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 Sicily to Rome
Palermo to Rome via an afternoon in Taormina, the ferry across the Strait of Messina and a stop in coastal Maratea.
- PalermoDay 1
- TaorminaDay 1
- MarateaDay 2
- RomeDay 3
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration3 days
Nights2
RoutePalermo → Rome
Places visited4
From, per personEUR 6,120
Overview
This one-way journey on the La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Palermo in the morning and spends the afternoon in Taormina. The next day the train crosses the Strait of Messina by ferry and stops at Maratea, before arriving in Rome on the third day.
- Morning departure from Palermo
- An afternoon in Taormina with views of the Ionian Sea
- The ferry crossing of the Strait of Messina
- Free time in Maratea on the Tyrrhenian coast
- Lunch and dinners by chef Heinz Beck
Day by day
Day 1Palermo → TaorminaOn board
A private transfer takes you to Palermo station for a morning departure, with lunch served at midday. In the afternoon the train arrives in Taormina, where you can explore its streets and terraces or join an optional experience. Dinner and live music follow as the train leaves for the mainland.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Strait of Messina → MarateaOn board
Breakfast is served and the morning is spent on board. In the afternoon the train is loaded onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina, then continues to Maratea for a stroll or an optional experience such as a coastal walk or tasting. You reboard in the evening for live music in the Bar Car.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Return to Rome
Breakfast is served as the train travels through southern and central Italy to Rome Ostiense, 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
- 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
April 25, 2027
EUR 8,960.00 pp dbl
May 23, 2027
EUR 10,720.00 pp dbl
June 21, 2027
EUR 10,720.00 pp dbl
July 11, 2027
EUR 9,400.00 pp dbl
September 4, 2027
EUR 10,720.00 pp dbl
October 8, 2027
EUR 10,720.00 pp dbl
April 25, 2027
EUR 15,232.00 pp sgl
May 23, 2027
EUR 18,224.00 pp sgl
June 21, 2027
EUR 18,224.00 pp sgl
July 11, 2027
EUR 15,980.00 pp sgl
September 4, 2027
EUR 18,224.00 pp sgl
October 8, 2027
EUR 18,224.00 pp sgl
Deluxe Cabin
April 25, 2027
EUR 6,120.00 pp dbl
May 23, 2027
EUR 9,440.00 pp dbl
June 21, 2027
EUR 8,320.00 pp dbl
July 11, 2027
EUR 7,000.00 pp dbl
September 4, 2027
EUR 8,320.00 pp dbl
October 8, 2027
EUR 8,320.00 pp dbl
April 25, 2027
EUR 10,404.00 pp sgl
May 23, 2027
EUR 16,048.00 pp sgl
June 21, 2027
EUR 14,144.00 pp sgl
July 11, 2027
EUR 11,900.00 pp sgl
September 4, 2027
EUR 14,144.00 pp sgl
October 8, 2027
EUR 14,144.00 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 start?
It starts in Palermo, with a private transfer to the station and a morning departure, and ends at Rome Ostiense on the third day. Lunch is served on board at midday.
How long do we spend in Taormina?
The train arrives in Taormina in the afternoon of the first day and departs in the evening after time to explore. Local assistants accompany you as you explore or join an optional experience.
What is the Strait of Messina crossing?
On the second day the train is divided and loaded onto a ferry to cross from Sicily to the mainland, one of the most unusual rail experiences in Europe. The crossing takes place in the afternoon before the stop at Maratea.
What is there to do in Maratea?
Maratea is known as the Pearl of Basilicata. You can stroll its streets or book an optional experience such as a visit to the Redeemer statue or a tasting of local food.
Is there a version via Naples?
Yes. Sicily to Rome via Naples is a separate journey that stops in Naples instead of Maratea.
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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