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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express + Vienna & Budapest

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express + Vienna & Budapest, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience the best of Europe in luxury on this 8-day rail adventure from Budapest to Paris, including stays in Budapest and Vienna, capped by an unforgettable overnight journey aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Travel from the UK to Budapest. Private transfer to your hotel on arrival.

  2. Day 2overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour taking in the Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, Buda Castle, the Central Market Hall, Andrássy Avenue, Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Heroes' Square, plus a boat tour.

  3. Day 3overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Final full day exploring Budapest at your own pace.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Private transfer to the railway station for a first-class direct rail service to Vienna through Hungary and Austria.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Explore Vienna at your own pace - Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Museum Quarter.

  6. Day 6overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Final full day exploring Vienna at your own pace.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Depart Vienna

    Shared transfer to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Vienna to Paris. Pastries served by your steward. Dinner by chef Jean Imbert, with an aperitif in Bar Car '3674' and a resident pianist in the evening.

  8. Day 8rail

    Paris/Return home

    French breakfast served by your steward as the train arrives in Paris, concluding your journey.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Budapest with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna with breakfast included
  • Overnight accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Flights from the UK to Budapest and return aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris
  • Direct highspeed rail journey from Budapest to Vienna
  • Private transfers in Budapest and Vienna
  • Secure reservation for the Eurostar to London
  • 48 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off bus and boat tour in Budapest

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