From Venice to the French Riviera
From Venice to the French Riviera
July 19 - 26, 2026
From the Venetian lagoon to Monte Carlo, this Grand Italian Tour unites historical palaces, rail and sailing yacht in one continuous Mediterranean voyage.
Through Siena's quiet piazzas, Rome's eternal grandeur and the Ligurian coast's luminous shores, Italy and the Mediterranean unfold in a succession of landscapes, where every stop becomes a new perspective on the art of travel.
An itinerary shaped by light, history and the timeless elegance of travel.
Venice, where the journey begins
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.
Venice to Rome
La Dolce Vita Orient Express
This two-day journey departs from Venice in the evening, tracing a scenic route through central Italy. After a brief night stop, day two unfolds with visits to Siena, a gem of the Tuscan countryside, before returning to Rome by late evening. A rewarding itinerary through the landscapes of central Italy.
A Roman interlude
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.
From Rome to the French Riviera
Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Departing from Civitavecchia, your voyage leads to the enchanting village of Portofino, the epitome of effortless elegance, and stroll its pastel crescent harbor. The following day, you’ll arrive in Cannes, a city renowned for its cinematic glamour and the iconic Croisette. Here, you’ll be treated to an extraordinary soirée evoking the magic of New York’s Studio 54. Finally, the jewel-box principality of refined extravagance, Monaco, crowns a voyage sparkling with new ways of connecting and coming together.
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