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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Venice and Portofino with Sorrento

Rome, Venice, Portofino and Sorrento's Amalfi Coast by rail

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Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night rail journey from Rome, spending three nights in the city, two nights in a Deluxe class cabin aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, and three nights in Sorrento. Rome days include guided tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum and a night food tour. The Orient Express then departs Rome, pausing in Venice at Santa Lucia Station for a private palace encounter and a tour of St Mark's Basilica, before continuing overnight to Portofino for an aperitif over the bay. Back in Rome for a final night, the trip continues by train to Naples and a coastal drive to Sorrento, where day trips cover Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, and a guided tour of Pompeii that ends with a short hike to the rim of Mount Vesuvius. This suits travelers comfortable with some walking and a short hike, who want history, rail luxury and the Amalfi Coast combined.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists several hotel names for Rome and for Sorrento rather than one fixed property for each stay; which hotel you get depends on the tier and dates booked.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the evidence for this package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

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

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

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

  3. Day 3railovernight: 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.

  4. Day 4railovernight: 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.

  5. Day 5overnight: 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.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Sorrento

    Rome to Sorrento

    A train from Rome to Naples, where your private driver will meet you at the station. Along the coastal drive to Sorrento, take in the breath-taking views. Check into your hotel for a three-night stay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Amalfi Coast

    A guided tour visiting the picturesque towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

  8. Day 8overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius

    Skip-The-Line access to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius. A relaxed stroll around the archaeological site, then a short hike up to the rim of the volcano.

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Sorrento

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided tour of the Colosseum and a stroll around the Roman Forum in Rome.
  • Day 3Boarding 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 4The 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.
  • Day 7A guided day trip along the Amalfi Coast, visiting Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.
  • Day 8A skip-the-line tour of Pompeii, followed by a short hike up to the rim of Mount Vesuvius.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sorrento
  • 2 nights of all-inclusive accommodation onboard The 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
  • Small-group walking tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Culinary food tour in Rome at night
  • Small-group tour of the Amalfi Coast with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
  • Skip-The-Line small-group tour of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius
  • Private Transfer from Rome Hotel to Rome Station
  • Private Transfer from Rome Station to Rome Hotel
  • Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento
  • Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included throughout, with two nights in a Deluxe class cabin aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express linking Rome, Venice and Portofino.
Which places does the trip visit?
Rome, Venice, Portofino on the Ligurian coast, and Sorrento, with day trips to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii and Vesuvius.
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 several hotel names in Rome and Sorrento rather than one fixed property; Railbookers assigns one depending on the tier and dates booked.
Is there any hiking?
Yes. Day 8 includes a short hike up to the rim of Mount Vesuvius after a guided tour of Pompeii.

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