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
Sicily to Rome via Naples
Palermo to Rome with an afternoon in Taormina, the ferry across the Strait of Messina and an evening in Naples.
- PalermoDay 1
- TaorminaDay 1
- NaplesDay 2
- RomeDay 3
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration3 days
Nights2
RoutePalermo → Rome
Places visited4
From, per personEUR 6,120
Overview
The La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Palermo Centrale at 10:30am for Taormina, where you spend the afternoon. On day two the train crosses the Strait of Messina by ferry and reaches Naples in the early evening, arriving at Rome Ostiense in the late morning of day three.
- Morning departure from Palermo Centrale
- An afternoon in Taormina beneath Mount Etna
- The ferry crossing of the Strait of Messina
- An evening in Naples
- Lunches and dinner by chef Heinz Beck
Day by day
Day 1Palermo → TaorminaOn board
The train departs Palermo Centrale at 10:30am and follows Sicily's coast, with lunch on board. In the afternoon local hosts take you into Taormina for free time or an optional experience. Dinner with paired wines and live music follow as the train travels through the night.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Strait of Messina → NaplesOn board
After breakfast, the train is carried onto a ferry and you can watch the crossing of the Strait of Messina from the deck. Lunch inspired by southern Italy is served on board. In the early evening you arrive in Naples, where hosts take you into the city before you return for live music in the Bar Car.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Day 3Return to Rome
A leisurely breakfast is served as the train heads north. You arrive at Rome Ostiense in the late morning.
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
November 9, 2026
EUR 10,280.00 pp dbl
November 9, 2026
EUR 17,476.00 pp sgl
Deluxe Cabin
November 9, 2026
EUR 6,120.00 pp dbl
November 9, 2026
EUR 10,404.00 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
What time does the train leave Palermo?
The train departs Palermo Centrale at 10:30am on the first day. A private transfer to the station can be arranged from your hotel or the airport.
How long do we have in Naples?
The train arrives in Naples in the early evening of the second day, and you spend the evening in the city before rejoining the train. Local hosts meet the train and accompany you into the city.
When do we arrive in Rome?
The train arrives at Rome Ostiense in the late morning of the third day. Breakfast is served on board before arrival.
Can I visit Mount Etna?
A trip to Mount Etna is offered as an optional experience during the Taormina stop. You can also explore Taormina on your own after local hosts accompany you into town.
Is there a version via Maratea?
Yes. From Sicily to Rome is a separate journey that stops at Maratea instead of Naples.
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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