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2026 Departures - The Orient Express La Dolce Vita - Coast to Coast - Rome - Venice - Portofino - Rome - by air

2026 Departures - The Orient Express La Dolce Vita - Coast to Coast - Rome - Venice - Portofino - Rome - by air, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Fly into Rome, then experience the ultimate rail adventure along Italy's stunning coastlines aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    London to Rome

    This morning your holiday begins as you fly with British Airways from London Heathrow to the eternal city of Rome. On arrival at Rome's Fiumicino airport make your own way (payable locally) to your stylish hotel for the next two nights, the highly-rated Hotel dei Mellini (4 star), set in a quiet location in the elegant Prati district, close to the River Tiber, 10 minutes on foot from the Spanish Steps and 15 minutes from the Vatican.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Exploring Rome

    There is something to tantalise all tastes around every corner of this most magical of cities. Choose among the stunning array of sights from the Vatican City to the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum to the Spanish Steps. Relax with a gelato on Piazza Navona or shop on Via del Corso. See Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and the view from the top of St. Peter's Cathedral over the seven hills of Rome.

  3. Day 3railovernight: On board the Orient Express La Dolce Vita

    Board The Orient Express - La Dolce Vita

    This morning excitement builds as you prepare to depart from Roma Ostiense station on board the unique 1960's inspired Orient Express La Dolce Vita Luxury Train. Sit back and relax in your deluxe cabin watching the Italian scenery as you leisurely wend your way northwards towards Venice. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving in the unique city of Venice, where you enjoy a private art experience, artisans and historic palace experience and dinner in Venice. Once back on board the Orient Express, perhaps make your way to the bar car for a nightcap before retiring to your deluxe cabin for a restful night's sleep.

  4. Day 4railovernight: On board the Orient Express La Dolce Vita

    The Orient Express to Portofino

    This morning, enjoy breakfast on board as you travel through the Italian countryside before arriving in Santa Margherita Ligure, where you transfer to Portofino and enjoy a curated experience of the town. Upon returning to the Orient Express, perhaps take an Italian aperitivo before enjoying dinner on board and your second night sleeping in Orient Express luxury.

  5. Day 5rail

    Siena and Rome, then Homeward Bound

    Enjoy a delicious breakfast on your second morning on board before arriving back in Rome. The train pulls into Roma Ostiense station, where you bid farewell to your luxury train and head back to Roma Termini station before your return flight to the UK.

Included

  • Return British Airways economy class flights from London to Rome
  • 2 nights' B&B in a superior twin/double room at the boutique Hotel dei Mellini (4 star) in Rome
  • Double deluxe ensuite cabin on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita from Rome to Venice & Portofino and return, with all meals and drinks included
  • All table d'hote meals on board, with seasonal and local products
  • A selection of beverages throughout the journey
  • Exclusive experiences in each destination, curated by the best local specialists
  • Food and beverage during the offboard experiences
  • 24-hour onboard service and entertainment
  • An artisan tour of Venice
  • Cultural experience of Portofino

Not included

  • Some premium drinks on board (at an additional cost)
  • Transfer from Rome Fiumicino airport to your hotel (payable locally)

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