Uniworld Venice Cruise & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris
Luxury Venice lagoon cruise followed by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris
Explore Venice and the surrounding lagoon aboard Uniworld’s elegant S.S. La Venezia before finishing your holiday in spectacular style aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris.
This luxury rail and river cruise itinerary begins with Uniworld’s immersive Venice to Venice cruise, giving you time to discover the city, lagoon islands and wider Veneto region from your floating boutique hotel.
After your cruise, board the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Venice for an unforgettable overnight journey to Paris, complete with Art Deco carriages, fine dining, impeccable service and the romance of golden-age rail travel.
Packages can be arranged with flights, hotels, private transfers and optional extensions. No-fly arrangements from London may also be possible on selected departures.
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- 7 night Uniworld Venice cruise aboard S.S. La Venezia
- Venice to Venice itinerary through the Venetian lagoon
- Explore Venice, Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello and Chioggia
- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris
- Historic Cabin, Suite and Grand Suite options available
- Flights, hotels and private transfers arranged
- Optional no-fly travel from London
- Fully tailor-made package with Mulberry Travel
Tailor-made packages available
dates, cabins and cruise availability vary by departureUniworld Venice Cruise & Venice to Paris VSOE Itinerary
Cruise Venice first, then return by legendary train
This itinerary is ideal for clients who want to enjoy Venice at a relaxed pace before ending their holiday with one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys.
Begin aboard Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia, a floating boutique hotel designed for exploring Venice and the lagoon. Visit atmospheric islands, artisan communities and historic towns before returning to Venice for the grand finale: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris.
Mulberry Travel can tailor this package around selected Uniworld and VSOE departure combinations, adding flights, Venice hotel stays, Paris hotel nights, private transfers or onward travel as required.
Uniworld Venice Cruise & Venice to Paris VSOE Itinerary
Day 1 – Venice
Arrive in Venice and embark Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia. Flights, private transfers and pre-cruise hotel stays can be arranged by Mulberry Travel.
Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening onboard your floating boutique hotel on the Venetian Lagoon.
Day 2 – Venice
Begin your exploration of Venice with included experiences that may feature Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square and authentic Venetian neighbourhoods.
Selected departures may also include a private after-hours experience at St Mark’s Basilica, subject to local arrangements.
Day 3 – Venice, Padua or Vicenza, Mazzorbo and Burano
Enjoy a choice of carefully curated excursions in the Veneto region, such as Padua or Vicenza, before sailing across the lagoon towards Mazzorbo and Burano.
In the evening, enjoy Burano after many day visitors have left, when its colourful houses and quiet canals feel especially atmospheric.
Day 4 – Mazzorbo, Burano and Chioggia
Explore the northern lagoon, with possible experiences including Torcello, Mazzorbo, Burano or Murano glassblowing.
Later, continue towards Chioggia, a charming fishing town often described as a smaller, more local version of Venice.
Day 5 – Chioggia
Discover Chioggia and its lively local character. Experiences may include market visits, tastings, cycling, cultural excursions or time exploring the town’s canals and maritime traditions.
Day 6 – Chioggia and Venice
Explore the Po Delta or enjoy one of the region’s included experiences before sailing back towards Venice.
Day 7 – Venice
Spend a final full day exploring Venice with Uniworld. Experiences may include the Rialto area, Dorsoduro, artisan workshops, Venetian food traditions or local rowing culture.
Day 8 – Venice and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Disembark S.S. La Venezia after breakfast.
Depending on the matched departure, enjoy time at leisure in Venice or a private transfer to Venice Santa Lucia Station, where the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express awaits.
Step aboard the legendary blue and gold carriages and settle into your cabin as the train begins its overnight journey towards Paris.
As evening falls, dress for dinner and make your way to one of the magnificent dining cars for an unforgettable evening of fine cuisine, elegant surroundings and impeccable service.
Day 9 – Arrive Paris
Wake aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as breakfast is served in your cabin.
Relax and enjoy the final hours of your journey before arrival into Paris. Private transfers, Paris hotel stays, return flights or onward rail arrangements can be added by Mulberry Travel.
Itinerary, excursions and timings are subject to change and vary by departure. Exact sequencing depends on matched Uniworld and VSOE dates.
S.S. La Venezia
S.S. La Venezia is Uniworld’s elegant boutique ship in Venice, designed as a floating hotel for exploring the city, lagoon islands and wider Veneto region.
The ship offers an intimate, all-inclusive style with attentive service, carefully considered interiors and the convenience of unpacking once while Venice and the lagoon unfold around you.
This is one of the most distinctive ways to experience Venice, combining the comfort of a luxury ship with access to places that many city-break visitors never reach.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of the world’s most celebrated trains, instantly recognisable by its polished blue and gold carriages, refined service and beautifully restored Art Deco interiors.
Travelling from Venice to Paris aboard the VSOE creates a spectacular finale to this itinerary. Enjoy elegant dining, the famous Bar Car, attentive cabin service and the romance of overnight rail travel as your holiday ends in timeless style.
Historic Cabins, Suites and Grand Suites may be available depending on departure and availability.
Why Finish with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?
A spectacular finale from Venice to Paris
Beginning with Uniworld’s Venice cruise allows you to settle into the rhythm of the lagoon, exploring Venice, Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, Chioggia and the surrounding Veneto region from your floating boutique hotel.
Finishing with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express then gives the holiday a memorable grand finale. After several days exploring Venice by water, you board one of the world’s most iconic trains for an overnight journey to Paris filled with fine dining, elegant service and the romance of historic rail travel.
This direction works especially well for clients who want the VSOE to be the highlight at the end of the journey, or for those planning to continue with time in Paris before returning home.
