From Rome to Venice

August 27 - September 3, 2026

From the timeless streets of Rome to the luminous shores of the Adriatic, this Grand Italian journey brings together historic palaces, rail and sailing yacht in one seamless voyage between city and sea.

From the Eternal City to Portofino’s Riviera charm, from Venice, La Serenissima, to the quiet beauty of the Istrian coast, the itinerary unfolds through landscapes where culture, history and the Mediterranean meet.

A journey shaped by light, stillness and the gentle rhythm of the Mediterranean.

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Rome, where the journey begins

Orient Express La Minerva

Welcome to Orient Express La Minerva

In this 17th century palace, cradled in the quiet embrace of the Piazza della Minerva, you’ll follow in the footsteps of illustrious globetrotters and nobility who once graced its storied halls. With its exquisite design, Roman columns and sculptures,  Orient Express La Minerva shines in a sea of architectural wonders.

Rome, Portofino & Venice

La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Step aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Rome as the Eternal City fades into the morning light. As the train glides through Tuscany, savour a Michelin-starred lunch by Heinz Beck in the elegant Restaurant Car. By afternoon, the Ligurian coast appears and the train stops at Santa Margherita Ligure, where a transfer brings you to Portofino for a day by the sea among pastel houses and quiet harbours. That evening, the journey continues north under the stars. At dawn, Venice rises from the lagoon, La Serenissima, timeless and mysterious, where breakfast aboard gently concludes the voyage. A  carefully crafted journey full of stunning sights, delicious flavors, and genuine Italian charm.

Venice, La Serenissima

Orient Express Venezia

Welcome to Orient Express Venezia

A 15th-century Venetian palace reawakens after an eight-year renovation by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman. The Palace was transformed in the 1800s by architect Gian Battista Meduna and beautified with layers of Neo-Gothic and Baroque splendor. Once home to the Duke of Urbino and the Donà and Giovannelli families, it later became a Pinacoteca. Now, through Orient Express, it begins a new hospitality chapter, honoring the legacy of a noble mansion while embracing the spirit of the iconic hotel brand. Just ten minutes from the historic quay, the palace gleams anew, its courtyard, terraces, and garden inviting exploration.

Adriatic Gems

Orient Express Sailing Yachts

From Venice, set sail towards Rovinj, an Istrian jewel with its pastel-hued homes, quaint cobblestone alleys, and sunsets that cast brilliant hues over the deep blue sea—truly captivating.
Next, explore the timeless beauty of the Brijuni Islands, an archipelago where history and nature intertwine seamlessly. Your journey then takes you to Trieste, the ""little Vienna by the sea"" steeped in Austro-Hungarian elegance. This city, with its grand architecture and vibrant culture, may surprise you, but will surely leave an impression.

As your adventure concludes, the charm of these places will linger as you return to the ethereal beauty of Venice, where every canal and narrow street invites further wonder.

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