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Venice to Paris
Venice ➡ Paris
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End your journey with 2 nights in Paris
FRANCE
Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Venice to Paris
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Nights stay Mediterranean Sea
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE
Your luxurious adventure begins in the lagoonside paradise of Venice, collected from the airport and taken directly to your handpicked hotel in your own private boat. Spend your first day here acquainting yourself with your surroundings. DAY 2 - VENICE
Start today with a short walking tour with a local guide for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in Venice for over 1000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marvelling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica and maybe visit the Doge’s Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. It is advisable to take a tour of this important Venetian landmark to fully understand its extensive history. SWITZ. AUSTRIA
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3 VENICE
Arrive in Venice for a 3 night stay before boarding the Venice SimplonOrient-Express to Paris Adriatic Sea
DAY 3 - VENICE
After breakfast this morning, continue your adventures in Venice. Don’t miss a trip on a romantic gondola ride, where a stripe-shirted gondolier will paddle you down the winding waterways of the city. It’s a great way to see the city’s architecture from a different perspective! For a relaxing afternoon, stroll the sandy shores of Venice’s Lido or take a boat out to the island of Murano, famous for its exquisite glass-making. This evening, why not head to the world-famous Harry’s Bar - home of the Bellini. DAY 4 - BOARD THE VENICE SIMPLONORIENT-EXPRESS
Embark on one of the world’s most luxurious journeys today as you board the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll receive the five-star treatment immediately as your steward shows you to your deluxe sleeping compartment, ornately decorated with the finest linens and polished wooden panels. A fine three-course lunch will be served in one of
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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Overnight accommodation on the Venice Simplon-
Orient Express • Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice • Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris • Private boat transfer from airport to hotel in Venice • Private car transfer from hotel to airport in Paris
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Paris - Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
the opulent restaurant cars, all restored from the 1920s and 1930s, as the train meanders through the stunning scenery of the Italian Dolomites, and the Austrian and Swiss Alps. While away the hours meeting new people, relaxing in the bar car and tucking into a sumptuous afternoon tea served in your compartment. Come dinner time, you’ll be treated to a marvellous four-course dinner. Spend the evening sipping Champagne in the piano bar! DAY 5 - ARRIVAL INTO PARIS
After a blissful night’s sleep, you’ll wake up to a tasty breakfast served to your compartment by your steward. Continue relaxing on board before the train pulls into Paris in the late morning. Make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring the incredible ‘City of Light’. Why not shop the boutiques along the Champs-Élysées, dine on extraordinary French cuisine or head to the bohemian Montmartre district for views over the city’s rooftops out to the Eiffel Tower. DAY 6 - PARIS
Spend a full day exploring the fashion and romance capital of the world! Be sure to take in the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower and perhaps enjoy a scenic boat tour along the River Seine for views of the city’s famous landmarks from a different perspective. Culture lovers will enjoy a trip to the Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa. In the evening, enjoy the world-famous Moulin Rouge show and dinner. DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and be whisked to the airport by your private transfer.
SWITZERLAND
There’s no other country that does stunning scenery quite like Switzerland, and it’s all accessible by train. Rolling hills dotted with wooden chalets, snowy peaks, dramatic waterfalls and mountain fringed lakes await.
