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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Rome and Venice

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Rome and Venice, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Experience the ultimate in luxury trains with a journey on the iconic Venice Simplon Orient Express, exploring two Italian giants, Rome and Venice, before traveling to Paris on an unforgettable rail route.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Arrival in Rome

    Arrive in Rome and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, choosing between handpicked four-star and five-star hotels, with the rest of the day free.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Touring the 'Eternal City' of Rome

    A chauffeur-driven tour through Rome's historic streets, seeing St Peter's Square, the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice

    Rome to Venice

    Board a high-speed train to Venice, a journey of just under four hours through Tuscany, then transfer to your chosen four- or five-star hotel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Discovering Venice

    A private walking tour led by a local guide through Venice's 'campis', visiting the Bridge of Sighs and concluding at the Rialto Bridge.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Train (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express)

    Venice Simplon Orient Express

    Board the Venice Simplon Orient Express in your historic cabin for a four-course dinner in the restored restaurant car and live piano music in the bar car.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Paris

    Arriving in Paris

    Breakfast aboard the Orient Express before arriving in Paris around 1pm, then transfer to your hotel in the Latin Quarter.

  7. Day 7

    Homeward bound

    A relaxed breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to Paris' airport, concluding the vacation.

Included

  • 5-nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express (fully inclusive)
  • First Class rail travel in Italy
  • Overnight journey from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon Orient Express

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Arrival and departure flights

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