Overview
PARIS TO BUDAPEST (ROUNDTRIP) BY THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Paris to Budapest (Roundtrip) is a 4-night journey (Paris to Budapest) aboard the world's most storied luxury train.
Enter a world of timeless glamour aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where each meticulously restored 1920s carriage holds a new experience. Be wined and dined in the elegant dining cars, raise a sparkling toast in the iconic Bar Car '3674', and retire to your cabin or suite as the landscapes of Europe glide past your window.
Your Itinerary
Departure from Paris
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Paris. Settle into your cabin or suite, enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne, and savour a table d'hôte dinner as the train sets off across Europe.
Aboard the Orient-Express
A full day of timeless glamour: dining in the restored 1920s carriages, cocktails in Bar Car '3674', and ever-changing European scenery beyond your window.
Aboard the Orient-Express
A full day of timeless glamour: dining in the restored 1920s carriages, cocktails in Bar Car '3674', and ever-changing European scenery beyond your window.
Aboard the Orient-Express
A full day of timeless glamour: dining in the restored 1920s carriages, cocktails in Bar Car '3674', and ever-changing European scenery beyond your window.
Arrival in Budapest
After breakfast, arrive in Budapest where your Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey concludes.
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Terms & Conditions
Booking Conditions
Deposit: 15% of the total fare confirms your booking. Balance: due 56 days before departure; bookings made within 56 days of departure are payable in full at booking. L'Observatoire carriage bookings require a 35% deposit with the balance due 180 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and take effect when acknowledged. Charges apply as a percentage of the total fare for the person(s) cancelling:
- 56 days or more before departure: 15%
- 55–21 days before departure: 30%
- 20–3 days before departure: 70%
- 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100%
Date changes follow the same charge schedule as cancellations. A booking may be transferred to another guest up to 14 days before departure (an amendment fee plus any supplier costs apply); name changes require at least 7 days' written notice. No refunds are made for unused services or no-shows.
Important
Comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation is strongly recommended. Schedule per Belmond's Trains & Cruises booking conditions (world excluding EEA/UK, last updated 11 February 2026). Palace Tours' terms and conditions also apply.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- 4 night(s) aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Table d'hôte dinners, brunch and afternoon tea in the restored dining cars
- A glass of Champagne and onboard entertainment
- Steward service throughout your journey
Frequently Asked Questions & Tips
This is a 4-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You board in Paris on Day 1 and, after breakfast on Day 5, arrive in Budapest where the journey concludes, as shown in the itinerary on this page.
Day 1 you board in Paris with a welcome drink and a table d'hote dinner. Days 2 to 4 are spent aboard, dining in the restored carriages and watching European scenery pass. On Day 5, after breakfast, the train arrives in Budapest.
The itinerary published on this page runs from Paris and concludes in Budapest on Day 5. Please confirm the exact routing and any return arrangements for your date with a travel specialist, who can also help plan onward travel from Budapest.
It is one of the world's most storied luxury trains, made up of meticulously restored 1920s carriages. Guests dine in elegant dining cars, gather in the famous Bar Car 3674 with onboard entertainment, and retire to a cabin or suite as the landscapes of Europe glide past.
Accommodation options are:
- Historic Cabin
- Suite - Double
- Suite - Twin
- Grand Suite
- L'Observatoire
A travel specialist will explain each option and check which are available on your departure.
Fares are quoted in US dollars per person sharing and depend on the cabin or suite type and the date. No departures are currently listed on this page, so contact us and a travel specialist will confirm current fares and availability.
The fare includes 4 nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, table d'hote dinners, brunch and afternoon tea in the restored dining cars, a welcome drink, onboard entertainment, and steward service throughout your journey.
The train is known for its glamorous 1920s atmosphere, and guests traditionally dress elegantly, particularly for dinner. A travel specialist will share the current dress guidance for your journey when you book, so you can pack accordingly.
The inclusions on this page cover the 4 nights on board, dining, entertainment and steward service. Flights, hotels before or after the journey and transfers are not listed as included, but our travel specialists can arrange them for you.
Bar Car 3674 is the train's iconic bar carriage, a social heart of the journey where guests meet for cocktails and onboard entertainment between meals. Like the rest of the train, it is part of the restored 1920s rolling stock.
A deposit of 15% secures your booking. The balance is due 61 days before departure, and bookings made within 61 days of departure are paid in full at the time of booking.
Child pricing is set in two bands by age at departure: from 0 up to 5 years, and from 5 up to 12 years. Please ask a travel specialist to confirm child fares and suitable cabin arrangements for your date.
Single occupancy is available on request. No single fare is currently published on this page, so contact us and a travel specialist will confirm the single price and which cabin types are available for solo travellers.
Historic Cabins offer the classic 1920s experience at the lead fare, while the Suites, Grand Suites and L'Observatoire provide more space and comfort at higher fares. A travel specialist can compare them for your budget and priorities before you book.
Table d'hote dinners, brunch and afternoon tea are served in the restored dining cars, starting with dinner on the first evening as the train leaves Paris and finishing with breakfast before arrival in Budapest.
Yes. The journey concludes in Budapest after breakfast on Day 5, making it easy to add hotel nights and sightseeing in the Hungarian capital. Our travel specialists can arrange hotels, transfers and flights home.
No departures are currently listed on this page. The journey runs on selected dates only, so contact us and a travel specialist will confirm upcoming departures and can hold a cabin while you decide.
Many guests choose the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for anniversaries, milestone birthdays and honeymoons, thanks to its restored 1920s carriages, fine dining and steward service. Let your travel specialist know about any celebration when you book.
Both are 4-night journeys from Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with the same cabin types and inclusions. The difference is the destination: this journey concludes in Budapest, while the other concludes in Vienna.
Email travel@palacetours.com, call 786-408-0610, or message us on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/17864080610, where a travel specialist or our AI assistant will reply. When departures are published, the departure list on this page is bookable directly.
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