La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 5 days · 4 nights
The Grand Tour
Rome · Venice · Bari · Taormina · Palermo
La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 3 days, 2 nights
From Rome to Sicily
Rome to Palermo along the coast, with an afternoon in Maratea, the ferry crossing to Sicily and an evening in Taormina.
- RomeDay 1
- MarateaDay 1
- TaorminaDay 2
- PalermoDay 3
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration3 days
Nights2
RouteRome → Palermo
Places visited4
From, per personEUR 7,880
Overview
This one-way journey on the La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Rome in the morning for Maratea on the Tyrrhenian coast. The next day the train is ferried across the Strait of Messina to Taormina, before running on overnight to arrive in Palermo on the third morning.
- Maratea, the 'Pearl of Basilicata'
- Optional visit to Maratea's Christ the Redeemer statue
- The train ferried across the Strait of Messina
- Free time in Taormina above the Ionian Sea
- Arrival in Palermo
Day by day
Day 1Rome → MarateaOn board
A private transfer takes you to the lounge at Rome Ostiense before a morning departure. Lunch by chef Heinz Beck is served at midday. In the afternoon you arrive in Maratea, between sea and mountains, to explore or join an optional experience such as a visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue, then reboard for live music in the Bar Car.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2Strait of Messina → TaorminaOn board
Breakfast is served and the morning is yours to enjoy on board as the train heads south. In the afternoon the train is divided and loaded onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina, then continues to Taormina for free time or an optional experience. Dinner and live music follow as the train sets off for Palermo.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 3Palermo
Breakfast is served as the train approaches Palermo. You disembark into a city of ancient landmarks and lively markets, where the journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you spend each night
- Night 1On board
- Night 2On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Entry level
Deluxe Cabin
12 cabins · 7 m²
- Sofa converts to a 140 × 190 cm double bed
- Mirrored back wall and wood-slat ceiling
- Ensuite bathroom with shower
- Ottomans double as tables and stools
- In-room safe
Most popular
Suite
18 suites · 11 m²
- Set up as a master bedroom with a 140 × 190 cm bed
- Sofa plus table and two armchairs
- Ensuite bathroom with shower
- Larger luggage space
- Double or twin arrangement
One of a kind
La Dolce Vita Suite
1 suite · 30 m²
- Living and dining area, bedroom and walk-in wardrobe
- Bedroom bathtub plus a marble bathroom with double sinks
- Windows on both sides of the train
- Personal suite conductor and dedicated menu
- Private car transfers to and from the train
One Suite is specially adapted for guests with reduced mobility and is located close to the shared cars.
- Private transfer to the departure station
- Accommodation in your chosen Deluxe Cabin or Suite
- All meals on board as set out in the itinerary
- Selected wines and spirits, mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Onboard entertainment, including live music in the Bar Car
- Transfers between the train and the town centre at each stop
- Use of the lounge at Rome Ostiense
- Deposit
- 30% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 125 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Cabin Suite
May 20, 2027
EUR 12,240.00 pp dbl
June 18, 2027
EUR 12,240.00 pp dbl
July 8, 2027
EUR 10,280.00 pp dbl
September 1, 2027
EUR 12,240.00 pp dbl
October 5, 2027
EUR 12,240.00 pp dbl
May 20, 2027
EUR 20,808.00 pp sgl
June 18, 2027
EUR 20,808.00 pp sgl
July 8, 2027
EUR 17,476.00 pp sgl
September 1, 2027
EUR 20,808.00 pp sgl
October 5, 2027
EUR 20,808.00 pp sgl
Deluxe Cabin
May 20, 2027
EUR 9,440.00 pp dbl
June 18, 2027
EUR 9,440.00 pp dbl
July 8, 2027
EUR 7,880.00 pp dbl
September 1, 2027
EUR 9,440.00 pp dbl
October 5, 2027
EUR 9,440.00 pp dbl
May 20, 2027
EUR 16,048.00 pp sgl
June 18, 2027
EUR 16,048.00 pp sgl
July 8, 2027
EUR 13,396.00 pp sgl
September 1, 2027
EUR 16,048.00 pp sgl
October 5, 2027
EUR 16,048.00 pp sgl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
Where does this journey begin and end?
It runs one way from Rome Ostiense to Palermo, arriving on the morning of the third day. It departs Rome in the morning after check-in at the train's lounge at Rome Ostiense.
What can we do in Maratea?
You can stroll its winding streets and enjoy the coastal views, or book an optional experience such as a visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the town. Local assistants are on hand at the stop.
How does the train get to Sicily?
At the Strait of Messina the train is divided and loaded onto a ferry, a crossing that is a highlight of the journey. Once on the island, the train continues to Taormina.
How long do we have in Taormina?
The train reaches Taormina in the afternoon of the second day and leaves in the evening for Palermo. You can explore on your own or book an optional experience such as a trip to Mount Etna.
Is there a return journey from Sicily?
Yes. From Sicily to Rome follows the same route in reverse, from Palermo via Taormina and Maratea to Rome.
How do I check prices and dates?
Fares depend on the departure and the cabin category you choose. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
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