Venice – Budapest - Paris itinerary (4 Nights) – Venice Simplon: Orient-Express, arrive and depart to Kochi

1. Day 1: Venice
   Estimated Time: 2 hours (1.3 km) from Marco Polo Airport

   Upon arrival, take a water taxi to the Grand Canal, the main hub of Venice. Visit St. Mark's Square, the Basilica di San Marco, and Doge's Palace. Ride a gondola and watch the sunset at Rialto Bridge. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Caffe Florian.

2. Day 2: Budapest
   Estimated Time: 7 hours (1-hour flight) from Marco Polo Airport

   Visit the Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Take a dip in the Széchenyi Thermal Baths and relax in the Gellért Baths. Take a nighttime cruise on the Danube River and enjoy a traditional Hungarian meal at Gundel Restaurant.

3. Day 3: Paris
   Estimated Time: 2 hours (1.5-hour flight) from Budapest Airport

   Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Take a romantic stroll through Montmartre and enjoy the Moulin Rouge cabaret. Try delicious French cuisine at Le Jules Verne restaurant.

4. Day 4: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
   Estimated Time: 10 hours (11-hour train ride) from Paris

   Board the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, luxury train that will take you back to Venice. Marvel at the scenic views while enjoying high tea, a 4-course dinner, and live music.

5. Day 5: Venice to Kochi
   Estimated Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (1.1 km) from Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

   Spend your last morning in Venice by shopping for souvenirs and having breakfast at a traditional Italian bakery. Take a water taxi to the airport for your flight back home to Kochi.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Water Taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Venice (2 hours, $100)
• Gondola ride (30 minutes, $80)
• Nighttime Cruise on the Danube River (2 hours, $45)
• Flight from Venice to Budapest (1 hour, $90)
• Széchenyi Thermal Baths (3 hours, $20)
• Flight from Budapest to Paris (1.5 hours, $110)
• Eiffel Tower (2 hours, $25)
• Louvre Museum (4 hours, $20)
• Venice-Simplon Orient-Express Train to Venice (11 hours, $1,700)
• Water Taxi from Venice Santa Lucia Train Station to Venice Marco Polo Airport (30 minutes, $50)
• Total Estimated Costs: $3,240

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other famous landmarks such as the Cité de Carcassonne in France, the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, or the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. If you have less time, you can skip the thermal baths or the Moulin Rouge cabaret. Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes and to book your train and plane tickets in advance to save money.