From Istanbul to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Route

Day 1: Friday Our journey begins in Istanbul

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with its gleaming blue and gold cars, awaits you at Istanbul station to begin its historic journey to Paris.

Time to settle into your cabin and discover the train that has already begun its journey.

The first social event will be dinner, an event full of luxury, both for the dishes prepared on board by our expert chefs and for the magnificent decoration of the restaurant cars, not to mention the soothing melodies played by our pianist.

Later you can move on to the bar car '3674' to continue listening to the pianist on his baby grand piano and start meeting other passengers.

When you decide to retire for the night you will discover that your cabin has been transformed into a cozy bedroom.

While you rest, the train crosses into Bulgaria.
Day 2: Saturday From Bulgaria to Romania

Start the day with a delicious continental breakfast, served in your cabin, as the train travels through Bulgaria and Romania. Enjoy the landscapes or talk to other travelers and, later, return to one of the dining cars for a magnific brunch.

When our train arrives in Bucharest we will take a bus tour of the city before heading to the Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel (or similar, depending on availability), where you will spend the night. Dinner will take place in a private location, with a casual dress code.
Day 3: Sunday Peles Castle

In the morning, board the train again for a delicious brunch as your journey continues to the mountain village of Sinaia. There disembark to visit the magnificent Peles Castle, once the home of former King Carol. The castle was also visited by the first guests of the Orient Express in October 1883, at the personal invitation of the king.

You will return to the train in the late afternoon for a relaxing journey to Hungary. Enjoy another delicious dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4: Monday Budapest

Upon arrival in Budapest, you'll meet local guides for a short bus ride around the city. Continue your adventure with a Danube River cruise, which ends after lunch. Comfortable shoes are recommended for this excursion.

In the evening, you will be escorted to a nearby private venue for a typical Hungarian dinner, with an overnight stay in an elegant hotel.
Day 5: Tuesday Hungary

Join the train again for a delicious lunch as it travels throught the vineyards and forests of Hungary. Later you will enjoy a delicious dinner and your last night on board.
Day 6: Wednesday Arrival to Paris

Enjoy your final breakfast in your cabin as the train crosses the border between Germany and France. Later, a delicious farewell lunch will be served before arriving at the Gare de l'Est a Paris station.

Next departures

Dates	Price
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026	43800€	email Request info
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026	20800€	email Request info
Jun 7, 2027 - Jun 12, 2027	10780€	email Request info

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Travel from París to Estambul with the VS-Orient-Express

Embark on the legendary Paris-Istanbul circuit.

On this 3,012 km tour you will travel through France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary and Romania with stops in Budapest and Bucharest, which includes a visit to both cities and accommodation in a luxury hotel. We will also visit Peles Castle in Romania.

Every moment on the train promises memories that will last a lifetime, both from the magnificent scenery and the sumptuous lunches and dinners along the way.

Next departures

September 25, 2026
May 31, 2027

From 10.780 €

Venice to Paris

Set off and discover the romance of the rails as you journey from Venice to Paris on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.

Departing mid-morning, your time aboard will be marked by luxury. Explore the carriages, admiring the vintage flourishes. Relax in your cabin, where a personal steward attends to your every need. Then head to one of the three restaurant cars and savour wonderful, world-class cuisine.

With 2, 3 and even 4 departures per month, from May to December, please check the dates so we can provide you with a quote, as it varies depending on the date and the number of cabins available on each departure.