Paris to Verona
An overnight glide from Paris to the city of Romeo and Juliet, with Swiss lakes and the Gotthard route over breakfast and lunch.
- ParisDay 1
- VeronaDay 2
Overview
Board the train's vintage carriages in Paris for champagne in the Bar Car and dinner by chef Jean Imbert. Next morning your steward brings breakfast as the train follows Switzerland's Gotthard route past mountains and lakes, and after lunch you step off in Verona in the afternoon.
- Champagne or an aperitif in Bar Car 3674
- Dinner of Jean Imbert's regional cuisine with fine wines
- Signature cocktails and late-night piano
- French breakfast in your cabin on the Gotthard route
- Three-course lunch and a browse of the boutique
- Afternoon arrival in Verona
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board the carriages in Paris and take in their craftsmanship before settling into your cabin. Enjoy champagne or an aperitif in Bar Car 3674, then dine on chef Jean Imbert's regional cooking with fine wines. Afterwards the bar comes alive with signature cocktails and piano.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Gotthard route → Verona
Your steward serves a French breakfast in your cabin as the mountains and lakes of Switzerland's Gotthard route pass by. Enjoy a three-course lunch in a dining car and browse the boutique for mementos. Then step off in Verona, the lively northern Italian city made famous by Romeo and Juliet.
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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Questions about this journey
When do I arrive in Verona?
You board in Paris in the late afternoon and reach Verona in the afternoon of the next day, after breakfast and lunch on board. That leaves you the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore the city.
Which route does the train take?
Overnight from Paris, then through Switzerland on the Gotthard route, with its soaring mountains and serene lakes, before descending into northern Italy. Breakfast is served in your cabin as the Swiss scenery passes.
Who designs the dinner menu?
Dinner features chef Jean Imbert's inspired regional cuisine, paired with fine wines, in one of the restored dining cars. Before dinner, champagne or an aperitif is served in Bar Car 3674.
Which meals are included?
A four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a French breakfast in your cabin and a three-course lunch. Breakfast is brought to your cabin by your steward, and lunch is served in one of the dining cars.
Is a transfer included?
Yes, a complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train is included. In Verona you step off the train in the afternoon, ready to explore.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Verona?
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.


