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La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome-Portofino-Venice

2-day luxury train journey from Rome to Venice via Portofino

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Rome-Portofino-Venice is a 2-day rail journey operated by Railtour Suisse aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a luxury train-hotel. The trip starts in Rome and ends in Venice, calling at Portofino along the way, with one night spent aboard the train. Because the journey is so short, it works as an introduction to the La Dolce Vita Orient Express experience rather than a full touring holiday: the focus is the train itself, its dining, lounges, and cabins, and the landscape passing the window, described as taking in Tuscany's rolling hills and the Italian Riviera coastline before reaching Portofino. This suits couples or first-time rail travellers who want a short, premium overnight experience bridging two of Italy's best known cities, rather than an extended multi-stop tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence describes the route and one overnight aboard the train but does not detail cabin categories, meals, or excursions at Portofino; confirm inclusions with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • This is a short, 2-day, 1-night itinerary; travellers wanting more time in any one city should check whether a longer La Dolce Vita Orient Express itinerary suits them better.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Rome - Portofino

  2. Day 2

    Venice

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The train departs Rome and travels toward Portofino, passing Tuscany's hills and the Italian Riviera coastline before the overnight aboard the train.
  • Day 2The journey concludes in Venice.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 3,850 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,722 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes. The full route from Rome to Venice, via Portofino, is by rail aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express train-hotel.
Do passengers sleep on the train?
Yes, the itinerary includes one night aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, on day 1 of the 2-day journey.
What does the route pass through?
The evidence describes the route passing Tuscany's hills, the Italian Riviera coastline, and Portofino, between Rome and Venice.

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