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Venice to Paris, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Venice Simplon-Orient-Express · 2 days

Venice to Paris, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train

Set off on the journey of a lifetime and discover romance on the railways, as you journey from Venice to Paris on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Departing from storied Venice, your time aboard will be one of luxury and decadence. Explore faithfully restored 1920s dining carriages and relax in your private suite or cabin, where a personal steward will attend to your every need. Then anticipate a dinner for the ages and savour unrivalled, world-renowned cuisine. Estimated departure: Venice, 11:00 – arrival: Paris, 13:00 Our train is subject to national and international railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.

The journey, in facts

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselVenice Simplon-Orient-Express
Length2 days
RegionEUROPE
CountriesFrance
DeparturesValid for Departures: 09 Mar 2027 - 12 Dec 2027

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Venice
Day 2Paris

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 09 Mar 2027 - 12 Dec 2027. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFER We'll collect you from your Venice accommodation and transfer you to the train station for check-in and departure
  • LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
  • A SUMPTUOUS FOUR-COURSE DINNER Feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu, which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, as well as coffee and tea
  • SOMMELIER WINES All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
  • A DELICIOUS THREE-COURSE LUNCH A sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window
  • FRENCH BREAKFAST Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
  • DEDICATED STEWARD SERVICE To attend to your every request as you unwind in style

Current offers

  • Waived Solo Supplement on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — through 2026-12-27 · Guests travelling on their own are invited to experience the timeless elegance of a Historic Twin in July and August 2026 - now with no single supplement fee. Details Call our reservations team and quote 'VSTWSOLE' to book this offer. Terms & Conditions: Valid for all one-night journeys in July and August 2026. Book by 30 June. Cabin availability for this offer is limited per departure.
  • Extend your adventure in London with the Britannic Explorer and The Cadogan — through 2026-12-31 · Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a complimentary stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel. Enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during your stay at The Cadogan. Valid for all new Britannic Explorer bookings in 2026.
  • Combine Belmond's The Cadogan & The Britannic Explorer — through 2026-12-31 · Includes: One journey on the Britannic Explorer One night at The Cadogan hotel Transfer between the hotel and the station for departure or vice versa Dinner with wine for two at The Cadogan How to book: Call the Britannic Explorer reservations team and quote 'BEXCAD' Terms and conditions:Valid for all Britannic Explorer journeys Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel and enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during…

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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