Orient Express La Dolce Vita – The wonders of the Tyrrhenian Sea, from Rome to Palermo

1 Night Journey – Depart from Rome and arrive in Palermo

Orient Express La Dolce Vita invites you on a memorable journey along the coast of Sicily on this one night/one way itinerary. Your journey begins in Rome as the train travels along the coast to your first stop: Maratea, where you can experience “The Wonders of the Tyrrhenian Sea”. On day two, you will travel via ferry to your end destination, the beautiful island of Sicily. To reach Sicily, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita will be transported on a ferry from Villa San Giovanni. This luxury rail itinerary can also be enhanced with a pre or post hotel stay in Rome and Palermo.

Details
  • Round Trip
  • One Night Aboard Orient Express La Dolce Vita
  • All meals and beverages included in fare
  • Excursions & Entertainment

Guide Price from £1,799pp per night

based on £/€ exchange rate on 11 Jan 2023

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ROME – MARATEA – PALERMO

Trip Summary & Highlights
  • Round Trip, Two Days – One Night
  • Discover the “City of 44 Churches” – Maratea, overlooked by Cristo Redentore
  • Pizza tasting at the Santavenere Hotel with a famous pizzaiolo
  • Unique train-ferry crossing to Sicily
  • Day 1 – Depart Rome Ostiense Station 11:00
  • Day 2 – Arrive Palermo Central Station 14:00

Detailed Itinerary

Day One aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita

  • Board the Orient Express La Dolce Vita at Rome Ostiense Station
  • Meet in the Dining Car for a lunch serving the best of Italian gastronomy
  • The train reaches Maratea. Discover the “City of 44 Churches” overlooking the sea, followed by a magical stop in front of one of the largest statues of Christ (Cristo Redentore – Christ the Redeemer) in the world and a pizza tasting at the Santavenere Hotel with a famous pizzaiolo, chef Pier Danilo Seu
  • Back on the train, enjoy an evening of dinner and music

Day Two aboard Orient Express La Dolce Vita

  • The train arrives at Villa San Giovanni and transfers by ferry to Messina
  • Enjoy breakfast to start the day
  • Take a memorable photo and gaze at the most beautiful panoramas of Italy as you ride by
  • Arrive at Palermo