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La Dolce Vita Orient express – Rome to Sicilly
La Dolce Vita Orient express – Rome to Sicilly
La Dolce Vita Orient express – Rome to Sicilly
La Dolce Vita Orient express – Rome to Sicilly

La Dolce Vita Orient express – Rome to Sicilly

Overview

This 2-night sumptuous cruise-on-the-rails coastal odyssey to Sicily’s shores will begin in Rome, and travel in style through Maratea, the “City of 44 churches,” with its azure Mediterranean vistas and idyllic beaches, before continuing to Palermo where the journey ends, with an all-inclusive service and exciting optional off-train excursions.

All cabins feature ensuite facilities and are generous in size, starting from 7m2, with lower beds converting to a bed at night. Or upgrade to a suite, featuring a lounge area with separate, static bed and at 12m2, very spacious!

Don't forget, with our tailormade holiday service, you can add hotel stays, and extend your holiday as you please, we will take care of everything for you.

Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Rome, A transfer is included from your hotel, the train station or airport to bring you to the train at Rome Ostiense, from where you will depart on your luxury rail adventure. A sumptuous lunch is served on board, the train cruising along as you savour Italian-inspired dishes crafted by triple-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, using seasonal and locally sourced products. In the afternoon the train pulls into Maratea, enjoy free time or reserve a curated optional excursion to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. Step back aboard La Dolce Vita in the evening and enjoy Le Grand Soir for dinner, then music into the night with your fellow passengers. The bar is open until all retire to their art-deco cabins, which will have been transformed into luxurious bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities.

  2. Day 2

    Taormina, Breakfast is served on board during your leisurely morning on the train ahead of arrival into Taormina, a charming town nestled on the rugged cliffs of Sicily's eastern coast, home to the Greek Theatre against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views. Enjoy free time or reserve one of the optional curated excursions to discover the wonders of Sicily. Afterwards, sit down to a a tradition Sicilian evening meal before boarding the train for another night in your luxury cabin as the you move across the Italian landscape through the night towards Palermo.

  3. Day 3

    The train arrives in Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily. Step off the train and bid farewell to your luxury carriage, in time to immerse yourself in the bustling streets, where history, culture, and culinary delights await around every corner. From ancient landmarks to lively markets, Palermo offers a tapestry of experiences waiting to be discovered. A transfer is included to your hotel, train station or airport.