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Your adventure begins as the La Dolce Vita Orient Express departs Roma Ostiense at around 11:30 am. Settle into your elegant cabin while the train glides through the Italian countryside, and enjoy a fine lunch on board, created by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck.
In the afternoon, the train arrives in Naples, where you may explore the city at leisure or select from a range of curated à la carte experiences. Later, rejoin your carriage for a refined dinner, accompanied by live music and convivial conversation.
On the second day, the journey continues south towards the tip of the Italian mainland. In a rare and remarkable spectacle, the entire train is ferried across the Strait of Messina. Step outside to watch the waters beneath you as Sicily gradually comes into view.
Arriving in Taormina, take time to wander its historic streets and enjoy sweeping views over the Ionian coast. Late that evening, return on board for a restful night’s sleep in your cabin.
At dawn, the train traverses sun-drenched Sicily before arriving in Palermo at 10:00 am. Whether you choose to remain and explore or depart with the memories, this remarkable journey captures the true spirit of Italy’s southern soul.
Your experience begins with a private transfer from your hotel or the airport to the exclusive La Dolce Vita Orient Express lounge, discreetly located within Rome Ostiense Station. At 11:30 am, the train departs, gliding through the sunlit hills of Lazio, with glimpses of the Tyrrhenian Sea appearing from time to time through your window.
Lunch is served on board: an exquisite tasting menu by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, showcasing seasonal Italian ingredients with contemporary flair.
In the early afternoon, the train arrives at Napoli Centrale, where a private transfer escorts you into the heart of the city. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish: wander Naples’ historic streets, discover its artistic treasures, or opt for one of our curated à la carte experiences.
As evening falls, rejoin the train and settle into the rhythm of the rails. Dinner is a true highlight: a multi-course creation by Chef Heinz Beck, reimagining Italian culinary traditions with bold artistry. Each dish is perfectly paired with fine wines to enhance the flavours and the moment.
Afterwards, make your way to the Bar Car, where live music, vocals and piano set the scene for a relaxed and elegant evening.
Enjoy breakfast served either in your cabin or in the elegant Restaurant Car. In the morning, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express undertakes its iconic passage from the Italian mainland to Sicily, crossing the glittering Strait of Messina. As the train boards the ferry, the horizon opens to sweeping views of the Mediterranean – a rare and unforgettable moment suspended between sea and sky.
Lunch follows on board, with a refined menu by Chef Heinz Beck, inspired by Sicilian flavours and seasonal ingredients.
In the afternoon, the train arrives at Taormina station, where local hosts accompany you to the heart of the town. The remainder of the day and evening is yours to enjoy at leisure: wander Taormina’s charming streets, relax with views over the sea, or opt for one of the carefully curated à la carte experiences.
Later in the evening, return to the station to rejoin the train. Back on board, the night unfolds in the Bar Car, where live music provides the perfect finale to your day.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, served in your cabin or in the Restaurant Car. Freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruits, artisanal cheeses and perfectly brewed coffee create a graceful start to the day.
As the train arrives in Palermo, your final destination is revealed – a city of history, sunlight and unmistakable Sicilian charm. Though the journey concludes here, its essence remains: in the flavours savoured, the landscapes admired, and the quiet luxury of time well spent.
A chapter closes, leaving behind a lasting impression of beauty in motion.
Day One:
Naples revealed: music, taste, and tradition - £845 per passenger
Into the Hidden Heart of Naples - £575 per passenger
The art of the Sfogliatella - £575 per passenger
From Crater to Cellar: Discover Vesuvius and its Wines - £845 per passenger
Day Two:
Taormina & Mount Etna: Baroque Wonder and Might of Fire - £1120 per passenger
Traditions in Bloom: Hilltop Heritage and Sicilian Sweetness - £1,100 per passenger
A Jeep adventure on the slopes of Mount Etna - £1,000 per passenger
The initial price without upgrades is per person for the Deluxe Cabin option, which features its own En-Suite, wooden slat ceilings, mirrored walls and a sofa that your steward will unfold and make up into a double bed for the night. The space is utilised fantastically and offers a welcoming home from home with plush, soft carpet and natural wood.
THE DELUXE CABINS
The deluxe cabins are designed with cool colours for the architectural shell and coverings, mirrored back walls, and wooden slat ceilings. At night, the sofa transforms into a double bed, while the ottomans can be used as coffee tables or stools. The space is crafted to feel inviting and adaptable. The use of various materials, from the soft carpet to the natural wood on the ceiling, creates a cosy travel ambience.
THE SUITE CABINS
The suite cabins are designed as luxurious master bedrooms, complete with a sofa and a table accompanied by two armchairs, for social interaction while onboard. The furniture hues vary from inviting warm orange/terracotta to purple, accented with brass details. To enhance the spaciousness, smoked antique mirror surfaces adorn the walls, and the ceiling is finished in glossy lacquered "burnt Sienna".
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