Experience this five-night holiday combining two of Europe’s most Romantic Cities (Paris and Venice) with the luxurious trip of a lifetime aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Travel from London to Venice to explore the canals and waterways and then take the Venice Simplon Orient Express to disembark in Pairs for a romantic 2 nights before returning home by flight or Eurostar. DAY 1 - UK to Venice Fly from London to Venice (Eurostar with train with a stopover in Switzerland or Italy is possible). Regional airports also possible. Check -in to your 4* hotel for a 2 night stop with breakfast DAY 2 - Venice After breakfast, head out to explore the city. DAY 3 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Complimentary transfer from your hotel to Venice Santa Lucia station and board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private compartment before you enjoy a three-course lunch as you gaze at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment. A four-course dinner is served in the evening in one of the opulent restaurant cars. Why not head to the Bar Car '3674' for an after-dinner cocktail, accompanied by the melodies of the baby grand piano. Return to your compartment, which will have been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your Steward. (Overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express). DAY 4 – Paris Arrive Paris in the morning and check-in to your 4* hotel for a 2 night stay in Paris DAY 5 – Paris After Breakfast, head out and explore the city DAY 6 – Return to UK We can arrange for you to fly home or by train and the Eurostar Call for departures dates and times. Duration and itinerary can be made bespoke to your requirements - just give us a call we will be happy to help and guide you.