Paris to Venice (via Innsbruck and Geneva)
The Journey
Depart from Paris just before dinner for an overnight luxury train journey filled with decadence. Travel in style across ever-changing landscapes before arriving in the City of Water late afternoon, just in time for aperitifs.
Life on board is an indulgent affair. Dress to impress and head to one of the hand-restored 1920s restaurant cars for a sophisticated dinner. Mingle with like-minded travellers as a live pianist sets the scene in the Bar Car. And cosy up in your private cabin as the world passes you by.
Estimated departure: Paris, 14:30 – arrival: Venice, 19:00
Our train is subject to national and international railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.
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 Transfers
We'll collect you from your Paris accommodation and transfer you to the train station for check-in and departure; on arrival into Venice, we'll transfer you from the station to your accommodation in the city
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
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
Day One
Board for dinner and dancing
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle into your private cabin with a glass of champagne. Soon it will be time for a sumptuous four-course dinner, prepared onboard by chefs and served in one of our splendid 1920s restaurant cars.
Later, you may wish to carouse in the Bar Car with a cocktail as our resident pianist plays into the night. Then retire to your cabin, which has been transformed into a cosy boudoir.
Day Two
A New Day Calls...
Awake to magnificent mountains as breakfast is served to your private suite or cabin. Spend the morning in the Bar Car, striking conversation with fellow travellers over coffee. Then enjoy a lavish three-course lunch served in the restaurant cars. Later, while away the afternoon in your cabin with high tea as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon, onwards towards Santa Lucia station.
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.