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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Venice to Paris

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Venice to Paris, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Create unforgettable memories aboard the opulent Venice Simplon Orient Express between the romantic cities of Venice and Paris. Spend time in the 'Floating City' of Venice, wandering its winding streets, grand squares and decorative bridges.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Begin in Venice, transferring by boat from Marco Polo Airport to your chosen hotel; wander the narrow streets and visit a museum, art gallery or historic palazzo at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Discovering Venice

    A private orientation walking tour of Venice, visiting the Bridge of Sighs and attractive squares before concluding at the Rialto Bridge.

  3. Day 3overnight: 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).

  4. Day 4railovernight: 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.

  5. Day 5overnight: Paris

    Arrival Paris

    Coffee and pastries in your cabin, or breakfast in the dining car, before arriving in Paris in the early afternoon and transferring to your hotel in the Latin Quarter.

  6. Day 6overnight: Paris

    Discovering the cuisine of Paris

    A small group tasting tour of Montmartre or the Notre Dame neighborhood, with up to six tastings of Parisian specialties like macarons, cheese, wine, crêpes, Viennoiseries and oysters.

  7. Day 7

    Homeward bound

    Free time after a leisurely breakfast before a private transfer to the airport, marking the close of the trip.

Included

  • 5 nights in 4-Star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
  • Overnight journey between Venice and Paris on the Venice Simplon Orient Express
  • Boat transfer to your chosen hotel in Venice on arrival
  • 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

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