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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Eternal Stones of Matera and the Gems of Italy

Luxury Italy rail loop from Rome, extended with Florence and Venice

Railbookers extends its Eternal Stones of Matera package into this 10-day, 9-night independent trip by adding two nights each in Florence and Venice after the original loop. The journey still begins aboard the named luxury train, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, tracing a route from Rome to the cave city of Matera and the landscapes around Palena and back, exploring parts of Italy beyond its most visited destinations. From there, travelers continue independently, without a tour manager, to two nights in Florence and two in Venice to close the trip. Railbookers' own description does not spell out how the nights split across the Matera loop itself. It suits travelers who want the named luxury train experience combined with more time in two of Italy's well known cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers' description is cut off before detailing the Matera and Palena portion of the route in full; it does not specify how the 9 nights divide between the train, Matera, Palena, Florence and Venice, or which hotels are used. Confirm these details before booking.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates; confirm current availability with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, the trip begins aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, traversing Italy from Rome toward Matera and Palena.
Is it escorted or independent?
Railbookers lists it as an independent rail package.
What does this variant add to the base Matera trip?
Two nights each in Florence and Venice to conclude the trip, after the Rome, Matera and Palena loop.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this trip from $10,649 per person for the 10-day, 9-night package.

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