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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Vienna

Vienna to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with three nights in Vienna

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Vienna

Marvellous Escapes offers a five-day luxury rail journey combining three nights of independent time in Vienna with an overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris. The package departs from the UK by scheduled flight (or Eurostar from London) and includes private transfers, hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna, and all meals and champagne service aboard the legendary train. Days two and three invite self-guided exploration of Vienna's imperial landmarks, from Schönbrunn Palace to St. Stephen's Cathedral, with optional classical concerts at the Musikverein or Vienna State Opera. On day four, you board the restored Orient Express carriages for dinner prepared by chef Jean Imbert, with an aperitif in Bar Car 3674 and a resident pianist performing in the evening. This package suits luxury-seekers, couples seeking intimate travel, and food-and-wine enthusiasts who value world-class cuisine and refined service over daily activities.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price (GBP 4599) is for the package; flights from the UK are included, though passengers from London St. Pancras can substitute a roundtrip train journey via Milan or Turin with an extra night instead of a flight.
  • Days 2 and 3 in Vienna are unguided; you explore at your own pace with no group activities or escorted tours included.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Travel from the UK to Vienna. Private transfer to your hotel on arrival.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Explore Vienna at your own pace - Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace.

  3. Day 3overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Free day wandering elegant boulevards, museums and parks; option of a classical concert at the Musikverein or the Vienna State Opera.

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

    Depart Vienna

    Private transfer to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Vienna to Paris. Pastries served by your steward. 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 Vienna to Paris journey.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: Self-guided tour of Vienna includes Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace.
  • Day 3Day 3: Optional classical concert at the Musikverein or Vienna State Opera, or free exploration of Vienna's boulevards, museums, and parks.
  • Day 4Day 4: Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Vienna; pastries served en route, dinner by chef Jean Imbert, aperitif in Bar Car 3674, and a resident pianist in the evening.
  • Day 5Day 5: French breakfast served aboard as the train arrives in Paris.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna 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 transfers to your hotel and Vienna railway station
  • Secure reservation for the Eurostar in Eurostar Plus class

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey from Vienna to Paris, all meals, beverages, and cabin accommodation aboard the train are included. Your UK flights (or overland Eurostar route) are also included.
What is the accommodation like?
Three nights in a Vienna hotel with breakfast included, plus one night in a cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with fine dining by chef Jean Imbert and access to the champagne bar and resident pianist.
Is this an escorted tour?
Marvellous Escapes provides private transfers and arranges the package, but days in Vienna are self-guided. The train journey is unescorted travel in a luxury setting.
What is not included?
The package does not mention optional activities in Vienna such as museum entry fees or concert tickets. You arrange these separately if you wish.
Which trains are used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Vienna to Paris. A Eurostar Plus class seat is reserved as part of the alternative London St. Pancras overland route if you choose that instead of flights.
How much walking is involved?
Little walking beyond stations and hotel transfers. In Vienna, exploration is at your own pace; no guided walking tours are mentioned.

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