the way. The first four days split evenly between Rome and Florence, with small-group tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then the Accademia Gallery, Florence's Cathedral, and the Uffizi Gallery. On day 5, travelers board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, settle into a historic cabin, and are served a four-course dinner as the train runs overnight to Paris, arriving the next morning. The final two days in Paris include the Eiffel Tower, a Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets, with a two-day Hop-on Hop-off pass for getting around. Outside the included small-group tours, days are self-directed, and the one night aboard a named luxury train sets this apart from a standard city-to-city itinerary, suiting travelers who want a signature rail experience bookended by independent time in three cities.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has risen US$210 since 4 Jul, to US$8,409.

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. 3 of 4 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica visit, along with a Moulin Rouge night, are listed as optional extras and are not included in the base price of this trip.
Louvre Museum tickets are included, but the operator's inclusion note states the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.
Railbookers lists 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities for this trip; which hotel you receive in Rome and Florence depends on the tier and city you choose.
The evidence provided does not list specific current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Rome
Your Journey Begins in Rome
Welcome to Rome! You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel to check-in for a 2-night stay.
Day 2overnight: Rome
Rome
Join a small group and skip the line into the Colosseum, then the Roman Forum.
Day 3railovernight: Florence
Florence
Make your way to the station for your high-speed train to Florence. From here make your way to the hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 4overnight: Florence
Florence
A small group morning tour visiting the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, then Florence's Cathedral. In the afternoon a 90min tour of the Uffizi Gallery.
Day 5railovernight: VSOE
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then make your way to the station for a departure to remember! Once onboard and settled into your cabin, enjoy a spectacular 4-course dinner.
Day 6railovernight: Paris
Arrival in Paris
The train pulls into Paris in the late morning, and you are driven to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass.
Day 7overnight: Paris
Paris
A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour scenic Seine cruise, and tickets to the Louvre Museum.
Day 8
Your Journey Ends in Paris
Following breakfast and if time allows enjoy some last-minute sightseeing before making your way to the airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A small group skips the line into the Colosseum, then visits the Roman Forum.
Day 4A small-group tour visits the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David and Florence's Cathedral, followed by a 90-minute tour of the Uffizi Gallery.
Day 5Travelers board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express into a historic cabin and are served a four-course dinner en route to Paris.
Day 6The train arrives in Paris in the late morning, and the city is explored with an included two-day Hop-on Hop-off pass.
Day 7A skip-the-line tour reaches the top of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a one-hour scenic Seine cruise and Louvre Museum tickets.

Included

Rail travel as per the itinerary
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
1 night in a historic cabin onboard the VSOE from Florence to Paris
Small group skip the line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome
Small-group city tour in Florence including the Accademia Gallery and Florence Duomo
Small group afternoon skip the line tour of the Uffizi Gallery
Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
Scenic Paris River Cruise
Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
Private transfer from airport to hotel in Rome
Private transfer from station to hotel in Paris

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $8,409 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,409 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. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a high-speed train from Rome to Florence and a night in a historic cabin onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Florence to Paris.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is an independent rail vacation; small-group tours are included for specific sights in each city, with the rest of the time self-directed.
Is there an overnight train?: Yes. Day 5 is spent onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a historic cabin, with a four-course dinner served en route, arriving in Paris the next morning.
Is the Vatican included?: No. A Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica visit is listed as an optional extra, not included in the base package.
What hotels are used?: Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities for the Rome and Florence stays, with sample choices including the Kolbe Hotel Rome, the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, the Anglo American Hotel Florence, and the Cellai Boutique Hotel.
What is included in Paris?: Two nights hotel with breakfast, a private transfer from the station, Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets, a 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, a scenic Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets (the Louvre is closed Tuesdays).