Paris to Florence
The Journey
Step aboard for a legendary adventure across Europe. Travel from Paris to Florence while adding your very own story to the iconic history of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Prepare for a journey of contemporary nostalgia. On this indulgent overnight adventure, step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris, City of Light, and glide through some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landscapes to reach Florence the following day.
Estimated departure: Paris, 17:00 – Estimated arrival: Florence, 14:00
Our train is subject to national and international constraints and timings might be affected. Please check your final itinerary or contact our reservations team.
Life aboard our iconic train
Chapter One: All Aboard
Your voyage begins on the platform of a famed European city, where historic carriages await your arrival. Meet the conductor, check your bags with our porters, and feel the excitement build. Then step aboard a world of timeless glamour. We depart shortly.
Includes
Complimentary Transfer
We'll collect you from your Paris 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 petit fours
SOMMELIER WINES
All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
French Breakfast
Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
Dedicated Steward service
To attend to your every request as you unwind in style
Delicious Lunch
Served in the restaurant car before arriving at your final destination
Day One
Adventure awaits…
Step onto a legend in motion. Board Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and make yourself comfortable in your private cabin. Plush upholstery, gleaming marquetry and soft lighting set the scene for the glamour to come. Against this elegant backdrop, your personal journey will slowly unfold.
Soon it’s time to get ready for dinner. Dress code: fabulous. Make your way to one of the magnificent dining cars, where both the ambience and menus are infused with Chef Jean Imbert’s imagination. Seasonal specialities are accompanied by exceptional wines. After dinner, a lively ambience awaits at Bar Car ‘3674’. Listen to the resident pianist play as you sip sublime and classic cocktails.
Day Two
A Fine Way To Pass The Day
Linger in your cabin as your steward serves a French breakfast, the perfect way to begin the day, especially combined with the beautiful Italian scenery through your window.
Savour an exquisite lunch and take time to browse our onboard boutique for elegant gifts and exclusive mementos. As the train pulls into Florence, take a last look at the legendary interiors before disembarking for your next adventure. The Cradle of the Renaissance awaits!
Common Questions From Our Passengers
What do I wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train?
You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train! For dinner, we ask for formal evening attire and many guests like to don black tie and wear their most glamorous finery for the occasion. Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.
Can the Venice Simplon-Orient Express accommodate special dietary preferences?
We will do our best to cater for special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan etc, provided a detailed request has been made at the time of booking. If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare a dish with the ingredients available on board. We do, however, regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.
Are children permitted on board?
Children are welcome to join us on board, and infants under the age of two at the time of departure travel free. Parents must provide their own food and a bassinet for sleeping. Given the space constraints of a Twin Cabin, we always recommend booking an interconnecting cabin or Grand Suite for our guests' comfort. The ambiance aboard the train is geared towards our adult passengers. For this reason, it is at the Train Manager’s discretion that children may accompany their parents in the bar and restaurant cars.