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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Venice, and Paris to London

Venice to London by Orient-Express, with Paris and Alps scenery

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Venice, and Paris to London

Railbookers runs this 9-day independent rail vacation from Venice to London, anchored by an overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. After a private boat transfer from the airport, travelers spend three nights in Venice, with a private gondola ride, St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and a free day to choose between the Lido, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or the Rialto Markets. On day 4, a shared transfer takes travelers to Santa Lucia station to board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where a three-course lunch, afternoon tea, and four-course dinner are served while the train passes the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps. Two nights in Paris include a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit and a dinner cruise on the Seine, before a train across the Channel to two nights in London, with a small-group food tour and London Eye access. It suits travelers who want a classic European rail route with one night of vintage luxury in the middle.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities, ranging from the Holiday Inn to the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, so the specific hotel depends on the tier you choose.
  • This is an independent rail vacation; day 3 in Venice, for example, lists optional activities such as the Lido, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or the Rialto Markets rather than a fixed guided plan.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Your Journey Begins in Venice

    Upon arrival in Venice, enjoy the scenic journey to your hotel via a private boat transfer and check in for a three-night stay. Wander through the cobbled streets and piazzas.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Start with a romantic private gondola ride through the Canals of Venice. Soak up the atmosphere in St. Mark's Square and visit the Doge's Palace.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Take a water taxi to the Lido, or head to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or search out local specialties at the Rialto Markets.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Overnight Onboard The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board your shared taxi transfer to Santa Lucia station for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Enjoy a three-course lunch, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner as you pass the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps, then visit the Bar Car '3674' for piano music.

    Meals: B, L, AT, D

  5. Day 5overnight: Paris

    Arrive 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

  6. Day 6overnight: 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

  7. Day 7railovernight: London

    Paris to London

    Head to the station for a train across the Channel to London. Check in for a two-night stay, then explore, perhaps with shopping on Oxford Street and a stroll through Hyde Park.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8overnight: London

    London

    Start with a guided small group food tour through London's vibrant neighborhoods. Later, fast-track entry to the London Eye for panoramic views.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in London

    Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels elsewhere.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A private gondola ride through Venice's canals, followed by St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace.
  • Day 4Boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for a three-course lunch, afternoon tea and four-course dinner while passing the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps.
  • Day 6A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower and a scenic dinner cruise along the Seine.
  • Day 8A guided small-group food tour through London's neighborhoods, followed by fast-track entry to the London Eye.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in Venice
  • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a Private Historic Cabin
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in London
  • Meals onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express as specified in the itinerary including mineral water and coffee
  • Private boat transfer from airport to hotel in Venice
  • Shared transfer from your hotel to the train station in Venice
  • Private transfer from train station to your hotel in Paris
  • Private Gondola ride in Venice
  • Small group food tour in London
  • London Eye Skip the Line Tickets

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Railbookers includes the overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Historic Cabin, plus the train from Paris to London.
Which train is used between Venice and Paris?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, in a private Historic Cabin, with a three-course lunch, afternoon tea and four-course dinner served on board as the train passes the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements are limited to a private gondola ride in Venice and a small-group food tour in London; other sightseeing, such as the Eiffel Tower visit, is self-directed with tickets included.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities, including the Belmond Hotel Cipriani and Hotel Metropole Venice in Venice and the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera in Paris, with the exact hotel depending on the tier chosen.
How many nights does the trip include?
9 days and 8 nights: 3 in Venice, 1 aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, 2 in Paris, and 2 in London.

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