A Prague and Paris Holiday, Home by Eurostar
This is one of the Orient Express's quieter, more distinctive journeys — and all the more special for it. You begin with three unhurried nights in Prague, the fairy-tale Bohemian capital of cobbled lanes, baroque towers and art-nouveau facades. Then comes the centrepiece: you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Prague and settle in for an overnight journey west to Paris, through the forested hills and river valleys of Bohemia and across the German countryside. From Paris, a short transfer brings you to the Eurostar and a swift ride home to London — a fittingly modern coda to a thoroughly romantic trip.
Every part of it — flights, hotel, the train, the Eurostar and all the transfers in between — is arranged for you by our UK-based specialists.
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Aboard the train
One night, Prague to Paris
Prague
Three nights
Dining
All meals on board
Home by
Eurostar to London
Cabin
Private double compartment
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Three Nights in Prague
Fly from London Heathrow to Prague and transfer to your chosen hotel for a three-night stay. Few cities reward a wander as richly as Prague, with its cobbled streets and remarkable sweep of architecture, from Gothic and baroque to some of the finest art nouveau in Europe. The Old Town Square, with its astronomical clock and the twin Gothic towers of the Týn Church, is the natural place to begin, and the medieval Charles Bridge over the Vltava is unmissable. On Day 3, an optional walking tour of the Castle District — taking in Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral — is available. Breakfast is included each morning, and the days are yours to explore at leisure.
Breakfast included · Three nights in Prague
Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
This morning you board the blue-and-gold carriages of the Orient Express in Prague for the overnight journey to Paris, travelling through the Bohemian countryside and on into Germany. Afternoon tea and pastries are served as the scenery slips by, followed later by a specially prepared four-course dinner in one of the authentic Art Nouveau restaurant cars. Afterwards, you might linger in the Bar Car — chatting with fellow travellers or listening to the resident pianist at the baby grand — before retiring to your cabin, now made up for the night.
Afternoon tea & dinner included · One night on board
Eurostar Home to London
Breakfast is served in your cabin as the train arrives in Paris at Gare d'Austerlitz. Bid farewell to the Orient Express and transfer the short distance to Gare du Nord, where the Eurostar waits to carry you home in Standard Premier comfort, arriving at London St Pancras International. Alternatively, we can arrange for you to spend an extra night or two in Paris before returning — simply ask.
Breakfast served on board
The Golden City
Prague is a city made for walking. Start in the Old Town Square beneath the astronomical clock, cross the statue-lined Charles Bridge as the light softens, and climb through the Lesser Town to the vast complex of Prague Castle and the soaring St Vitus Cathedral above it. Between the great sights, it is the smaller pleasures that stay with you — a courtyard cafe, an art-nouveau doorway, the castle floodlit above the river at night. Three nights give you time to see the essentials and still simply enjoy the city's unhurried, storybook atmosphere.
What's Included
- A one-way journey from Prague to Paris in a private double cabin aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with all meals on board
- Eurostar in Standard Premier class from Paris to London St Pancras
- Three nights' accommodation in Prague, in a double or twin room at your chosen hotel and category
- Economy-class flights as shown in the itinerary (upgrades available on request)
- All transfers throughout your holiday
- The full financial protection of the Travel Trust Association
Prices are per person based on two sharing. Prices for single occupancy and solo travellers are available on request, as are hotel upgrades and additional nights in Prague or Paris. Travel insurance, including Covid-19 cover, is available from £14 per person.
Departure Dates
This is a rare journey and departs on just two dates in 2027. Prices are quoted in euros and can vary with currency movements and availability, so early booking is strongly recommended.
2027
Hotels & Prices
Prices are on application — call us on 0333 405 0192 and we will build the holiday around the hotel and date you prefer. In Prague, favourites include the intimate, music-themed Aria Hotel beside the gardens below the castle, and the distinctive Hotel Paris, Prague with its Neo-Gothic style and Art Nouveau elements. Upgrades are available at most hotels, and we are happy to suggest alternatives to suit any taste or budget. See our full list of Prague hotels.
Tailor-Made to You
Every element of this holiday can be tailored — more nights in Prague, a night or two in Paris before the Eurostar, a different cabin grade aboard the train, or the journey run in the other direction as our Paris to Prague holiday. Talk to our specialists and we will shape it around you.
Please note: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express route is occasionally subject to change at short notice due to railway engineering works or similar. Flights and most hotels are on request and are confirmed on receipt of a deposit, subject to availability.