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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - From Sicily to Rome

Eight-day Naples to Rome tour on Orient Express via Sicily

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Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night luxury train vacation from Naples to Rome, threading through Sicily aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. The trip opens with a night in Naples before a full-day train ride to Palermo for a two-night stay that includes a guided cooking class in traditional Sicilian dishes. From Palermo, travelers board the Orient Express for two nights onboard, dining in the carriage restaurant as the train reaches Taormina, where a guided tour of the ancient Greek theatre takes in views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. The train then stops in Maratea to see the Christ statue and enjoy an aperitif before continuing to Rome, where the trip closes with a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. This suits travelers who want southern Italy's coastline and Sicilian culture built around a shorter Orient Express itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Rome hotel is chosen from several accommodation options (including the Kolbe Hotel Rome, InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George, Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo and Hotel Mediterraneo The Inn At The Roman Forum), so the exact hotel depends on availability.
  • The evidence does not list specific current departure dates for this itinerary; confirm live availability and pricing directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Overnight in Naples

    Your Journey Begins in Naples

    Welcome to Naples! Make your way to your hotel and check in for an overnight stay. rest of day is yours at leisure, perfect opportunity to stroll through city and visit some of key spots!

  2. Day 2railovernight: Overnight in Palermo

    Naples to Palermo

    Today, embark on a full-day train journey from Naples to Palermo, crossing scenic views of gulf of Naples and Sicily. Be sure to take in views and enjoy ride along way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Overnight in Palermo

    Palermo

    Following breakfast, make your way to your included guided cooking class where you will learn to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes using local ingredients under guidance of expert chefs. This is best way to immerse yourself in new culinary experiences at hands of a local and take home skills you can implement into your cooking! In afternoon, discover Palermo's storied past with visits to key historical sites and bustling markets, immersing yourself in local culture and history.

  4. Day 4rail

    Overnight Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    As you board La Dolce Vita Orient Express, settle into your luxurious cabin, and prepare for an evening of refined Italian cuisine in dining car, complemented by views of Sicilian landscape as sun sets. (Overnight onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express) L,

  5. Day 5rail

    Overnight Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Arrive in Taormina, a town famed for its spectacular views and ancient Greek theatre. Take a guided tour of theatre, enjoy some leisure time wandering through chic boutiques and cafes, and absorb panoramic vistas of Mount Etna and crystal-blue Ionian Sea. (Overnight onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express) B,L,

  6. Day 6rail

    Rome

    Begin your day with a delightful breakfast, followed by a leisurely morning as you admire picturesque Italian countryside from train. Soon, you will reach Maratea where you stop off and visit Christ and enjoy an aperitif! Take opportunity to wander through town, immerse yourself in surrounding natural beauty, and indulge in a typical lunch. Then, it is time to rejoin train for your final journey back to Rome, where enchantment of your Italian adventure continues. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check-in for a two-night stay. (Overnight in Rome) B,

  7. Day 7overnight: Overnight in Rome

    Rome

    After breakfast, make your way over to Colosseum for a guided tour of famous amphitheater, then walk in footsteps of ancient Romans once more with a guided stroll around Roman Forum. These amazing ruins were for centuries center of day-to-day life in Rome.

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Rome

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Palermo cooking class learning to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes
  • Day 4Board La Dolce Vita Orient Express and dine in the carriage restaurant as the Sicilian landscape passes at sunset
  • Day 5Guided tour of Taormina's ancient Greek theatre with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea
  • Day 6A stop in Maratea to see the Christ statue and enjoy an aperitif before rejoining the train to Rome
  • Day 7Guided tour of the Colosseum and a walk around the Roman Forum

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Naples
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Palermo
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 2 nights of all-inclusive accommodation onboard The La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class including: All table meals of innovative Italian cuisine on board All selected beverages during the whole journey Breakfasts and afternoon tea service in your cabin All excursions mentioned in the programs All meals and offered beverages during the excursions 24-hour onboard service and entertainment Private Transfer from Naples Airport to Naples Hotel Private Transfer from Palermo Hotel to Palermo Station Private Transfer from Rome Station to Rome Hotel Palermo Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Pass Palermo Cooking Class and Food Market Tour Small-group walking tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, plus 2 nights of all-inclusive accommodation onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class.
Is it escorted or independent?
Guided experiences are included at each stop, such as the Palermo cooking class and the Rome walking tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
Which trains are used?
Eurostar and La Dolce Vita Orient Express, with 2 nights onboard in Deluxe class.
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip starts in Naples and ends in Rome, traveling via Palermo, Taormina and Maratea.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this trip from $17,249 per person for the 8-day, 7-night package.

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