Budapest, Paris and Venice Simplon Orient Express
Overview
Two of Europe’s most beautiful cities with perhaps the world’s most iconic train makes for one amazing holiday by rail to remember. Enjoy two nights in the majestic Budapest then cross Europe onboard the treasure that is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris and spend two days enjoying all the French capital has to offer before returning to the UK
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 - Fly from your local airport to Budapest, where a private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel for a two-night stay. Once checked in head out to enjoy the city. A stroll along the river by the grand Parliament building is a nice introduction to the city.
Day 2
Day 2 – Budapest. After breakfast, you will be met by your own private guide for a 4hr introduction to this great city. You can expect a tour of both parts of the city, Buda, and Pest, including World Heritage Sites such as the Castle district, and Andrassy Avenue with the Millennium Monument. the views from the prominent Fisherman's Bastion really are a true delight.
Day 3
Day 3 – Venice Simplon Orient Express. A driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the historic Nyugati station for the journey of a lifetime. Settle into your private cabin before enjoying a delicious lunch in one of the beautiful dining cars then relax onboard and admire the beautiful scenery. A selection of pastries is served by your steward in your cabin, and later a fine four-course dinner is served in the Belle Epoque restaurant cars. A piano-accompanied drink can be enjoyed in the bar car before and after dinner.
Day 4
Day 4 – Paris. You will be woken with a Continental breakfast served by your Steward in your cabin, before disembarking in Paris. A driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you have a reservation for two-nights, then get out to explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass.
Day 5
Day 5 – Return Home. Continue to enjoy Paris until the time arrives for you to head to the train station to head back to the UK. Give us a call about extending your travels, or any changes you might like to make to the itinerary.