Paris to Venice with Hotel Cipriani
One night aboard the train from Paris, then two nights at Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, with a Michelin-starred dinner and a taste of Venetian craft.
- ParisDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
- GiudeccaDay 2
Overview
This three-night package pairs the original Paris to Venice route with a stay at Hotel Cipriani across the water from St Mark's. After a full day and night on board, a boat whisks you to the hotel for two nights of pool, gardens, a Venetian craft experience and dinner at the Michelin-starred ORO restaurant.
- Champagne on boarding and lunch on the first day
- Gourmet dinner and live piano in Bar Car 3674
- Alpine and Dolomite views over breakfast and lunch
- Boat transfer from Santa Lucia station to Hotel Cipriani
- Visit to the city's last glass-mosaic furnace or a Bellini-making class
- Tasting-menu dinner at ORO, guided by Massimo Bottura and Vania Ghedini
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Settle into your cabin with champagne as Paris falls away and the French countryside opens up. 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 of seasonal ingredients and fine wines, then unwind in Bar Car 3674 with live piano and cocktails.
Meals: Lunch · Afternoon pastries · Dinner
Day 2Alps → Venice → Hotel CiprianiHotel Cipriani, Venice
Wake to Alpine views with breakfast in your cabin, then glide past the Dolomites and over the lagoon after lunch on board. At Santa Lucia a boat takes you to Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, home for two nights. Spend the afternoon by the pool, in the Casanova Gardens or at the spa; dinner tonight is at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Day 3VeniceHotel Cipriani, Venice
After breakfast overlooking the lagoon, choose an exclusive visit to Venice's last glass-mosaic furnace, or stay in for a Bellini-making class at Bar Gabbiano. In the evening, dine at the renovated ORO restaurant, where Massimo Bottura and head chef Vania Ghedini interpret Venetian flavours beside the water.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 4Venice
Enjoy a final breakfast and a last look across the lagoon before checking out at your leisure. A private transfer can take you to the station or Venice airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1On board
- Night 2Hotel Cipriani, Venice
- Night 3Hotel Cipriani, Venice
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 Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca Island
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and sommelier-selected wines on board
- Transfer from Santa Lucia station to Hotel Cipriani, and a private transfer from the hotel to the station or Venice airport
- One hotel experience: a wellness treatment, an exclusive visit to the glass-mosaic furnace, or a Bellini-making class at Bar Gabbiano
- Breakfast, an aperitivo and one tasting-menu dinner with wine pairing at the Michelin-starred ORO restaurant
- 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
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Questions about this journey
How many nights are on the train?
One. You spend a full day and night aboard from Paris, then two nights at Hotel Cipriani in Venice, for three nights in total.
How do I get from the station to the hotel?
On arrival at Venice Santa Lucia a boat transfer takes you across the water to Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca Island. A private transfer back to the station or Venice airport is included when you leave.
Which dinners are included?
Dinner on board the train and one tasting-menu dinner with wine pairing at the hotel's Michelin-starred ORO restaurant are included. Dinner on your first evening in Venice is at your own expense.
What experiences can I choose in Venice?
The package includes an experience with the hotel: a wellness treatment, an exclusive visit to the city's last glass-mosaic furnace, or a Bellini-making class at Bar Gabbiano. The furnace is the last place in Venice still making glass mosaic, while the Bellini class is held at the hotel itself.
Is lunch served on the first day?
Yes. This departure boards earlier, so you enjoy lunch in a restored dining car and afternoon pastries before dinner on the first evening.
How do I check dates and fares for the Paris to Venice and Hotel Cipriani 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.
