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Rome - Portofino - Venise (Orient Express La Dolce Vita)

Luxury sleeper train from Rome to Venice via Portofino on La Dolce Vita

Illustration of Rome - Portofino - Venise (Orient Express La Dolce Vita)

Discovery Trains offers a 2-day luxury journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, traveling from Rome to Venice with a stop on the Ligurian coast at Portofino. The experience centers on fine dining: lunch is prepared by three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck, followed by dinner in the on-train restaurant and cocktails with live music in the bar car. Day one departs Rome-Ostiense in late morning and concludes with an overnight sleep in your cabin; day two arrives in Venice, where the itinerary includes a walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, plus a gondola ride through the canals. The train's interiors, designed by Dimorestudio, evoke 1960s Italy. All meals, drinks, and 24-hour service are included. This journey suits luxury travellers, couples seeking romance, and food lovers drawn to Michelin-starred cuisine.

What to know before you look closer

  • Group size reaches 62 passengers, which is larger than many luxury train journeys
  • Only one night onboard; the trip is a short overnight rather than a multi-day journey

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: À bord de La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Rome - Portofino

    Départ de Rome-Ostiense en fin de matinée. Déjeuner signé par le Chef Heinz Beck (3 étoiles Michelin). Arrivée à Santa Margherita Ligure, transfert à Portofino pour exploration libre. Retour à bord, dîner dans la voiture-restaurant, cocktail avec trio live dans la voiture-bar.

    Meals: lunch (Chef Heinz Beck), dinner

  2. Day 2

    Venise

    Réveil à bord avec petit-déjeuner italien typique. Arrivée à Venise en gare de Venezia Santa Lucia : place Saint-Marc, palais des Doges, trajet en gondole.

    Meals: breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Lunch aboard prepared by three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck as the train departs Rome
  • Day 1Free exploration of Portofino, the emblematic Ligurian coast village
  • Day 1Cocktail and live trio performance in the bar car
  • Day 2Arrival at Venice's Venezia Santa Lucia station; walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, followed by a gondola ride

Included

  • 1 nuit à bord du train
  • Les repas signalés à bord, avec une cuisine de produits locaux et de saison
  • Une sélection de boissons proposées lors du voyage
  • Des expériences exclusives dans chaque destination, animées par les meilleurs spécialistes locaux
  • Repas et boissons lors des sorties et découvertes
  • Service à bord 24h/24

Not included

  • Les pourboires et autres dépenses personnels

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel and accommodation included?
Yes. The price includes one night aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, all meals on the train, selected drinks, and exclusive local experiences. Tips and personal expenses are not included.
Which chef prepares the lunch?
Heinz Beck, who holds three Michelin stars, signs the lunch menu.
What do I do in Portofino?
After arriving via Santa Margherita Ligure, you have free time to explore Portofino before returning to the train for dinner.
What is the design style of the train?
The interiors are designed by Dimorestudio as a tribute to Italy in the 1960s.
When does this trip run?
Discovery Trains operates five departures between June and October 2026.

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