How much does it cost?

From £6,595 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,909 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What is included in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express night?

The Historic Cabin overnight is fully inclusive. Dinner and breakfast are served; breakfast can be taken in your cabin or in the 1920s Restaurant Car. The train features restored art deco carriages, personal stewards, and live entertainment

Is this tour escorted?

Yes, Great Rail Journeys runs this as an escorted tour. However, days in Zermatt, St Moritz, and Venice are free to explore independently, with optional guided excursions available at additional cost

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast is included at hotels. Dinner and lunch are included only on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express night (day 7). Other meals are at your own expense

Can I travel by train from London instead of flying to Zurich?

Yes, the itinerary notes an alternative two-day train journey beginning at London St Pancars, taking Eurostar to Paris Nord and then Gare de Lyon onward; confirm details with Great Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys · Luxury rail tour

Venice Simplon Orient Express, Glacier Express and Bernina Express

Great Rail Journeys' 8-day escorted tour combines three of Europe's most celebrated trains: the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The journey begins in London and ends in Venice, with the homeward leg aboard the luxurious Orient Express to Paris and Eurostar back to London. Travellers spend two nights each in Zermatt and St Moritz, Swiss mountain towns offering free days to explore independently. On day 3, the Glacier Express descends into the Rhone Valley, climbs through snow-capped mountains, and crosses viaducts to reach St Moritz. Day 5 brings the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina Express, which winds through the Engadine Valley, the Albula Tunnel, and over the Bernina Pass into Italy. The trip culminates in an overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where passengers enjoy fine dining in a 1920s art deco restaurant car and sleep in historic cabins with personal stewards. This tour suits luxury-seekers and repeat rail travellers who value both comfort and the romance of celebrated train journeys.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £320 since 4 Jul, to £6,595.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The package price does not include cancellation and travel insurance; these must be arranged separately
Hotel accommodation in Venice is listed as three options (American Dinesen, Monaco & Grand Canal, Baglioni Luna); your final hotel depends on availability and the tier selected
Some days include optional excursions at additional cost, such as the Gornergrat in Zermatt and the Muottas Murgl funicular in St Moritz

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Zermatt
Getting to Zermatt
Flight from London to Zurich (regional flights available), then train from Zurich airport to Visp and up into the mountains to the car-free village of Zermatt, with views of the Matterhorn.
Day 2railovernight: Zermatt
Zermatt
A free day in Zermatt with access to the higher mountains by the Gornergrat rail or cable-car, or hiking trails in the village, or book an optional excursion at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3railovernight: St Moritz
Glacier Express
Board the Glacier Express for a panoramic journey through the upper Rhone Valley, over the journey's highest point and along the Rhine Valley, past Chur and on to St Moritz, with an optional lunch available onboard. Transfer to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4overnight: St Moritz
St Moritz
A free day in St Moritz, with walking trails and lakes nearby, or book an optional excursion at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5railovernight: Venice
Bernina Express to Italy
Travel south on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bernina Express through the Engadine Valley, the Albula Tunnel and over the Bernina Pass into Italy, continuing to Milan and Venice. Transfer to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6overnight: Venice
Venice
A free day in Venice for a gondola ride, gothic architecture, art galleries or the historic cafes of San Marco Square, or book an optional excursion at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7railovernight: Aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express
Venice Simplon Orient Express
Board the Venice Simplon Orient Express for the journey from Venice to Paris, in 1920s/1930s art deco carriages attended by a personal steward. Fine dining meals prepared by French chefs are served by Italian waiters, with live entertainment in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8rail
Paris to London
Breakfast in bed aboard the train, or in the 1920s Restaurant Car, before arriving into Paris Gare de l'Est around 1pm. Transfer to Gare du Nord for the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Arrival in the car-free village of Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn, accessible by train from Zurich via Visp
Day 3The Glacier Express climbs from the Rhone Valley through snow-capped mountains, crossing viaducts and passing through Chur on the journey to St Moritz
Day 5The Bernina Express follows the 100-year-old UNESCO World Heritage route through the Engadine Valley, the Albula Tunnel, and over the Bernina Pass into Italy, travelling to Venice via Milan
Day 7Overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with fine dining prepared by French chefs, art deco carriages from the 1920s-1930s, and personal stewards

Included

6 nights hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
1 night fully inclusive on the Venice Simplon Orient Express in a historic cabin
First Class Rail in Switzerland & Italy
Eurostar Plus Class from Paris to London
First Class Panoramic carriage journeys on the Glacier & Bernina Express
Flight from London to Zurich

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £6,595 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,909 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What is included in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express night?: The Historic Cabin overnight is fully inclusive. Dinner and breakfast are served; breakfast can be taken in your cabin or in the 1920s Restaurant Car. The train features restored art deco carriages, personal stewards, and live entertainment
Is this tour escorted?: Yes, Great Rail Journeys runs this as an escorted tour. However, days in Zermatt, St Moritz, and Venice are free to explore independently, with optional guided excursions available at additional cost
What meals are included?: Daily breakfast is included at hotels. Dinner and lunch are included only on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express night (day 7). Other meals are at your own expense
Can I travel by train from London instead of flying to Zurich?: Yes, the itinerary notes an alternative two-day train journey beginning at London St Pancars, taking Eurostar to Paris Nord and then Gare de Lyon onward; confirm details with Great Rail Journeys