The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Journeys, Routes & Luxury Packages
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is Belmond’s luxury sleeper train, travelling between European cities in restored vintage carriages. Popular journeys include Paris to Venice and Venice to Paris, alongside longer itineraries such as Paris to Istanbul. Mulberry Travel arranges train journeys and tailored holidays with hotels, flights, Eurostar and transfers.
As a preferred VSOE partner, Mulberry Travel offers advice on routes, cabin categories and how to build your holiday around the train. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express recreates the atmosphere of the golden age of European rail travel with beautifully restored carriages, fine dining and steward service.
Looking for the latest savings and booking incentives? View our current Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers, including selected 2026 and 2027 VSOE deals, early booking promotions, low-deposit options and complete luxury rail packages.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has become perhaps the most famous train in the world and is a must for any serious traveller. Celebrate a special anniversary or birthday in style while enjoying the highest levels of personal service, outstanding cuisine and beautifully restored vintage carriages. Relax in the civilised bar carriage and meet other like-minded travellers as you journey through some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes.
For a luxury train day trip in Britain, explore the British Pullman. This is a separate Belmond train, with vintage carriages, fine dining and departures from London Victoria.
- Classic overnight routes and the six-day / five-night Paris to Istanbul journey
- London connections via Eurostar to Paris
- Return journeys and hotel extensions can be arranged
- A memorable way to celebrate a special occasion or anniversary
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Overnight journey guide price from £3,530 per person
Guide price for selected overnight journeys. The fare depends on your route, departure and cabin category; current pricing and availability are confirmed before booking. Additional travel and hotel arrangements are quoted separately.
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Which Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Journey Is Right For You?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates a range of luxury rail journeys across Europe, from classic overnight routes to multi-night itineraries. The best journey for you depends on your travel style, destination and how you want to experience the train.
Classic Overnight Journeys
For a first experience of the train, consider a classic route with one night aboard:
- Paris to Venice or Venice to Paris
- Paris to Verona or Verona to Paris
Travelling from London via Eurostar
London departures combine Eurostar between London St Pancras and Paris with a separate Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey on the continent. An overnight stay in Paris can be included. Explore London to Venice holidays or ask us to arrange a suitable connection for your chosen route.
Longer, Once-in-a-Lifetime Journeys
For a deeper Orient Express experience, these multi-night routes combine several destinations:
- Paris to Istanbul: six days and five nights, including three nights aboard the train and one hotel night in each of Budapest and Bucharest
- Venice to Amsterdam or Brussels
- Seasonal extended itineraries across Europe
Luxury Rail Holidays & Tailor-Made Packages
Many guests choose to combine the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with hotels, flights and experiences:
- City stays in Venice, Paris or Verona
- Arena di Verona Opera Festival packages
- Lake Garda, Florence or wider Italy itineraries
If you are unsure which journey is best for you, contact our team for expert advice and a tailored recommendation.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Most Popular Destinations
The most popular train destination for Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the overnight route between Paris and Venice. This can be combined with the Eurostar to achieve a London to Venice journey.
Discuss all the options with one of Mulberry Travel’s expert advisors and choose the best journey to suit all your needs. We’ll also be happy to provide advice on hotel selection and the best time to visit your chosen destination
PARIS TO ISTANBUL
Six days / five nights via Budapest & Bucharest
PARIS TO VENICE
Stay in Paris & Venice
LONDON TO VENICE
Combined with Eurostar
VENICE TO PARIS
Stay in Venice & Paris
VENICE TO LONDON
Combined with Eurostar
PARIS TO VERONA
Combine with Arena di Verona
2026 DEPARTURE DATES
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2027 DEPARTURE DATES
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Special Edition Routes for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Special edition holidays combine the train with a destination stay, including selected Belmond hotels on the Amalfi Coast, in Portofino, Venice or Florence. Each package has its own duration and inclusions; open the journey guide for details.
Explore Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Routes
Explore our route guides for Paris, Venice, Verona, Istanbul, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Florence, Rome, Portofino, Innsbruck, Geneva, Amsterdam and Brussels. Routes operate on selected dates and can vary by season and year. Check the 2026 timetable or 2027 timetable for published departures, then contact us to confirm availability.
PARIS TO AMALFI COAST
SPECIAL EDITION JOURNEY
PARIS TO PORTOFINO
SPECIAL EDITION JOURNEY
PARIS TO VENICE
SPECIAL EDITION JOURNEY
PARIS TO FLORENCE
SPECIAL EDITION JOURNEY
LONDON TO VENICE
Combined with Eurostar
VENICE TO LONDON
Combined with Eurostar
PARIS TO ISTANBUL
Six days / five nights via Budapest & Bucharest
ISTANBUL TO PARIS
Six days / five nights via Budapest & Bucharest
PARIS TO VIENNA
Journey from London with Eurostar
VIENNA TO PARIS
Journey to London with Eurostar
PARIS TO VERONA
Combine with Arena di Verona
VERONA TO PARIS
Combine with Arena di Verona
PARIS TO BUDAPEST
Journey from London with Eurostar
BUDAPEST TO PARIS
Journey to London with Eurostar
PARIS TO PRAGUE
Journey from London with Eurostar
PRAGUE TO PARIS
Journey to London with Eurostar
PARIS TO VENICE
Stay in Paris & Venice
VENICE TO PARIS
Stay in Venice & Paris
PARIS TO FLORENCE
Journey from London with Eurostar
FLORENCE TO PARIS
Journey to London with Eurostar
PARIS TO ROME
Journey from London with Eurostar
ROME TO PARIS
Journey to London with Eurostar
PARIS TO INNSBRUCK
Runs only on select dates
GENEVA TO INNSBRUCK
Runs only on select dates
GENEVA TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
VENICE TO AMSTERDAM
Also available from Verona
AMSTERDAM TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
VENICE TO BRUSSELS
Also available from Verona
BRUSSELS TO VENICE
Also available to Verona
PARIS TO CANNES
Runs once a year
LYON TO VENICE
Runs once a year
Plan your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express holiday
How long is the journey? Paris to Venice and Venice to Paris are overnight journeys with one night aboard. Paris to Istanbul is a six-day, five-night journey: three nights aboard the train and two hotel nights, one in Budapest and one in Bucharest. Other routes and special editions have their own durations.
Which cabin should I choose? Compare Historic Cabins, Suites and Grand Suites to find the accommodation that suits your party and preferences. We can check prices and availability for your preferred category.
When can I travel? Browse our 2026 departure dates and 2027 departure dates. The right departure depends on the route and cabin availability.
How do I get a quotation? Tell Mulberry Travel your preferred route, travel period and number of travellers, plus whether you would like the train journey alone or a holiday with hotels and connecting travel. We will check suitable options and provide a tailored quotation.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Information
Find out more about the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train, including cabin configurations, dining carriages, the bar car, the champagne bar and the colourful history surrounding the most famous train in the World.
CABINS & SUITES
Compare Historic Cabins, Suites and Grand Suites.
ONBOARD DINING
Find out more, including sample menus from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
THE BAR CAR
Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the train’s bar car complete with pianist!
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Bar Car
Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail on board the train and soak up the unique atmosphere in the bar car complete with a baby grand piano! Let the head mixologist, Walter Nisi, create a cocktail for you to enjoy including the “Guilty Twelve” which is a secret combination of eleven spirits plus champagne invented by Walter to celebrate the 12 characters in Agatha Christie’s famous book – Murder on the Orient Express.
You can also head to the champagne bar to enjoy a glass or two from a selection of chilled vintage Champagnes.
After dinner, return to the bar car where the convivial atmosphere continues until the very last client call it a night. The after-dinner cocktail of choice is the Pousse Café du Train.
The Bar Car (3674) was built in France in 1931 and based at the Gare Saint-Lazare in Paris. After the war it ran as part of the Sud Express from Paris to Irún on the Spanish border and from Paris to Toulouse in Le Capitole.
Today it boasts a beautiful, Art Nouveau-style interior by Gérard Gallet and even manages to incorporate a baby grand piano within the carriage.
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