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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and La Dolce Vita Orient Express with Sorrento

Thirteen-day luxury rail trip from Paris to Sorrento via Venice and Rome

Illustration of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and La Dolce Vita Orient Express with Sorrento

Railbookers runs this 13-day, 12-night luxury rail vacation from Paris to Sorrento, anchored by two overnight journeys on named luxury trains. After two nights in Paris, with a Moulin Rouge show and a Seine river cruise, you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a historic cabin for an overnight run to Venice, where two nights include a small-group tour of the Doge's Palace. A high-speed train continues to Rome for one night before you board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class, waking in Montalcino for a winery tour before the train returns to Rome for two more nights of guided touring, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. A further train to Naples connects with a private driver for the coastal road to Sorrento, the base for a day trip to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, and a Pompeii excursion that includes a hike to the rim of Mt Vesuvius. It suits travellers who want the Orient Express experience combined with a full Italian itinerary rather than a single point-to-point journey.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! Private transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Evening pre-booked Moulin Rouge show with Champagne.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Guided tour to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, a stroll through the Tuileries Garden, and a river cruise down the Seine.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Overnight Onboard The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board the Continental Wagons-Lits, dress for dinner, Agatha Christie Bellini in the bar car, and a four-course meal in the restaurant car.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice

    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Arrival to Venice

    Breakfast in your compartment through the Swiss Alps, a three-course lunch, afternoon tea, and arrival at Santa Lucia station. Check in for a two-night stay; evening private gondola ride with musical serenade.

  5. Day 5overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Small group tour to the Doge's Palace and Golden Basilica, followed by a guided walking tour through the quieter lanes and alleys.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Rome

    Venice to Rome

    Direct high-speed train to Rome. Check in for an overnight stay. Free time to visit the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps.

  7. Day 7railovernight: La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Overnight Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

    Board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Rome, settle into your cabin, and enjoy the lounge car and fine Italian wines as you travel through the countryside.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Arrive in Montalcino for a tour of a local winery and tasting session, then board the train back to Rome for a final two-night stay. Evening tour of Rome by night.

  9. Day 9overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Guided tour of the Colosseum and a stroll around the Roman Forum.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Sorrento

    Rome to Sorrento

    Train from Rome to Naples, where your private driver meets you for a coastal drive to Sorrento. Check in for a three-night stay.

  11. Day 11overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Amalfi Coast

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

  12. Day 12overnight: Sorrento

    Day Trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius

    Skip-the-line access to Pompeii and a hike up to the rim of Mt Vesuvius with a mountain guide.

  13. Day 13

    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 3An overnight journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a historic cabin includes a four-course dinner and an Agatha Christie Bellini in the bar car.
  • Day 7An overnight journey aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class includes a cabin, a lounge car, and fine Italian wines.
  • Day 8The train arrives in Montalcino for a winery tour and tasting before returning to Rome.
  • Day 11A guided day trip visits the Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.
  • Day 12A skip-the-line visit to Pompeii is followed by a hike to the rim of Mt Vesuvius with a mountain guide.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • 3 nights 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 3 nights 5* hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sorrento
  • 1 night all-inclusive accommodation onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice in a historic cabin, with dedicated steward service, welcome sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner, and continental breakfast
  • 1 night of all-inclusive accommodation onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class
  • 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
  • Entrance tickets for the Moulin Rouge Show including Champagne
  • Tickets for the Eiffel Tower with Priority Boarding
  • Parisian Dinner Cruise on the river Seine
  • Private Gondola Serenade with Music in Venice
  • Small-group walking tour of Venice with the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
  • 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
  • All Transfers as per itinerary (inclusive of all airport/station/hotel transfers)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, including an overnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice in a historic cabin, and an overnight aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Deluxe class from Rome to Montalcino and back.
What hotels are included?
Five-star hotels throughout: the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra, Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal in Venice, Kolbe Hotel Rome, and the Hilton Sorrento Palace.
How long is the trip?
13 days and 12 nights, from Paris to Sorrento.
What happens in Sorrento?
A day trip to the Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, and a day trip to Pompeii with a hike to the rim of Mt Vesuvius.
What meals are included?
Breakfast at every hotel, table d'hôte Italian cuisine and selected beverages aboard both luxury trains, and meals during the included excursions.

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