Highlights

Stay in riverside luxury with some of Florence's finest restaurants and headline-grabbing attractions on your doorstep
Recall the Golden Age of travel onboard the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Experience white-glove service and all-inclusive meals onboard the luxurious train
Take in the beauty of the Northern Italy
View the spectacular Alps enroute to Paris

Spoil yourself

Upgrade to a Suite for a more spacious experience, or a Grand Suite with free-flowing champagne, caviar on boarding, and a luxurious double bed and ensuite bathroom

Pair the Art Deco elegance of the world's most iconic rail journey with views out to some of Europe’s most breathtaking scenery on this route from Florence to Paris. You’ll start among the galleries, bridges and cathedrals of Renaissance Florence, before stepping aboard the blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. It's a wonderfully relaxing, and indulgent, way to experience the breathtaking beauty of central Europe, as you traverse Austria’s alpine meadows and pass snow-capped mountain ranges, enjoying multi-course gourmet dining and the very best in discreet white-gloved service as you head to the French capital, followed by a Eurostar hop to London.

Day 1

Depart for Florence

You’ll start your holiday in relaxing fashion with included UK airport lounge access before boarding the short flight to Florence. On arrival, you'll be met by a private driver who'll bring you to your exclusive accommodation the riverside Hotel Lungarno looking out over the historic Ponte Vecchio. You’ll have the first day at leisure to acquaint yourself with Florence’s Renaissance charms. Wander its cobbled streets where heritage architecture peeks around every corner, take in an overview from the hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo or simply take some time out with a glass of Tuscan red and authentic food in one of its backalley trattorias.

Tonight why not try out the Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant where Lungarno's Michelin star chef Claudio Mengoni presents Italian cuisine crafted with painstakingly selected ingredients with dishes ranging from Risotto with pecorino from Pienza to Oxtail tortelli with Castelmagno fondue.

Hotel Lungarno, Florence

Day 2

The treasures of Florence

Today you have time to gaze upon the Gothic splendour of Giotto’s Campanile, or the Renaissance magnificence of the Florence Duomo. Admire stunning frescoes by Gaddi and Giotto at Santa Croce Basilica, or marvel at masterpieces including Michelangelo’s David, at the Accademia and Uffizi art galleries. After this feast of culture, why not tuck into some mouth-watering Tuscan cuisine at a charming trattoria or designer eatery?

Hotel Lungarno, Florence

Breakfast included

Day 3

The Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express

Leave the splendours of Florence behind today as you head to the station to board the iconic blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before you prepare for your night on board. It's a special one, as you'll enjoy a four-course dinner, sampling everything from Brittany lobster to saltmarsh lamb, alongside, of course, an extensive fine wine list.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Breakfast & Dinner included

Day 4

Paris to London

Begin your last day onboard with a delicious Continental breakfast served in your cabin, as you race across France, disembarking in the heart of Paris. You'll then take the short journey to Gare du Nord where you'll board the Eurostar for the final leg of your journey back to London.

Breakfast included

About the itinerary

"This classic break begins with a five-star stay in one of my favourite cities, Florence, before boarding those famous blue-and-gold carriages – for me a real trip highlight. It's then that this journey really comes into its own as you head north towards Austria and the high mountain passes of Brenner and Arlberg, before stopping in Paris en route to London"

Andy Austen

Destination Specialist

Pricing information

2025 exclusive savings: save up to £470 pp
Offer ends 31 January

Guide price from £4,975 pp incl. flights

Historic Cabin 2025 - Low Season from: £4,975 pp incl. flights — save up to £470 pp
Historic Cabin 2025 - High Season from: £5,260 pp incl. flights — save up to £470 pp

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates on selected dates between March and December

2025 departures

Between Florence and Paris 03 May / 17, 24 Jun 2025

Between Paris and Florence 24 May / 06 Sep / 06 Nov 2025

Price includes:

Complimentary access to UK departure lounge access
Outbound flight between UK and Florence
Private arrival transfer from airport to hotel
2 nights accommodation in 5* hotel in Florence on a BB basis
Private departure transfer from hotel to station
Florence to Paris on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express including selected meals prepared by on-board French chefs
Private arrival transfer from station to station in Paris
Paris to London St Pancras on Eurostar in Business Premier class including lounge access

Guide price from £5,445 pp incl. flights

Historic Cabin 2025 - Low Season from: £5,445 pp
Historic Cabin 2025 - High Season from: £5,730 pp