How much does it cost?

From €4,160 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,822 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

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.

Discovery Trains · Luxe, Orient Express

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

Luxury sleeper train from Rome to Venice via Portofino on 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.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at €4,160 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a unknown. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

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

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
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

How much does it cost?: From €4,160 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,822 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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.