Venice Simplon Orient Express Package
Paris to Portofino
(4 Days 3 Nights - One Way)
October 15-18, 2026
Journey on the
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Timeless Grandeur: A Journey Through Europe in Motion
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a celebration of classic European glamour, where meticulous craftsmanship and historic design create an atmosphere of refined sophistication. Restored vintage carriages showcase polished wood panels, intricate marquetry, and sumptuous fabrics, evoking the romance of an era when travel itself was an art.
As the train glides effortlessly across the continent, changing landscapes unfold beyond the windows. From storied cities to rolling countryside and dramatic alpine scenes. Each passage feels cinematic and unhurried, inviting you to savor every detail. More than a means of travel, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a moving sanctuary where time slows, elegance reigns, and every journey becomes a memory to treasure.
Rails to Riviera: A Slow Journey into the Italian Coast
Some journeys aren’t about getting somewhere. They’re about how it feels along the way. Departing from Paris, this four-day passage unfolds like a moving tableau, where each stretch of track reveals a different mood. Vine-covered landscapes give way to historic cities such as Dijon, Lyon and Avignon, before the light shifts along the Riviera near Cannes and Nice. By the time Italy appears, through the character of Genoa and the softer coastal rhythm of Santa Margherita Ligure, the journey has already become something more than transit. It’s a gradual immersion, shaped by atmosphere, detail, and the quiet luxury of time.
That sense of ease carries into Portofino, where the pace softens and the setting takes over. Overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, days unfold between sea air and hillside views, with gentle walks toward the Portofino Lighthouse and long, unhurried moments by the water. As evening falls, the mood shifts again. Aperitifs stretch into candlelit dinners, and the Riviera reveals its timeless allure. Across four days, the experience moves effortlessly from motion to stillness, capturing the essence of travel not as a destination, but as a beautifully composed journey.
Timeless Rail Journey
Through France
Travel from Paris through the storied landscapes of Dijon, Lyon and Avignon, where vineyard-covered hills, historic cities, and a refined sense of place set the tone for an elegant and immersive start.
Riviera Arrival &
The Splendido Experience
Arrive via Cannes, Nice and Genoa into Santa Margherita Ligure, before settling into the iconic Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, where terraced views, relaxed elegance, and dining at Splendido Grill and DaV Mare define the Riviera lifestyle.
A Day of Italian Coastal Indulgence
Spend unhurried time in Portofino with experiences ranging from breakfast at La Terrazza to scenic walks toward the Portofino Lighthouse, ending with aperitivo at Bar Baratta Sedici and a refined dinner shaped by local flavors and atmosphere.
Room Types
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L’Observatoire by JR
One-of-a-kind studio on wheels on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Designed by world-renowned artist JR, this is the train’s most spacious and exclusive sleeper carriage, blending art, imagination, and luxury. Inspired by astronomical observatories and Renaissance curiosity cabinets, it features bespoke interiors, hidden artistic details, a lounge, library, and dreamy spaces that invite discovery.
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Grand Suites
The epitome of luxury on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, offering spacious private accommodations with en-suite bathrooms and showers, double (or twin) beds, and a separate lounge area for private dining and relaxation. Guests enjoy 24-hour cabin service, free-flowing champagne, and personalised luxury throughout the journey, with suites named after famous European cities the train travels through.
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Suites
Experience Europe from a private historic twin cabin with daytime seating that converts into upper and lower berths at night, in-cabin washbasin, shared restrooms, and optional breakfast served to your bed.
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Historic Cabin
Experience Europe from a private historic twin cabin with daytime seating that converts into upper and lower berths at night. Each carriage has eight cabins, in-cabin washbasins, shared restrooms, and optional breakfast served to your bed.
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The journey opens in Paris with a celebratory send-off before slipping quietly into the French countryside, where the scenery transitions from urban grandeur to vineyard-covered hills. The route threads through Dijon, Lyon and Avignon, each lending its own character—Burgundy’s wine heritage, Lyon’s culinary legacy, and Avignon’s historic charm. As the day unfolds, refined dining, live piano melodies, and an intimate lounge setting create a rhythm that feels both nostalgic and indulgent, carrying you gently toward the Mediterranean.
Morning reveals the softer palette of southern France before the coastline emerges near Cannes and Nice, where the Mediterranean begins to define the journey. Crossing into Italy, the landscape opens to seaside villages and the maritime heritage of Genoa before arriving in Santa Margherita Ligure. From here, the experience shifts to the iconic Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino in Portofino, perched above the shimmering Gulf of Tigullio. The setting is unmistakably Riviera—terraced gardens, sweeping sea views, and a sense of effortless sophistication. Time flows easily between moments by the saltwater pool, indulgent rituals at the Dior Spa Splendido, and visits to Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, before evenings unfold over Italian cuisine at Splendido Grill or DaV Mare, followed by cocktails that linger into the night.
DAY 1
Paris through France’s Timeless Heartlands
DAY 2
Riviera Light to Portofino Elegance
DAY 3
A Day Fully Immersed in Splendido
DAY 4
The essence of the Riviera reveals itself in full at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, where the day begins at La Terrazza overlooking the bay. From here, the experience becomes entirely personal—whether enjoying a private tennis session, joining a guided walk toward the Portofino Lighthouse, or taking part in a hands-on culinary moment with chefs from Splendido Grill. As the afternoon drifts into evening, aperitivo at Bar Baratta Sedici sets the tone before a refined dinner at La Terrazza, curated by Corrado Corti. With views stretching across the Gulf of Tigullio and interiors reimagined by Martin Brudnizki, the evening captures the spirit of Splendido—elegant, atmospheric, and deeply connected to its setting.
Lingering Moments by the Ligurian Coast
The final morning unfolds gently at La Terrazza, where breakfast is paired with views of the harbor and the soft rhythm of coastal life. There is time for a last wander through the gardens of Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino or a quiet moment overlooking Portofino before departure. The journey concludes with a sense of continuity rather than an end—an experience shaped by shifting landscapes, from the cultural depth of Paris through France’s historic cities to the sunlit elegance of the Italian Riviera.
Inclusion
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| Luxury Accommodation | One night aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and two nights at the re-imagined Splendido. Guests booking a Historic Cabin or Suite aboard the train will stay in a Junior Suite at Splendido, while Grand Suite guests will enjoy accommodation in a Suite at Splendido. |
| Authentic Dining | Full breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sommelier-selected wines aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. At Splendido, guests will enjoy daily breakfast, along with a drinks reception and gala dinner by Chef Corrado Corti at La Terrazza restaurant, accompanied by live music on the final evening. |
| Pioneering Experiences | Exclusive experiences at Splendido including a tennis clinic with a professional coach, a guided hike to the Portofino Lighthouse, and a pizza masterclass at Splendido Grill. |
| Seamless Transfers | Private transfers from guests’ Paris residence to the station, along with shared transfers from Santa Margherita Ligure station to Splendido. Guests staying in L’Observatoire and Grand Suites will enjoy private transfers. A complimentary shuttle service between Splendido and Portofino’s piazzetta is also included. |
Departure Date
October
October 15-18, 2026
