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Vacations By Rail · Independent luxury rail journey (train only, no hotel accommodation)

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - train only, Paris to Venice

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

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - train only, Paris to Venice

Vacations By Rail offers a two-day, one-night luxury train journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, travelling from Paris to Venice entirely on board the train. This is not a traditional tour with hotel stays; your accommodation is the legendary train itself, known for its restored 1920s dining cars and five-star service. Day one begins with a transfer from your Paris hotel to the train, where you settle into a plush cabin and dine on a gourmet four-course dinner accompanied by wine, with live piano music in the bar car. Day two unfolds with breakfast and a leisurely three-course lunch as the train approaches Venice, ending with your included transfer to any hotel in the city. This is independent travel; you follow the itinerary on your own with no escort. The journey passes through Alpine scenery and European countryside. It appeals to luxury seekers, couples seeking a romantic overnight experience, history lovers drawn to the train's storied past, and repeat rail travellers looking for a signature experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • This package covers the train journey and meals only; your hotel in Paris before departure and any arrangements after arrival in Venice are not included.
  • Travel and cancellation insurance is not included in the price and must be purchased separately.
  • No departure schedule is published in the operator's information; confirm available dates with Vacations By Rail before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Train (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express)

    The Venice Simplon Orient Express

    A convenient transfer from a Paris hotel directly to the train. Settle into your plush cabin, then a gourmet four-course dinner in one of the restored 1920s dining cars, with live piano music in the bar car.

  2. Day 2

    Arriving in Venice

    Coffee and pastries in your cabin, or breakfast of smoked salmon and eggs in the dining car, followed by a leisurely three-course lunch paired with wine, before a grand arrival in Venice with a transfer included to any hotel in Venice.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Settle into your plush cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, then enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner in the restored 1920s dining car with live piano music in the bar car.
  • Day 2Breakfast in your cabin or in the dining car, followed by a leisurely three-course lunch paired with wine, before arriving in Venice with a transfer to your hotel included.

Included

  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express (fully inclusive)
  • Overnight journey between Paris and Venice 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

Questions travellers ask

What is included in the price?
One night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a luxury cabin, all meals and wine service, and a transfer from the Venice station to any hotel in Venice. Flights, hotels before or after the train journey, and insurance are not included.
Is this a guided tour or independent travel?
This is independent travel. Vacations By Rail provides a well-planned itinerary, and you travel on your own following it. There is no group leader or escort.
Do I sleep on the train?
Yes. You spend one night in a luxury cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as it travels from Paris to Venice.
What kind of scenery will I see?
The journey passes through Alpine and countryside landscapes, including spectacular Alpine scenery according to the operator's description.
How much walking is involved?
Minimal. You transfer from a Paris hotel to the train, then from the Venice station to your hotel. Most of the two days are spent aboard the train.

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