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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Portofino, Venice, Florence, and Rome

Twelve-day luxury rail journey from Paris through the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Italian cities

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Portofino, Venice, Florence, and Rome

Railbookers offers a 12-day luxury rail journey combining Paris, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and four Italian destinations: Portofino, Venice, Florence, and Rome. The trip begins with two nights in Paris, including a gourmet dinner cruise where you view the city from the water. You then board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a luxury sleeper train renowned for its Art Deco carriages, fine dining, and overnight passage through France into Italy. From there, the itinerary takes you to the coastal resort of Portofino, the lagoon city of Venice, the Renaissance center of Florence, and Rome. This package suits repeat rail travelers and luxury seekers drawn to landmark trains and fine accommodations. At USD 15,649 per person from the published rate, it represents high-end independent rail travel in Europe.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm which nights are spent on the train versus in hotels in each city before booking.
  • The from-price is per person and does not break down the train fare separately; clarify with Railbookers whether rail is included in full or priced separately.

Questions travellers ask

Is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express included?
Yes, the package features travel aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as the centerpiece, with gourmet dining on board.
How many nights are in Paris and which cities follow?
The itinerary includes two nights in Paris with a gourmet dinner cruise, followed by stops in Portofino, Venice, Florence, and Rome over the remaining nine nights.
Is this escorted or independent?
Railbookers markets this as an independent rail package, meaning you arrange your own activities in each destination.
What is the total duration?
The trip is 12 days and 11 nights.
What is the starting price?
From USD 15,649 per person.

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