Mulberry Travel | Luxury rail holiday | 15–19 September 2027
Venice to Paris Luxury Holiday aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Two beautiful European cities, three handpicked hotel nights and one unforgettable night aboard Belmond’s legendary train. Begin with a British Airways flight from London Heathrow and two leisurely nights in Venice, then travel in timeless style to Paris before flying home.
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Featured September departure. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is scheduled to depart Venice on Friday 17 September 2027, arriving in Paris the following day. Belmond’s published route timings are approximately 11:00 from Venice and 13:00 into Paris; final station details and timings are confirmed closer to travel. All components remain subject to booking availability.
Your five-day Venice, Orient Express & Paris itinerary
We’ve designed this example around a single VSOE departure, with comfortable time in Venice beforehand and an unhurried overnight stay in Paris after the train. Everything can be tailored to your preferences.
- Day 1Wednesday15 September 2027
London Heathrow to Venice with British Airways
Fly from London Heathrow to Venice Marco Polo with British Airways. On arrival, a pre-arranged private transfer takes you across the lagoon to your chosen Venice hotel, where you check in for two nights.
The rest of the day is yours: enjoy a first stroll beside the canals, settle into a waterside café or discover Venice’s quieter backstreets as evening falls.
- Day 2Thursday16 September 2027
A full day to discover Venice
Wake in Venice with the whole day at leisure. Explore St Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal and the Rialto area, or take a private guided walk through lesser-known neighbourhoods. A gondola ride, a lagoon excursion to Burano or a memorable dinner can be added on request.
Return to your hotel for a second night in the city, ready for tomorrow’s remarkable journey.
- Day 3Friday17 September 2027
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
After breakfast, enjoy your arranged transfer to Venice Santa Lucia station and board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Step into its beautifully restored carriages, meet your dedicated steward and settle into your reserved cabin.
Enjoy an elegant three-course lunch as the scenery unfolds, followed later by a memorable four-course dinner with selected wines. Perhaps spend time in the Bar Car before retiring to your private accommodation for the night aboard the train.
- Day 4Saturday18 September 2027
Arrive in Paris for an overnight stay
Start the day with French breakfast aboard the train and look forward to a leisurely arrival in Paris. Your private transfer takes you from the arrival station to your Paris hotel for one night.
Enjoy the remainder of the day independently, perhaps with an evening by the Seine, a favourite Parisian restaurant or a visit to a gallery. A further night or private sightseeing can be arranged.
- Day 5Sunday19 September 2027
Paris to London Heathrow with British Airways
After breakfast and checkout, take a pre-arranged transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle for your British Airways flight to London Heathrow. Return home with wonderful memories of Venice, Paris and the legendary train that connects them.
What your complete Mulberry holiday can include
Featured holiday arrangements
- British Airways flight: Heathrow to Venice on 15 September 2027
- Private Venice airport-to-hotel transfer
- Two nights in Venice at your selected hotel, with breakfast
- Transfer from Venice accommodation to the VSOE departure station, as provided by Belmond
- One night aboard the VSOE, departing Venice on 17 September 2027
- Belmond’s onboard dining, selected wines and dedicated steward service
- Private arrival transfer and one Paris hotel night, with breakfast
- Paris hotel-to-airport transfer and British Airways flight to Heathrow on 19 September
Tailor the experience
- Choose a Venetian palazzo hotel or upgrade to a five-star property
- Request a VSOE Suite or Grand Suite, subject to availability
- Add private tours, a gondola experience or a Murano and Burano excursion
- Upgrade your British Airways flights to Club Europe
- Choose your preferred boutique or luxury Paris hotel
- Extend your Paris stay or return to London by Eurostar instead
These are proposed components of a personalised holiday, not services currently reserved. Your written quotation will specify flight numbers and fare class, hotel names and room types, transfer arrangements, train accommodation, inclusions and financial protection. City taxes, independently purchased meals, optional excursions, premium drinks, personal spending and travel insurance are excluded unless expressly stated.
Venice to Paris Orient Express holiday prices
Featured 17 September 2027 train fare
£3,650 per personVenice–Paris VSOE train element only. Based on two guests sharing the relevant booked accommodation; the exact cabin category and available allocation will be confirmed on enquiry. This is not the full five-day holiday price.
Complete five-day package: price on request. Mulberry Travel will add the British Airways flights, two Venice hotel nights, one Paris hotel night and the agreed private transfers to provide one clear, personalised quotation in pounds sterling. The final package price will depend on hotel, room and flight choices.
All fares and services are subject to availability and written confirmation. No flight, hotel or cabin reservation is implied by this example itinerary.
Handpicked hotels in Venice and Paris
Venice — two nights
We suggest a characterful, well-positioned boutique or luxury hotel, ideally with easy access to St Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal or Venice’s quieter historic districts. The named hotel, room type and breakfast arrangements will be confirmed in your quotation.
Paris — one night
Finish your journey with a relaxed evening in Paris. We can recommend a stylish central hotel to suit your preferences, from classic Left Bank addresses to elegant Right Bank neighbourhoods. Additional nights are easy to arrange.
Why arrange your Venice to Paris holiday with Mulberry Travel?
Instead of booking the train, flights, hotels and transfers separately, let our luxury rail specialists build a holiday around the departure that matters most. We’ll help choose the right onboard accommodation, recommend hotels that complement the journey and organise the connections between them. You’ll receive one clear quotation and a carefully arranged itinerary, with advice before you travel.
Discover the Venice to Paris rail journey, view other 2027 departure dates, or explore our complete Venice Simplon-Orient-Express collection.
Request your personalised Venice & Orient Express quotation
Tell us you’re interested in the 17 September 2027 Venice–Paris departure, whether you would prefer a Historic Cabin, Suite or Grand Suite, and what standard of Venice and Paris hotels you have in mind. We’ll price the complete holiday, including your British Airways flights from and back to Heathrow.
Ask Mulberry Travel for a quoteSuggested travel: 15–19 September 2027 | Two nights Venice · One night VSOE · One night Paris
