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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The ultimate train journey across western Europe now from Paris to Venice , which allows you to enjoy the luxury of rail travel as it used to be . Conjuring up the romance of travel in the Twenties and Thirties , when rail travel flourished and was deemed to be the only civilised way to travel across Europe , the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express continues that tradition of elegance and refinement today . The journey allows you almost a day to breathe in the style and service of a by-gone age , whilst enjoying the changing scenery as you travel across some of Europe ’ s most spectacular scenery . All meals on board are provided .
The journey Paris to Venice You depart from Paris . Dinner is taken on board and then by breakfast time you have reached the Alps . You enjoy lunch and tea on board before reaching Santa Lucia station in Venice , on the Grand Canal in the late afternoon .
The journey Venice to Paris You depart from Venice mid-morning , heading towards Verona , the Dolomites and the Alps . You enjoy lunch and tea and then you are heading west into the sunset at dinner time . Overnight on board and then you reach Paris in the afternoon .
Departure dates Venice to London The 2024 Venice to Paris departures are on March 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 | April 9 , 27 | May 10 | August 1 , 6 , 12 | September 24 | October 1 , 15 , 20 | November 5 , 17 , 21 | December 3 , 10 Prices Per person based on two people sharing a 2-berth cabin on the train for 1 night and a double or twin room at the Hotel Bisanzio in Venice for 3 nights . From £ 4,760 per person Other hotels in Venice are possible including the Cipriani , the Ca Sagredo , the Luna Baglioni and the San Clemente Palace .
Departure dates Paris to Venice The 2024 departures from Paris to Venice are on March 7 , 14 , 21 , 28 | April 4 , 11 , 25 , 29 | May 5 | June 27 | August 3 , 14 | September 5 , 14 , 22 | October 6 , 22 | November 1 , 19 , 23 | December 5 , 22
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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