The cultural, historic and romantic cities of Paris and Venice have been attracting visitors for centuries. These two beautiful European destinations can now be visited singly or combined with a journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
LONDON TO PARIS
1 day
Day 1 : As you board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman train at London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your reserved seat. Sit back and enjoy a sumptuous lunch with wine and a glass of champagne as you travel throughout the Kentish countryside. At Folkestone you will transfer onto luxury coaches for your Eurotunnel shuttle service. The Channel crossing is approximately 30 minutes long and hostesses will escort you and assist with customs and immigration formalities.
Upon arrival in France, you will board the blue and gold carriages of the Continental Wagons-Lits. After you have settled into your reserved day car seat enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs. Arrive in Paris in the evening.
Timetable |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Day 1 | London (Victoria) | 10:45 | |
| Folkestone | 12:30 | ||
| Calais | 16:30 | ||
| Paris (Gare de l'Est) | 21:00 | 2 | |
Meals served on the above journey :
- London to Folkestone : Brunch.
- Calais to Paris : Dinner.
PARIS TO LONDON
1 day
Day 1 : Boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Paris Gare de l'Est station, a delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the French coast for the Channel crossing.
Join the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman for the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of champagne is served to you at your table and you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly, you are drawing into London Victoria station. It may be the end of your journey but the memories will last a lifetime.
Timetable |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Day 1 | Paris (Gare de l'Est) | 09:10 | |
| Calais | 12:30 | ||
| Folkestone | 15:00 | ||
| London (Victoria) | 17:30 | ||
Meals served on the above journey :
- Paris to Calais : Brunch.
- Folkestone to London : Afternoon tea.
Departures 2012 (Both Directions) :
| March 22, 29. | June 7, 14, 17, 24, 28. | September 16, 20, 23, 27. |
| April 5, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26. | July 12, 19, 26. | October 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28. |
| May 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 27. | August 16, 23. | November 1, 8. |
Train Fares 2012 :
London - Paris
| London - Paris (day car) | £570 |
| London - Paris (private compartment) | £630 |
| Paris - London (day car or private compartment) | £530 |
VENICE TO PARIS
2 days / 1 night
Day 1 : Board the splendid Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Venice Santa Lucia station. Your steward will show you to your private compartment and will attend you throughout your journey. After you have settled in it will soon be time to enjoy a three-course lunch in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the comfort of your compartment gazing at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Swiss Alps, or chatting with fellow travellers in the Bar Car. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment.
Time for dinner. Although not a prerequisite, black-tie certainly adds to the sense of occasion and atmosphere on board. Sip an aperitif in the Bar Car, listening to the sounds of the baby grand piano before taking your seat in another of the magnificent restaurant cars. A leisurely four-course dinner is served, prepared on board by our skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the Bar and when you are ready, retire to your compartment which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2 : Breakfast is served in your compartment by your steward at a time to suit you. The train pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est where you disembark.
| Timetable 2012 | Arlberg Route | Gotthard Route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Day 1 | Venice (Santa Lucia) | 10:45 | 10:45 | ||
| Verona ( Porta Nouva) | 12:15 | 12:52 | 12:15 | 12:52 | |
| Innsbruck(Hbf) | 17:15 | 17:45 | |||
| Day 2 | Paris (Gare de l'Est) | 08:42 | 08:42 | ||
Meals served during the above journey :
- Venice to Paris : Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, Continental breakfast.
Departures 2012 :
| March 21, 28. | June 6, 13, 16, 27. | September 15, 19, 22, 26. |
| April 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25. | July 18, 25. | October 10, 13, 17, 20, 31. |
| May 2, 5, 16, 19, 30. | August 15, 22, 29*. | November 7. |
Dates in bold signify the Gotthard route to Venice.
PARIS TO VENICE
2 days / 1 night
Day 1 : Board the blue and gold carriages of the Continental Wagons-Lits in Paris. Throughout your journey you will be attended by your own personal Steward. After you have settled into your comfortable private compartment it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Why not sip a pre-dinner cocktail before making your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars. Here you will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by our skilled French chefs. After dinner you may want to linger in the bar car, listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day 2 : You awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your compartment, at a time to suit you. Spend the morning in the Bar Car chatting to fellow travellers over coffee. Enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. While away the afternoon relaxing in your compartment admiring the spectacular scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites. Later afternoon tea is served in your compartment as you travel through the Brenner Pass. All too soon it is time to prepare to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.
Day 2 itinerary may vary depending on route taken.
| Timetable 2012 | Arlberg Route | Gotthard Route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
|
| Day 1 | Paris (Gare de l'Est) | 22:00 | 22:00 | ||
| Day 2 | Innsbruck (Hbf) | 11:30 | 12:00 | ||
| Verona (Porta Nouva) | 16:00 | 16:15 | 16:00 | 16:15 | |
| Venice ( Santa Lucia) | 17:30 | 17:30 | |||
Meals served on the above journey :
- Paris to Venice : Dinner, Continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea.
Departures 2012 :
| March 22, 29. | June 7, 14, 17, 24, 28. | September 16, 20, 23, 27. |
| April 5, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26. | July 12, 19, 26. | October 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28. |
| May 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 27. | August 16, 23. | November 1, 8. |
Dates in bold signify the Gotthard route to Venice.
Train Fares (per person) 2012 :
Venice - Paris or vice versa
Double Comp't |
Cabin Suite |
|
| Paris - Venice (1 night) | £1,530 | £2,590 |
| Paris - Venice - Paris (4 nights) | £2,300 | £3,890 |
| Venice - Paris (1 night) | £1,530 | £2,170 |
| Venice - Paris - Venice | £2,300 | £3,890 |
Prices for shorter sectors can be found at 'Train Only Fares'.
Prices shown are per person.
Cabin Suite : A Suite is made up of two interconnecting double cabins. At night, choose between single beds or keep one cabin as a lounge with upper and lower berths in the other cabin.
Please note : the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is subject to change without prior warning due to last minute railway engineering works or similar.
