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Venice Simplon Orient Express, Venice to Paris - Train only

Luxury overnight train from Venice to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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

Great Rail Journeys offers a two-day, one-night journey from Venice to Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the world-renowned luxury train that epitomizes the Golden Age of travel. Your experience begins with a private water taxi that collects you from your Venice hotel and delivers you to the station, where you board the legendary 1920s train in the late afternoon. Day 1 sees you settled into a luxurious Art Deco cabin, where you are served dinner in the elegant dining car by French-trained chefs and sommelier-guided wines. Afterward, cocktails and live piano music await in Bar Car 3674, followed by a late-night champagne brunch featuring lobster rolls and truffled club sandwiches before you retire to your cabin. The next morning, your steward serves a French breakfast in your quarters, and as the train traverses Alpine and French countryside scenery, you enjoy a final sumptuous brunch in the dining car before arriving in Paris. This is independent travel: no guide accompanies you, though conductors and cabin staff provide all service. The journey suits luxury-seekers, couples drawn to romantic cities and refined dining, repeat rail travellers marking a bucket-list train, and food-and-wine enthusiasts.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price covers the train and meals but not travel insurance or cancellation protection; both are listed as not included.
  • Great Rail Journeys uses the term 'independent' for this trip, meaning no tour guide accompanies you; you are met by a conductor and steward aboard the train.

Day by day

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

    Venice Simplon Orient Express

    This morning, a private water taxi will collect you from your hotel in Venice, delivering you to the train station where the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express awaits. On the platform, the sight of the historic 1920s carriages signals the beginning of an unforgettable voyage. Greet your conductor and step aboard, immersing yourself in the glamour and sophistication of the Golden Age of travel. As the train glides through the picturesque Alpine scenery, take your seat in the elegant dining car. Peruse a menu of culinary delights crafted by French-trained chefs, accompanied by fine wine recommendations from the sommelier. After dinner, unwind in the iconic Bar Car 3674, where expertly crafted cocktails and live piano music create a refined atmosphere. As midnight approaches, indulge in a decadent late-night brunch in the Bar Car, featuring champagne, lobster rolls, and truffled club sandwiches. Finally, retreat to your luxurious cabin for a restful night, lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of the train as it carries you toward Paris.

    Meals: Dinner, Late-night brunch

  2. Day 2rail

    Arrival in Paris

    Begin your day in the comfort of your luxurious cabin, where your steward will serve a delightful French breakfast. Relax and enjoy the passing views of the scenic French countryside, a moving tapestry of rolling hills and charming villages. Later, head to the dining car for a sumptuous brunch, perfectly prepared to mark the final leg of your journey. As the train approaches Paris, take a moment to reflect on the elegance of your travels before disembarking, ready to embark on your next adventure in the City of Light.

    Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice station and settle into your 1920s luxury cabin as the train departs. Dine in the elegant dining car and enjoy cocktails and live piano music in Bar Car 3674 before retiring for the night.
  • Day 2Wake to a French breakfast served in your cabin by your steward, then relax as the train passes through Alpine and French countryside scenery en route to Paris. Enjoy a final sumptuous brunch in the dining car as you approach the city.

Included

  • Overnight journey between Venice and Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Private water taxi from Venice hotel to train station

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes the overnight journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a luxury cabin, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through brunch on Day 2, and a private water taxi from your Venice hotel to the train station.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
Independent. You are not accompanied by a tour guide. A conductor and cabin steward serve you aboard the train.
What meals are included?
Dinner and late-night brunch on Day 1, and French breakfast in your cabin plus a sumptuous brunch in the dining car on Day 2. All are prepared by French-trained chefs. Wine and cocktails are available.
What is the cabin like?
You stay in a luxury cabin (overnight) aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a 1920s train with Art Deco interiors. Your cabin steward serves breakfast to you inside your cabin.
How much walking is involved?
Very little. A private water taxi collects you from your Venice hotel and takes you directly to the train station. Once aboard, you move between your cabin, the dining car, and the bar car, with minimal walking outside the train.
What is not included?
Cancellation and travel insurance are not included in the fare.

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