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

13-day luxury rail trip from Paris to Venice and the Swiss Alps

Railbookers operates this 13-day, 12-night independent rail package that starts and ends in Paris, traveling by four named train journeys through five destinations: Paris, Venice, St Moritz, Zermatt, and Montreux. The trip opens with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice, where three nights are spent exploring the canals, then continues on the Bernina Express to a night in St Moritz, followed by a ride in an Excellence Class carriage. As an independent rail package rather than a guided tour, travelers move between these stops largely on their own. This suits luxury seekers and couples drawn to named heritage and scenic trains rather than a standard group coach tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator's description does not lay out a day-by-day itinerary. It confirms three nights in Venice and one night in St Moritz, but does not state how many nights are spent in Paris, Zermatt, or Montreux, or the exact route back to Paris.
  • The available description is cut off before naming the train that runs the 'Excellence Class carriage' leg after St Moritz, so the full lineup of trains used on this trip is not confirmed here; confirm with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers describes this as combining 4 of the world's rail journeys, including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Bernina Express.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent. Railbookers classes this as an 'Independent rail package.'
Which trains does the trip use?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice and the Bernina Express are named. A further leg is described as riding in an 'Excellence Class carriage,' though the train name for that leg is cut off in the available description.
Where does the trip start and end?
It starts and ends in Paris, with stops in Venice, St Moritz, Zermatt, and Montreux in between.
How many nights are spent in each place?
The description confirms three nights in Venice and one night in St Moritz. Nights in Paris, Zermatt, and Montreux are not specified.
What does the trip cost?
From USD $12,749 per person, about $981 per day over the 13-day trip.

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