Belmond
Paris to Venice (Classic route)
Overnight luxury train from Paris to Venice on the Orient-Express
2 daysfrom $5,188
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Belmond · Luxury train journey
Venice to Paris
Overnight Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey from Venice to Paris
Belmond operates this two-day, one-night route from Venice to Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, its restored 1920s luxury train. The journey begins at Venice's Santa Lucia station, where guests settle into a private cabin or suite before a three-course lunch is served in the dining cars as the train crosses the Italian Dolomites. After Innsbruck, the route follows the Arlberg Pass through the mountains, and a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines follows that evening, with Bar Car '3674' hosting a resident pianist into the night. Guests sleep aboard the train, and the following morning a celebration breakfast is served in the restaurant car before arrival in Paris. A Train Manager and dedicated steward are on board throughout. This suits travelers drawn to the romance of vintage rail travel and fine dining as the centerpiece of the trip, rather than sightseeing stops along the way.
What to know before you look closer
- Accommodation is booked as either a private cabin or a suite; the evidence does not break out separate pricing for each category.
- The evidence pack lists no current scheduled departures for this route; confirm dates and availability directly with Belmond.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Aboard the train
The Golden Age of Travel
Feel the thrill of anticipation at Santa Lucia Station as your journey begins. Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and make yourself comfortable in your cabin. Sit down to a delicious three-course lunch in one of the restored dining cars; through the window, the scenery takes in the majestic Italian Dolomites and, after Innsbruck, the spectacular Arlberg route. In the afternoon, browse the onboard boutique or unwind in the cabin with a French gouter served by your steward. Dress for dinner with an aperitif in Bar Car '3674', then a seasonal-menu dinner with exceptional wines, followed by cocktails and the resident pianist in the bar.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2rail
Breakfast With A View
Unwind in the cabin this morning then head to the restaurant car for a celebration breakfast as the views roll by. As the train pulls into Paris, disembark for onward explorations.
Meals: Breakfast
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1The train departs Santa Lucia station in Venice; a three-course lunch is served in the restored dining cars while the route crosses the Italian Dolomites.
- Day 1After Innsbruck, the train follows the Arlberg route through the mountains, with a four-course dinner and sommelier-selected wines served that evening.
- Day 1Bar Car '3674' hosts evening entertainment with a resident pianist.
- Day 2Breakfast is served in the restaurant car as the train completes its overnight journey into Paris.
Included
- Complimentary transfer from Venice accommodation to the train station
- One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private cabin or suite
- Four-course dinner (seasonal table d'hote menu including biscuits, cheeseboard, chutney, coffee and tea)
- Sommelier's selection of wines with all table d'hote meals
- Three-course lunch
- French breakfast served in the cabin
- Dedicated steward service
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, the entire two-day, one-night journey is aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- A Train Manager and dedicated steward are on board throughout, though this is a point-to-point train journey rather than a guided tour of destinations.
- Which train is used?
- The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
- What is included?
- A complimentary transfer from Venice accommodation to the station, one night aboard the train in a private cabin or suite, a three-course lunch, a four-course dinner, and French breakfast served in the cabin, all with dedicated steward service.
- How much does it cost?
- From GBP 3,885 per person (about USD 5,188).
