Paris to Florence
An evening departure from Paris and a lazy morning of Italian scenery, arriving in the Renaissance city of Florence in the early afternoon.
- ParisDay 1
- FlorenceDay 2
Overview
Board in Paris in the early evening, dress for dinner in a dining car styled by chef Jean Imbert, and end the night with cocktails in the Bar Car. Breakfast arrives in your cabin with Italian scenery outside, followed by lunch and a browse of the boutique before Florence.
- Evening boarding in Paris
- Dinner shaped by chef Jean Imbert's imagination
- Cocktails and conversation in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast in your cabin with Italian views
- Lunch and the onboard boutique
- Early-afternoon arrival in Florence
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Paris and make yourself at home in your private cabin. Soon it is time to dress in your finest for dinner in one of the dining cars, where the setting and menus carry chef Jean Imbert's signature. Afterwards, cocktails and conversation await in Bar Car 3674.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Italy → Florence
Linger in your cabin over a French breakfast served by your steward, with Italian scenery framing the window. Enjoy lunch and browse the boutique for gifts and mementos. As the train pulls into Florence, take a last look at the interiors before stepping off.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
- Night 1On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Historic Cabin
- Banquette seating by day, upper and lower berths by night
- Washbasin cabinet and curated amenities
- Shared restrooms at the end of each sleeping car
- Original carriages, each with its own story
Suite
- Private marble en-suite bathroom with mosaic floor
- Bed converts to a lounge by day
- Themed on forests, mountains, countryside and lakes
- Art Deco-inspired fabrics and marquetry
Grand Suite
- Separate living area and sleeping area
- Marbled en-suite bathroom and luxury bathrobes
- Free-flowing champagne
- Named after cities such as Venice, Vienna, Prague and Istanbul
L'Observatoire
- Conceived with the artist JR
- Library-tearoom, lounge and bedroom
- Personalised service, from breakfast in bed to vinyl evenings
- Private transfers on some packages
Historic Cabins share restrooms at the end of each carriage; Suites, Grand Suites and L'Observatoire have private bathrooms.
- One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in your chosen cabin
- Four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a three-course lunch and a French breakfast
- Dedicated personal steward service around the clock
- Complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 61 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Historic Cabin
Suite - Double
Suite - Twin
Grand Suite
L'Observatoire
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This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
When do I arrive in Florence?
You board in Paris in the early evening and arrive in Florence in the early afternoon of the next day, after breakfast and lunch on board. That leaves the rest of the day free to start exploring the city.
Who is behind the dining on this journey?
The dining cars' ambience and menus are infused with chef Jean Imbert's imagination, and dinner is paired with fine wines. After dinner, cocktails and conversation continue in Bar Car 3674.
How is breakfast served?
Your steward brings a French breakfast to your cabin, so you can enjoy it with the Italian scenery outside the window. Lunch follows later in the morning before you reach Florence.
Which meals are included?
A four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a French breakfast and lunch on the day of arrival. Breakfast is served in your cabin, and there is time to browse the boutique before arrival.
Is a transfer included?
A complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train is included. In Florence you step off in the early afternoon, ready for your onward plans.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Florence?
Fares vary with the cabin category you choose, from a Historic Cabin to a Grand Suite. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
