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The Famous Trains of Switzerland, and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express from Venice to Paris

Independent 13-day luxury rail journey: Paris, Switzerland, Venice, Orient Express

Railbookers runs The Famous Trains of Switzerland, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris as an independent rail package, so travelers set their own pace rather than following an escorted group. The trip covers 13 days and 12 nights, starting in Paris and traveling into Switzerland for two nights in Montreux, reached in Prestige class on the GoldenPass line, then two further nights in Zermatt after crossing Switzerland in Excellence class on the Glacier Express. From there the route continues to Venice and returns to Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. It suits travelers already comfortable with rail travel who want to experience some of Europe's most prestigious named train journeys and classes of service in one trip. The available description does not detail the middle portion of the route between Switzerland and Venice, and no price is listed in the available information.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the available description is not detailed for the Venice portion of the route; confirm the exact stops and connections before booking.
  • No price is listed in the available information for this package; confirm current pricing directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes, it is built around named train journeys: Prestige class on the GoldenPass line, Excellence class on the Glacier Express, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package.
Which cities and countries does it cover?
Paris in France, Montreux, Zermatt, and St Moritz in Switzerland, and Venice in Italy, before returning to Paris.
How long does it run?
13 days and 12 nights.
What class of travel is included on the Swiss trains?
Prestige class on the GoldenPass line and Excellence class on the Glacier Express.
How much does it cost?
No price is listed in the available information; check current pricing with Railbookers.

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