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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Venice

Luxury sleeper train from Venice to Paris with three nights in the city

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Venice

Marvellous Escapes combines three days in Venice with an overnight journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the legendary luxury sleeper train that runs from Venice to Paris. This five-day, four-night package begins with flights from the UK (or an optional train journey from London St. Pancras) to Venice, where you spend your first three nights in a hotel with breakfast. Your time in the city includes a private 30-minute gondola ride through the canals, free time to wander the streets and squares, and a quintessential Italian lunch with wine. On day 4, you board the Orient Express for an overnight sleeper to Paris. Your cabin includes a three-course lunch in the dining cars as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites and the Arlberg route, followed by dinner prepared by chef Jean Imbert, an aperitif in Bar Car '3674', and an evening with a resident pianist. The trip suits luxury seekers and couples who value fine dining, intimate travel, and the romance of a classic European rail journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a tailor-made package with no published fixed departures listed; confirm dates and availability with Marvellous Escapes before booking.
  • The from-price of 4,599 GBP assumes the flight option; a roundtrip train from London St. Pancras with an extra night in Milan or Turin is available as an alternative but pricing is not stated.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Travel from the UK; private water taxi to your hotel on arrival.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Free time to wander Venice's streets and canals. Private 30-minute gondola ride through the canals, past elegant palaces and bridges.

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Explore Venice's iconic sights, streets and squares, with a quintessential Italian lunch and wine.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Depart Venice

    Shared water taxi to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris. Three-course lunch in the dining cars as the scenery changes from the Italian Dolomites to the Arlberg route. Dinner by chef Jean Imbert, with an aperitif in Bar Car '3674' and a resident pianist in the evening.

  5. Day 5rail

    Paris/Return Home

    French breakfast served by your steward as the train arrives in Paris, concluding your journey.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: Private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's canals past elegant palaces and bridges.
  • Day 4Day 4: Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for overnight travel to Paris; three-course lunch in the dining cars, dinner by chef Jean Imbert, and an evening pianist in Bar Car '3674'.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Venice with breakfast included
  • Overnight accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras with extra night in Milan/Turin)
  • Private and shared water-taxi services in Venice
  • Secure reservation for the Eurostar Plus class
  • Private Gondola Ride

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The package includes your overnight cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris with all meals and bar service.
What is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?
It is a luxury sleeper train with restored 1920s dining carriages, private suites with personal stewards, and fine dining. Dinner on this trip is prepared by chef Jean Imbert.
Is the trip escorted or independent?
Marvellous Escapes describes it as a tailor-made rail holiday. You have free time to explore Venice on days 2 and 3, and a private gondola ride is included.
What hotels are included in Venice?
Three nights in a Venice hotel with breakfast included. The operator has not named the specific hotel in this listing; confirm the property when you book.
What is not included?
Lunch and dinner on days 1-3 in Venice (except a quintessential Italian lunch and wine on day 3); any activities beyond the gondola ride and water-taxi transfers.

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