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Venice Simplon-Orient Express Paris - Venice

Overnight luxury train from Paris to Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, operated by railtour suisse, is one of the world's most luxurious trains. This two-day, one-night journey departs Paris in the evening and arrives in Venice the following afternoon, traversing the European countryside and Alpine scenery along the way. You travel in a private cabin with dedicated steward service. On the first evening, you dress for dinner and enjoy a four-course meal freshly prepared by the French chef in one of the magnificent dining cars. On the second day, breakfast arrives in your cabin, a three-course lunch is served in the restaurant car as the Italian Dolomites pass by, and afternoon tea is offered in your compartment. All on-board meals and wine are included. This journey suits luxury-seekers, couples, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and experienced rail travellers. The train is a destination in itself, combining accommodation, dining, and transport into a single refined experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of 4585 CHF (approximately 5712 USD) is for a Historic cabin; Suite and Grand Suite categories cost significantly more (10365 CHF and 14515 CHF respectively).
  • Outward and return journeys to and from Paris are not included; you arrange your own transport to the Paris station.
  • Hotel accommodation at either endpoint is not included in the package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Paris

    The legendary Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express awaits you at the platform in Paris. Step on board, where a steward welcomes you and will be at your service throughout the journey. Once you have settled into your private compartment, it’s time to dress for dinner. A delicious four‑course menu, freshly prepared on board by the French chef, is served in one of the magnificent dining cars. Later, you may wish to linger a while in the bar car before retiring to your cabin, which has been transformed into a comfortable bedroom for the night.

  2. Day 2rail

    Venice

    In the morning, you wake to views of impressive Alpine scenery. Your steward serves breakfast in your cabin. At midday, enjoy a refined three‑course lunch in the dining car. In the afternoon, relax and take in the views of the Italian Dolomites as tea is served in your compartment. All too soon, it is time to prepare for arrival as the train crosses the Venetian lagoon and glides into Venezia Santa Lucia station.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Paris and settle into your private cabin as a steward welcomes you; dress for a four-course dinner in the dining car.
  • Day 2Wake to Alpine scenery and the Italian Dolomites as breakfast is served in your cabin, followed by a three-course lunch and afternoon tea in the restaurant car.

Included

  • Journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in the booked category
  • Meals on board: all table d'hôtes menus and wine are included
  • Travel documents

Not included

  • Outward and return journey
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Drinks in the bar and meals not mentioned
  • Hotel accommodation on site
  • Cancellation costs and travel insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. The journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice in your booked cabin category, along with all on-board meals and wine, is included. You must arrange your own transport to reach Paris.
What is included in the meals?
A four-course dinner with pastries, cheese platter, chutney, coffee, and petit fours on Day 1; continental breakfast in your cabin on Day 2; and a three-course lunch with wine and drinks in the dining car. All table d'hôtes menus and wine are included.
What cabin options are available?
Three categories: Historic cabin from 4585 CHF, Suite from 10365 CHF, and Grand Suite from 14515 CHF. All prices are for double occupancy.
Is the journey escorted or independent?
Each guest receives dedicated steward service throughout the journey, but this is not a guided group tour. You travel on the train with other passengers.
When does the train depart and arrive?
The train departs Paris shortly before dinner on Day 1 and arrives in Venice (Venezia Santa Lucia station) in the late afternoon of Day 2.

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