Paris to Florence with Villa San Michele
A night aboard from Paris, then two nights at Villa San Michele, a former monastery in the hills of Fiesole above Florence.
- ParisDay 1
- FlorenceDay 2
- FiesoleDay 2
Overview
This three-night package pairs a full day and night on the train with a stay at Villa San Michele in Fiesole. Expect champagne and lunch on board, a spa treatment and dinner with views over Florence at the villa, and a choice of a sound-healing session or a walking tour of the city's artisans.
- Champagne, lunch and a gourmet dinner on board
- Live piano and cocktails in Bar Car 3674
- Two nights at Villa San Michele, a former monastery in Fiesole
- Sixty-minute spa treatment at the villa
- Sound healing in the Energy Chapel or 'The Art of Making' artisan walking tour
- Dinner at Ristorante San Michele overlooking Florence
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Settle into your cabin with champagne as Paris fades and the French countryside unfolds. Lunch is served in a restored dining car, followed by pastries with tea or coffee in the cabin. In the evening, dress for a gourmet dinner with seasonal ingredients and fine wines, then relax in Bar Car 3674 with live piano and cocktails.
Meals: Lunch · Afternoon pastries · Dinner
Day 2Switzerland → Florence → FiesoleVilla San Michele, Fiesole
Wake to rolling Swiss hills with breakfast in your cabin, then enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch on board. From Florence station a car takes you to Villa San Michele, a former monastery with reimagined rooms. Stroll the terraced gardens, swim in the panoramic pool or book a spa treatment, then take an aperitif in the gardens before dinner at Ristorante San Michele.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3FlorenceVilla San Michele, Fiesole
After breakfast overlooking Florence, choose an hour of sound healing and meditation in the villa's Energy Chapel, or a three-hour walking tour, 'The Art of Making', among Florence's finest artisans, with transfers included. Dinner tonight is at your own expense, at the villa's other restaurants or in town on the concierge's advice.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4Florence
Take a final look at the sweeping panorama over breakfast before bidding farewell to the villa. Private transfers to Florence station or the airport can be arranged for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1On board
- Night 2Villa San Michele, Fiesole
- Night 3Villa San Michele, Fiesole
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 and two nights at the newly renovated Villa San Michele
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and sommelier-selected wines on board
- Car transfer from Florence station to the villa, and a private transfer to the station, city centre or airport when you leave
- A sixty-minute spa treatment, plus either a sixty-minute sound healing and meditation session or a tour of Florence's hidden ateliers
- Breakfast, an aperitivo in the Italian gardens and one dinner at Ristorante San Michele
- 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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Questions about this journey
Where is Villa San Michele?
The villa sits in Fiesole, in the hills above Florence. It is a former monastery with terraced gardens, a panoramic pool and sweeping views over the city.
How many nights are on the train?
One night on board from Paris, followed by two nights at Villa San Michele, for three nights in total. This departure boards earlier in the day, so you also enjoy lunch and afternoon pastries on the first day.
What experiences are included at the villa?
A sixty-minute spa treatment, plus a choice of a sound healing and meditation session in the Energy Chapel or 'The Art of Making', a walking tour of Florence's artisans. Transfers into Florence for the artisan tour are included.
Which dinners are included?
Dinner on the train and one dinner at Ristorante San Michele are included. Dinner on your second night at the villa is at your own expense.
Are transfers included?
Yes. A car meets you at Florence station for the villa, and a private transfer to the station, city centre or airport is included when you leave.
How do I check dates and fares for the Paris to Florence and Villa San Michele package?
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.
