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Orient Express La Dolce Vita: Von Palermo nach Rom

Three-day luxury rail journey from Palermo to Rome aboard the La Dolce Vita Express.

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Lernidee's La Dolce Vita Orient Express is a three-day, two-night luxury rail journey through southern Italy, departing from Palermo and ending in Rome. This specialized train features deluxe double cabins with private bathrooms, retro 1960s styling, and gourmet Italian cuisine prepared onboard. The route travels along some of Italy's most scenic railways, stopping at Taormina on Sicily's east coast between Mount Etna and the Mediterranean, and Maratea on the Tyrrhenian coast. A standout experience on day 2 involves the train being ferried across the Strait of Messina. Meals are included throughout; optional excursions add activities such as a cooking class with dinner in Maratea and a wine-estate dinner with Mount Etna views in Taormina. The pace is relaxed, with two full nights aboard the train and free time in each port to explore independently or join guided outings. This trip suits luxury-seeking couples, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and seasoned rail travellers seeking a refined, curated experience rather than a budget-focused journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • Two optional excursion packages are offered (Taormina and Maratea), but the base price covers only the train journey and selected sightseeing; additional activities cost extra.
  • The operator notes this journey is not suitable for passengers with restricted mobility.
  • Only two departure dates are currently listed (July and September 2026); confirm availability with Lernidee before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Orient Express La Dolce Vita

    Von Palermo ins Tal der Tempel

    Am Bahnhof Palermo Centrale öffnen sich für Sie die Türen des La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Beim Mittagessen verlässt Ihr Zug Palermo und erreicht am Nachmittag Siziliens Ostküste, wo zwischen dem Ätna und dem Mittelmeer das griechische Theater von Taormina liegt. Sie haben die Wahl, Taormina in Eigenregie zu erkunden oder das Ausflugspaket inkl. Abendessen zu buchen.

    Meals: M

  2. Day 2overnight: Orient Express La Dolce Vita

    Maratea, das Wunder des Tyrrhenischen Meeres

    Ihr Zug wird abgekoppelt und auf eine Fähre verladen, um die Straße von Messina zu überqueren. Nach der Ankunft in Maratea, mit seinen 44 Kirchen mit Meerblick, haben Sie Zeit zur freien Verfügung oder nehmen am Ausflugspaket mit Kochkurs und Dinner teil.

    Meals: F, M

  3. Day 3

    Arrivederci Roma!

    Morgens genießen Sie ein Schlemmerfrühstück an Bord, bevor Sie Ihren Zielbahnhof in Rom erreichen und die Crew sich von Ihnen verabschiedet.

    Meals: F

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The La Dolce Vita Express departs Palermo Centrale at midday and reaches Taormina on Sicily's east coast by afternoon, passing between Mount Etna and the Mediterranean.
  • Day 2The train is loaded onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina, then arrives in Maratea on the Tyrrhenian Sea, a town with 44 churches overlooking the coast.
  • Day 3A gourmet breakfast is served aboard before arrival at Rome's central station.

Included

  • Fahrt mit dem Orient Express La Dolce Vita inkl. 2 Übernachtungen im gebuchten Zweibett-Abteil
  • Ausflugs- und Besichtigungsprogramm inkl. Eintrittsgeldern laut Reiseverlauf
  • Mahlzeiten laut Reiseverlauf (F = Frühstück, M = Mittagessen, A = Abendessen)

Not included

  • Trinkgelder
  • Wunsch-Ausflüge

Questions travellers ask

What is included in the price?
Rail travel on the La Dolce Vita Express with two overnight stays in your booked cabin, meals as per the itinerary (breakfast on days 2 and 3, lunch on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 2), and sightseeing with entry fees. Gratuities and optional excursions are extra.
What are the cabin options?
The base tier is the Deluxe-Zweibett-Abteil (double cabin) starting at EUR 9,440. A Cabin Suite upgrade is available; the supplement is EUR 2,400 on top of the base price.
Is the train travel guided or independent?
The itinerary lists optional excursion packages (cooking class and wine tasting in Maratea, Mount Etna and wine-estate dinner in Taormina). Day 1 in Taormina and day 2 in Maratea also allow independent exploration. Meals and rail time are arranged; exploration is your choice.
When does this trip run?
Departures are scheduled for July and September 2026.
How does the train cross to mainland Italy?
On day 2, the train is loaded onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina, then continues to Maratea by rail.

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