Florence Paris, the luxury gateway (Venice Simplon Orient Express)

DAY 1: FLORENCE

Flight or train to Florence on request.

Individual arrival at the airport.
Transfer to your 5* Gemma boutique hotel in the historic centre of Florence.

From the lobby to the rooms to the roof terrace, every detail has been designed to convey a sense of comfort and luxury, with a touch of warmth, to make guests feel right at home.
Make yourself comfortable in your room, access to the SPA is included.
The hotel's restaurant, LUCA, is run by Michelin-starred Chef Paulo Airaudo.

Free time in Florence, capital of Tuscany and jewel city of the Italian Renaissance.
Night at the hotel in Florence

DAY 3: FLORENCE (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train)

Transfer to Florence station: your train journey through Italy begins.

Board the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. Make yourself comfortable in your fully restored 1920s luxury cabin.
The four-course dinner is a highlight of the journey: the menu has been created by Jean Imbert, a French chef with two Michelin stars.

After a delicious meal, relax in the "3674" bar car. The piano tunes, including the famous piece from the film 'Murder on the Orient Express', plunge you into an atmosphere that is both romantic and exciting. Champagne and small desserts are served throughout the evening.

Back in your compartment, you'll see that it has been transformed into an elegant bedroom for an unforgettable night.
Overnight on board the VSOE train. (B, D)

DAY 4: FLORENCE - PARIS (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train)

You wake up to a dream setting as your luxury train travels through mountainous landscapes.
Breakfast is served in your compartment at a time of your choice.

Relax in your compartment or in the bar car, where you can chat with other passengers. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in the quiet, luxurious atmosphere of one of the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express restaurants.

Arrive in Paris in the early afternoon. Your rail adventure aboard the famous Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express comes to an end. A butler in his famous blue livery will help you with your luggage.
(B, L)

On request: additional booking of a 5* hotel in Paris to continue your luxury and comfort stay in the French capital.

paris florence orient express train (ref.)

VSOE TRAIN - PARIS FLORENCE ORIENT EXPRESS

This tour takes you on the most famous of all the luxury trains currently in circulation. The Venice Simplon Orient Express is considered the most luxurious of them all.

• TWIN CABIN
  A private lounge which converts into a bedroom for the night, with a low bed and an upper berth. The bathroom has a washbasin and toiletries.

• LARGE SUITE
  Two communicating compartments, one of which is a private lounge with sofa and the other a bedroom with a low bed and an upper berth.

PRICES - VSOE PARIS FLORENCE ORIENT EXPRESS

• TWIN CABIN: from € 5,605 / person
  A private lounge that converts into a bedroom for the night, with a low bed and an upper berth.
  The bathroom has a washbasin and toiletries.
• SINGLE SUPPLEMENT : on request
• LARGE  SUITE : on request

It is essential to book your trip as early as possible as :

• Cabins are often sold out more than a year in advance;
• Belmond, the train's owner, increases fares as the train fills up.

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Accommodation: La Gemma 5* boutique hotel or similar, including breakfast (DDP)
• Transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to station)
• Guided tour of Florence in French (Day 2)
• Travel between Florence and Paris on the luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train (Days 3 and 4, 1 night)
• Four-course dinner on board the train (Day 3, DI = Dinner)
• Gourmet breakfast and lunch on board the train (Day 4, BD = Breakfast, DL = Lunch)
• The services of a steward for the duration of the train journey
  
  

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• The flight/train to the point of departure (supplement on request)
• Meals not mentioned in the programme
• Insurance cover
• Personal expenses
• Tourist taxes in hotels