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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Florence and Venice

Florence and Venice, then the Orient Express to Paris and London

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Florence and Venice

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night independent rail vacation linking Florence, Venice, Paris and London. Two nights in Florence include the Uffizi Gallery's Renaissance works and a guided walking tour past the Duomo Basilica and across the Ponte Vecchio, ending with an aperitif. A train then carries travelers to Venice for two nights, with a gondola ride down the Grand Canal and visits to the Torre dell'Orologio and the Gallerie dell'Accademia. From Venice Santa Lucia station, travelers board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an overnight in a private Historic Cabin, dining through the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps before cocktails in the Bar Car '3674'. Two nights in Paris bring a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit and a Seine dinner cruise, before a Eurostar train to London for a final night. With 18 accommodation options across cities and tiers, the trip suits travelers who want to set their own hotel standard around one night of Orient Express luxury.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence describes 18 accommodation options across cities and tiers rather than fixed hotels; the final hotel depends on the tier and city selected.
  • The final night in London is a single-night stay, shorter than the two-night stops in Florence, Venice and Paris.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this package; confirm availability and the exact price with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Florence

    Your Journey Begins in Florence

    Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay. Once settled in, why not head to the popular Uffizi Gallery and see the Renaissance works of great artists such as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo.

    Meals: B

  2. Day 2overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Spend a full day exploring the city, enjoying a Gelato as you stroll through the Piazzas, and marvel at the dome of the Duomo Basilica. Cross the Ponte Vecchio, then take a guided walking tour ending with an Aperitif.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice

    Florence to Venice

    Take the train from Florence to Venice and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the afternoon getting your bearings, strolling through the city's winding streets and pretty bridges.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Enjoy a short walking tour with a local guide followed by a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Visit the Astronomical Clock at the Torre dell'Orologio, the Gallerie dell'Accademia, or take a water taxi to Murano and Burano.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board the Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station. Enjoy a three-course lunch, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner as you pass through the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps, finishing with cocktails in the Bar Car '3674'.

    Meals: B, L, AT, D

  6. Day 6overnight: Paris

    Arrival in Paris

    An early breakfast is served in your cabin before you disembark in the heart of Paris. A private transfer takes you to your accommodation for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Enjoy a skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Come evening, embark on a scenic dinner cruise along the Seine.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8railovernight: London

    London

    After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Paris station to board the Eurostar to London. Explore the British capital, perhaps with a trip to Buckingham Palace.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9rail

    Depart London

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels, or extend your journey with the help of a Rail Consultant.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided walking tour past the Duomo Basilica and across the Ponte Vecchio, ending with an aperitif.
  • Day 4A gondola ride down the Grand Canal and a visit to the Torre dell'Orologio astronomical clock and the Gallerie dell'Accademia.
  • Day 5The train crosses the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps, finishing with cocktails in the Bar Car '3674'.
  • Day 7A skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit followed by a scenic dinner cruise on the Seine.

Included

  • Train travel in standard class as specified in itinerary
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in London
  • Afternoon Walking Tour with Aperitif in Florence
  • Morning Walking Tour and Gondola ride in Venice
  • Shared transfer from hotel to station in Venice
  • Private transfer from train station to your hotel in Paris
  • 1 night on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Historic Cabin
  • Dedicated steward service, welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and Continental breakfast on board

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Train travel from Florence to Venice, one night in a private Historic Cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris, and the Eurostar from Paris to London.
What hotels are included?
The evidence lists 18 accommodation options across Florence, Venice, Paris and London at different tiers rather than fixed hotel names.
What is included in the price?
Hotels with breakfast in Florence (2 nights), Venice (2 nights), Paris (2 nights) and London (1 night); a walking tour with aperitif in Florence; a walking and gondola tour in Venice; and one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with meals.
How many nights are spent aboard the train?
One night, on day 5.
What is the total trip length?
9 days and 8 nights, from Florence to London.

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