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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Eternal Stones of Matera with Milan and Florence

Luxury Italy rail loop from Rome, preceded by Milan and Florence

Railbookers builds this 10-day, 9-night independent trip around its Eternal Stones of Matera package by adding two nights each in Milan and Florence before travelers board the train. The stay in Milan and Florence is framed around the cities' Renaissance architecture and modern character, giving travelers time in two major Italian cities before the rail portion begins. From there, the trip picks up the named luxury train, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, on its loop from Rome through the cave city of Matera and the landscapes around Palena and back. Railbookers' description does not spell out how nights divide once the Matera loop itself begins. It suits travelers who want extra city time in Milan and Florence alongside the same named luxury train experience as the base package.

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 Milan, Florence, the train, Matera and Palena, 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, after two nights each in Milan and Florence, the trip boards the La Dolce Vita Orient Express for the Eternal Stones of Matera route.
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 Milan and Florence before boarding the train, rather than after it.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this trip from $9,769 per person for the 10-day, 9-night package.

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