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The Gems of Italy and La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Eternal Stones of Matera

Independent 10-day luxury Italy trip on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Railbookers runs The Gems of Italy and La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Eternal Stones of Matera, as an independent rail package, so travelers set their own pace rather than following an escorted group. The trip covers 10 days and 9 nights, opening with stays in Venice and Florence before travelers board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express for its Eternal Stones of Matera itinerary. From there the route continues through Rome, Matera, and Palena, with a return to Rome. It is described as a way to explore Italy beyond conventional tourist paths, pairing Venice's waterways and Florence's Renaissance sites with the historical grandeur and rustic charm of Matera. It suits travelers who want a high-end train experience layered onto classic Italian city stays rather than a budget rail trip. The available description does not detail what happens in Palena. Prices start from $12,008 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the available description does not detail what happens in Palena; confirm this stop with the operator before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes, the centerpiece is the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, boarded after stays in Venice and Florence, for the Eternal Stones of Matera itinerary.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is described as an independent rail package.
What cities and towns does it visit?
Venice, Florence, Rome, Matera, and Palena, with a return to Rome.
How long does it run and what does it cost?
10 days and 9 nights, with prices from $12,008 per person (USD).
What kind of experience is Matera?
The description calls it a way to explore Italy beyond conventional tourist paths, combining historical grandeur with rustic charm at the Eternal Stones of Matera.

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