5 days/4 nights
Rail
Guide Price €5,215 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Historic carriages await to whisk you away from beautiful Paris to the canals of Venice. Step into a world of glamour and enjoy the gourmet food on offer as the French countryside takes shape and the lights of the city are left behind. As you awake, the mountainous landscape of Italy has come to the fore and, all too soon, the train slows as you arrive into Venice late afternoon. Enjoy a few days amongst the vibrant waterways of Venice before continuing your journey, wherever it takes you.
- Enjoy the refined surroundings of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Cruise down Venice’s enchanting canals on a Grand Canal Boat Tour
- Explore St Mark’s Square and people watch with a cappuccino
- Admire views of the alpine scenery from your train cabin
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Itinerary
Day 1 Paris to Venice
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in the late afternoon and settle into your cabin as the lights of Paris leave you behind. Enjoy a delicious four course dinner in one of the three beautifully restored 1920s restaurant cars, afterwards listen to the ivories of the resident pianist as you socialise with other guests.
Day 2 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
As the mountains and countryside of Italy begins to reveal itself in the morning, savour the scenery in the comfort of your cabin. A leisurely lunch will be enjoyed as the train wanders onwards to Venice. All too soon, the time to disembark has arrived and your adventure in Venice begins. Take a private boat transfer to the idyllic Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, located on Giudecca Island. This iconic hideaway is the perfect place to relax and soak up the unrivalled views of Doge’s Palace and the lagoon.
Day 3 Venice
Venice is an incredible city, built on over 100 islands with 409 bridges and 150 canals. Walk the Grand Canal and marvel at the splendour of the monumental buildings from Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods. Sightseeing highlights include the imposing Doge’s Palace, the Basilica of San Marco, the Rialto Bridge and the Piazza San Marco.
Day 4 Venice
No visit to Venice would be complete without a cruise through its enchanting canals. Join a small group tour to explore the many waterways in a luxurious motorboat. Get a full overview of this mesmerising city and hear stories from your local guide.
Day 5 Venice
Enjoy a final morning wandering this romantic city before your holiday comes to an end. Alternatively, explore more of Italy combining the Venice Simplon- Orient-Express with our Classic Italy by Rail holiday. Or perhaps take the short rail journey to Verona and explore the laidback Italian lakes. Ask your Trailfinders travel consultant for more details.
Price & Inclusions
- 1 night in the Historic Cabin (toilet facilities are available in each carriage) on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
- 3 nights 5 accommodation including Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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