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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Venice and Portofino with Paris and Zurich

Paris, Zurich's Jungfraujoch, Rome, Venice and Portofino by rail

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Railbookers operates this 10-day, 9-night rail journey across France, Switzerland and Italy, opening with two nights in Paris and two in Zurich before two nights in a Deluxe class cabin aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Paris days include priority Eiffel Tower tickets, a Seine river cruise and a visit to Notre Dame or the Arc de Triomphe. From Zurich, a full day by luxury coach and Eiger Express gondola reaches the Jungfraujoch, one of Europe's highest peaks, before the train carries travelers into Italy for guided tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome. The Orient Express then pauses in Venice for a private palace encounter and a tour of St Mark's Basilica, continuing overnight to Portofino for an aperitif over the bay. This suits travelers who want a longer, multi-country rail trip combining Alpine scenery with Italy's history and rail luxury.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator lists 18 hotel options across different tiers and cities rather than one fixed property for each stay; the final hotel depends on the tier and dates you choose.
  • The Jungfraujoch day is a full-day excursion by luxury coach and cable car, not by train, even though this is billed as a rail trip.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the evidence for this package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to the City of Lights! Check in for a two-night stay. In the evening, use your included hop-on, hop-off pass to cruise along the river Seine.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Use your skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets. Visit the history museum within the Arc de Triomphe or the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Zurich

    Paris to Zurich

    Make your way to Gare De Lyon station for a direct high-speed train to Zurich. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay. In the evening, enjoy a guided sunset tour of Zurich by coach.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zurich

    Day Trip to The Jungfraujoch

    Ascend to one of Europe's highest peaks on a full-day trip to Jungfrau from Zurich by luxury coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Grindelwald, then the Eiger Express gondola to the Jungfraujoch and Sphinx Observatory.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Rome

    Zurich to Rome

    Train adventure into Italy to Rome. Check in for a two-night stay. Head over to Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. End the day with a taste of Cacio E Pepe!

  6. Day 6overnight: Rome

    Rome

    A guided tour of the Colosseum, then a guided stroll around the Roman Forum.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Onboard Orient Express

    Overnight Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Embark on the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, marvel at the Dimorestudio adornments, enjoy an Italian lunch in the Dining Car, and gourmet Teatime. The train pauses in Venice at Santa Lucia Station for a 'Private Palace in Venice' encounter and a solitary tour of Saint Mark's Basilica. At midnight, transition from Venice to Portofino.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Onboard Orient Express

    Overnight Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    The train reaches Santa Margherita Ligure station. Proceed to Portofino for an aperitif with a view of the bay, followed by lunch. Return aboard the Orient Express, reveling in the panoramic vistas of the Gulf of Tigullio.

  9. Day 9overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Take your last photos before arriving at Rome San Pietro station then Rome Ostiense station. Check in for a final overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a tour of Rome by night.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Rome

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Priority-access Eiffel Tower tickets and a visit to the Arc de Triomphe or Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
  • Day 4A full-day trip to the Jungfraujoch through the Bernese Oberland, riding the Eiger Express gondola to the Sphinx Observatory.
  • Day 6A guided tour of the Colosseum and a stroll around the Roman Forum in Rome.
  • Day 7Boarding the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Rome, then a stop in Venice at Santa Lucia Station for a private palace encounter and a tour of St Mark's Basilica.
  • Day 8The train reaches Santa Margherita Ligure station for an aperitif overlooking the bay in Portofino, followed by lunch and panoramic views over the Gulf of Tigullio.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 2 nights of all-inclusive accommodation onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class including: All table d'hôte 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
  • Multi-day Hop-on, Hop-off ticket in Paris with Seine River cruise
  • Tickets for the Eiffel Tower with Priority Boarding
  • Sunset Zurich City Tour by Coach
  • Day Trip to Jungfraujoch from Zurich by Coach
  • Small-group walking tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Culinary Food Tour in Rome at Night
  • Private Transfer from Rome Hotel to Rome Station
  • Private Transfer from Rome Station to Rome Hotel

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. High-speed rail runs from Paris to Zurich and from Zurich into Italy, plus two nights in a Deluxe class cabin aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express between Rome, Venice and Portofino.
Which countries does the trip cross?
France, Switzerland and Italy, visiting Paris, Zurich, Rome, Venice and Portofino.
Is the Jungfraujoch trip by train?
No. It is a full-day excursion by luxury coach through the Bernese Oberland region, followed by the Eiger Express gondola to the Jungfraujoch and Sphinx Observatory.
What is included on the overnight train?
The Deluxe class cabin includes all table d'hote meals of Italian cuisine, drinks for the journey, breakfast and afternoon tea in the cabin, and 24-hour onboard service.
What hotels are used?
The evidence lists 18 hotel options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed property; which one you're assigned depends on the tier and dates you book.

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