Belmond
Paris to Venice (Classic route)
Overnight luxury train from Paris to Venice on the Orient-Express
2 daysfrom $5,188
100% rail
Vacations By Rail · Independent luxury rail vacation
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Paris to Venice
Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Express between Paris and Venice, two of the most romantic and mesmerizing cities in the world.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Paris
Paris
On arrival in Paris, transfer to your hotel of choice; explore the Latin Quarter's cinemas, bookstores and bistros at leisure.
- Day 2overnight: Paris
Discovering the cuisine of Paris
A small group tasting tour of the Montmartre or Notre Dame district, stopping at up to six locations for tastings of Parisian delights like macarons, cheese, wine, crêpes, Viennoiseries and oysters.
- Day 3railovernight: Train (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express)
The Venice Simplon Orient Express
Board the Venice Simplon Orient Express, relax in your luxury cabin, enjoy a four-course dinner in a restored 1920s restaurant car and live piano music in the bar car.
- Day 4overnight: Venice
Arriving in Venice
Breakfast in your cabin or the restaurant car, then a three-course lunch with sommelier-paired wine, before arriving in Venice and transferring to your chosen 4-Star or 5-Star hotel.
- Day 5overnight: Venice
Discovering Venice
A private orientation walking tour of Venice, visiting the Bridge of Sighs and attractive squares before concluding at the Rialto Bridge.
- Day 6overnight: Venice
Venice gondola ride
A gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals while sipping a glass of prosecco, one bottle provided per gondola (does not operate before May 1 or after October 15; a Private Cooking Class with Lunch is offered instead outside that window).
- Day 7
Homeward bound
Free time until a private water taxi transfer across the Venetian Lagoon to Marco Polo Airport.
Included
- 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express (fully inclusive)
- 5 nights in 4-Star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
- Overnight journey between Paris and Venice on the Venice Simplon Orient Express
- Private transfers throughout the tour
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Arrival and departure flights
