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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Classic Italian Cities

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Classic Italian Cities, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Create unforgettable memories on this European vacation featuring a journey on the luxurious Venice Simplon Orient Express and three iconic Italian cities: Rome, Florence and Venice.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Arrival in Rome

    Arrive in Rome and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, choosing between handpicked four-star and five-star hotels, with the rest of the day free.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Touring the 'Eternal City' of Rome

    A chauffeur-driven tour through Rome's historic streets, seeing St Peter's Square, the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, with an English-speaking driver providing commentary.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    Rome to Florence

    Transfer to the station to board a high-speed train to Florence, a journey of just under two hours through the Tuscan countryside, then transfer to your chosen four-star hotel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    Discovering Florence

    A walking tour of Florence's city center, passing Giotto's bell tower, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Santa Croce and Ponte Vecchio, plus hidden gems like the Orsanmichele façade.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice

    Florence to Venice

    A free morning in Florence before transferring to the station for a high-speed train to Venice, just over two hours through Emilia-Romagna, then transfer to your chosen four- or five-star hotel.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Exploring Venice

    An exclusive walking tour led by a local guide through Venice's 'campis', visiting the Bridge of Sighs and concluding at the Rialto Bridge.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Train (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express)

    Venice Simplon Orient Express

    Board the Venice Simplon Orient Express in your historic cabin for a four-course dinner in the restored restaurant car, live piano music in the bar car, and a night aboard the world's most famous luxury train.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Paris

    Arriving in Paris

    Breakfast aboard the Orient Express, unwinding as the train arrives in Paris around 1pm, then transfer to your hotel in the Latin Quarter.

  9. Day 9

    Homeward bound

    A relaxed breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to Paris' airport, concluding the vacation.

Included

  • 7-nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express (fully inclusive)
  • First Class rail travel in Italy
  • Overnight journey from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon Orient Express
  • Private transfers

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Arrival and departure flights

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