- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express launches Paris to Amalfi Coast route
- Three-night itinerary includes one night onboard and two nights at Caruso
- Private VIP tour of Pompeii included in the journey
- Prices start from €9,900 ($11,500) per person
- Annual departures with June 2027 bookings now open
Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has launched an exclusive luxury rail route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast, featuring a three-night itinerary with one night onboard the restored 1920s Art Deco train, a private tour of Pompeii and a two-night stay at the Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello. The journey winds through the French and Italian Rivieras, passing Lyon, Cannes, Florence and Rome, with the inaugural voyage having sold out immediately and bookings now open for the next annual departure scheduled for June 2027. The route forms part of the Villeggiatura by Train series, pairing rail travel with luxury hotel stays and targeting high-end leisure travellers seeking scenic and cultural rail experiences.
The itinerary includes onboard multi-course gourmet dining with sommelier-selected wines, a guided VIP visit to the ancient archaeological site of Pompeii, transfers and accommodations in Ravello. Passengers board at 11:00 AM in Paris with a champagne welcome and a formal four-course dinner, waking to breakfast in bed while traveling through the Italian countryside before disembarking in the afternoon for the Pompeii tour. The journey continues with a private luxury car transfer to Ravello for a two-night stay at Caruso, an 11th-century palace perched above the Mediterranean Sea.
Prices start from €9,900 ($11,500) per person sharing a Historic Cabin, with formal evening wear strictly required for dinner in the restaurant cars. The dress code prohibits jeans, sneakers and t-shirts at all times, with cabin categories ranging from Historic Twin Cabins to Suites and Grand Suites with private living areas and marble bathrooms. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has been operated by Belmond with restored 1920s Art Deco carriages featuring regional dining and exclusive experiences such as guided site visits, cooking classes or coastal boat tours.
Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express shared “The Paris to Amalfi Coast route has been developed to offer guests an unparalleled combination of rail luxury and coastal Italian hospitality, with the Pompeii excursion providing a cultural highlight that distinguishes this journey from other European rail experiences. The two-night stay at Caruso allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the Amalfi Coast experience, with the hotel’s 11th-century setting and Mediterranean views complementing the glamour of the Orient Express journey.”
