Paris to Istanbul aboard Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond Trains · Venice Simplon-Orient-Express · 6 days
Embark on this luxury train journey and explore an array of romantic cities aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including Paris, Budapest, Bucharest and Istanbul. On board, moments to treasure follow one after another. Savour stunning regional cuisine in the restaurant car. Or simply relax in your vintage cabin and watch the scenery unfold.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Belmond Trains |
|---|---|
| Vessel | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express |
| Length | 6 days |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Countries | Romania |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 30 Sep 2026 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Paris |
| Day 2 | Budapest |
| Day 3 | Bucharest |
| Day 5 | Istanbul |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 30 Sep 2026. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Complimentary Transfers We'll collect you from your Paris accommodation and on arrival into Istanbul, we'll transfer you from the station to your accommodation in the city.
- Luxurious ACCOMMODATION Three nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, and overnight accommodation in Bucharest and Budapest
- Exciting excursions A city tour in Bucharest and Budapest, a Danube cruise and a visit to Peleș Castle in Romania
- Authentic local cuisine Lunch and dinner in Budapest and dinner in Bucharest
- Sumptuous Four-course dinners Each night you are aboard the train, feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney
- SOMMELIER WINES All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
- French Breakfasts Served in your cabin each morning for ultimate comfort
- Delicious Lunch When you are aboard the train, enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window
Current offers
- Waived Solo Supplement on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — through 2026-12-27 · Guests travelling on their own are invited to experience the timeless elegance of a Historic Twin in July and August 2026 - now with no single supplement fee. Details Call our reservations team and quote 'VSTWSOLE' to book this offer. Terms & Conditions: Valid for all one-night journeys in July and August 2026. Book by 30 June. Cabin availability for this offer is limited per departure.
- 4 for 3 on Belmond's British Pullman — through 2026-12-31 · Includes A round-trip travel from London Victoria British Pullman luxury train experience Terms and conditions Valid on any journey in in September, October or November 2026, only when booking a table of four. Not applicable to Cygnus, the Wes Anderson carriage. Call our reservations team on 0800 058 1237 and quote code BBP43. Book our 4 for 3 British Pullman offer and experience our iconic train for less. Along with your guests, jump onboard the train at London Victoria Station and settle in the privacy of our coupés — the private compartments nestled inside our carriages, welcoming up to 4…
- Complimentary Stay at Balmoral with Belmond's Royal Scotsman — through 2026-12-31 · Complimentary stay at The Balmoral hotel Details: Applicable to guests who have booked any Royal Scotsman journey in August, October and November 2026 The 2 complimentary nights can be booked before or after the Royal Scotsman journey,. Alternatively, they can be split to one night before and one night after the rail journey Terms and conditions: Applicable when booking any cabin types on The Royal Scotsman trainApplies to Executive Rooms at The Balmoral with breakfast includedQuote code TEB2 when speaking to our reservations team. Subject to availability. Book a Scotch Malt Whisky Tour…
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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