Paris to Venice via Florence or Rome
A longer, southern routing of the classic run to Venice, with the train passing through Florence or Rome before it crosses the lagoon in the evening.
- ParisDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
Overview
This departure follows a southern path to Venice, passing through Florence or Rome on the way, and arrives in the evening rather than the afternoon. Expect champagne on boarding, dinner in the dining cars, a late-night midnight brunch for night owls and a lazy day of Italian scenery.
- Champagne in your cabin as you leave Paris
- Dinner shaped by chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menus
- Live piano, cocktails and a midnight brunch in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast served in your cabin
- Route passing through Florence or Rome
- Evening arrival across the Venetian Lagoon
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Paris in the late afternoon and relax in your cabin with a glass of champagne. Dress up for dinner in the dining cars, where chef Jean Imbert's seasonal cooking is matched with exceptional wines. The Bar Car keeps going with piano and cocktails, and a midnight brunch awaits the late crowd.
Meals: Dinner · Midnight brunch
Day 2Florence or Rome → Venice
Your steward serves a French breakfast in the cabin, then the Bar Car is the place to meet fellow travellers. After a leisurely three-course lunch the train may pause briefly in Florence or Rome before heading north. A French goûter precedes the crossing of the Venetian Lagoon into Santa Lucia station.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Afternoon goûter
- 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 transfers from your Paris accommodation to the train and from the station to your Venice accommodation
- 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
How is this different from the classic Paris to Venice journey?
It follows a longer southern route that passes through Florence or Rome, and arrives in Venice in the evening rather than the late afternoon. Dining and cabins are the same as on the classic run.
Will I be able to get off in Florence or Rome?
The train passes through Florence or Rome and may stop there only briefly before continuing to Venice. It is a pass-through on the way, not a sightseeing stop.
Is there a midnight brunch?
Yes. After dinner the Bar Car stays lively with piano music and cocktails, and a midnight brunch is served for anyone still up.
Which meals are included?
A four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines on the first evening, then a French breakfast in your cabin, a three-course lunch and a French goûter on the second day. Night owls can also enjoy the midnight brunch served in the Bar Car.
Are transfers included?
Yes, complimentary transfers run from your Paris accommodation to the train and from Santa Lucia station to your accommodation in Venice. You simply step off the train at Santa Lucia and are taken to your hotel.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Venice via Florence or Rome?
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.
