Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – Special Edition Package: Paris to Florence

Paris to Florence – Detailed Itinerary

Day One

• Your journey begins in Paris aboard the gleaming Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Settle into your elegant cabin, sip chilled champagne and watch the city fade as you glide south through France’s sunlit countryside. Savor a refined lunch in a beautifully restored dining car while admiring the scenery. Later, enjoy delicate pastries with tea or coffee in your cabin.
• As evening falls, dress for a gastronomic dinner featuring seasonal ingredients and fine wines or non-alcoholic pairings. Conclude the night in Bar Car ‘3674,’ where live piano music, signature cocktails and timeless elegance create an atmosphere of pure glamour.

Day Two

• Wake to Switzerland’s rolling hills and enjoy breakfast in your cabin before a leisurely morning and lunch on board. Arrive in Florence, where a luxury transfer whisks you to Villa San Michele in the hills of Fiesole.
• This former monastery, with its Michelangelo-inspired façade and Renaissance charm, offers reimagined rooms that combine history with modern luxury. Stroll through terraced gardens or unwind by the panoramic pool overlooking Florence. Indulge in a 60-minute spa treatment for ultimate relaxation.
• As the sun sets, enjoy an aperitif in the gardens before dining beneath the romantic arches of Ristorante San Michele, where Chef Alessandro Cozzolino presents refined interpretations of Italian classics.

Day Three

• Begin your day with a lavish breakfast overlooking Florence before choosing between two enriching experiences. Embrace serenity with a one-hour Sound Healing and Meditation Session in the Energy Chapel nestled within the Villa’s tranquil woodlands, or explore the city on a ‘The Art of Making’ tour – an exclusive three-hour walking tour that reveals Florence’s finest artisans. Transfers are included, with morning and afternoon options available.
• In the evening, dine at your leisure. Choose elegant fine dining at La Loggia, a relaxed meal at San Michele Grill or let the Concierge recommend exceptional restaurants in Florence or Fiesole.
• *Kindly note: dinner on Day Three is not included in the programme and will be at your own expense.

Day Four

• After breakfast, make sure to take a last lingering look at the sweeping panorama before bidding farewell to the Villa and departing at your leisure. Private transfers to Florence train station or airport can be arranged for your return or onward journey.
• *Full ATOL Packages available at additional cost – please ask for details (itinerary can be enhanced with flight or Eurostar from UK to Paris, pre-hotel stay in Paris and return flight from Italy to UK).

Paris – Things to See & Do

• Eiffel Tour – No trip to Paris would be complete without seeing or climbing this iconic landmark (it’s even more dazzling at night time)
• Moulin Rouge – See a famous show with dinner and drinks. Expect a flurry of feathers, sequins and risqué moves
• The Louvre – Home to the Mona Lisa
• Cruise the Seine – Enjoy dining and the views of Paris from the Seine River
• Montmartre – A charming village on a hill with cobbled streets, stunning Basilica, artists and bistros

Florence – Things to See & Do

• Duomo – Marvel at the iconic red-tiled dome designed by Brunelleschi. You can climb to the top for sweeping views of Florence’s rooftops and rolling Tuscan hills
• Ponte Vecchio – Stroll across the city’s oldest bridge, lined with charming jewelry shops and overlooking the Arno River. It’s especially magical at sunset
• Uffizi Gallery – Home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. A must for art lovers — the Birth of Venus alone is worth the visit
• Shopping around Via Tornabuoni – Expect luxury boutiques, elegant leather workshops, and classic Italian fashion houses