Rome, Portofino, Venice and Tuscany

Beginning in Rome, this three-day, two-night rountrip journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express travels along the Ligurian coast to Portofino before continuing towards Florence and Venice, crossing some of Italy’s most iconic landscapes along the way before returning to the Eternal City.

Rome, Portofino, Venice and Tuscany

Rome - Portofino - Venice - Florence-Rome
Round trip
3 days - 2 nights
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Your journey begins in Rome, where the Eternal City slowly fades behind you as La Dolce Vita Orient Express sets off towards the north of Italy. The first highlight unfolds across the Tuscan countryside, where a Michelin-starred lunch by Chef Heinz Beck is served on board as rolling landscapes pass by your window. Continuing towards the Ligurian coast, you reach Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, where the pace slows and time opens onto the harbour, pastel façades, and sea views. In the evening, the train travels north through the night with dinner and live entertainment on board.
Day two is spent in Venice, where canals, reflections, and quiet waterways reveal the atmosphere of La Serenissima before the journey continues overnight across Italy. On the third day, Florence welcomes you into the heart of the Renaissance, with its art, architecture, and river views shaping the final chapter of the journey. Later that day, you return to Rome, where the experience comes to an end in the Eternal City.

Program of the Day

Day 1
Rome and Portofino
Day 1
Your journey begins at the La Dolce Vita Lounge in Roma Ostiense, where a private transfer brings you directly from the airport or your hotel in Rome. From here, you step aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express and settle into your cabin as the train leaves the Eternal City behind. Once on board, lunch is served in the Restaurant Car, created by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, a celebration of Italy’s finest flavours as the landscape begins to unfold beyond the windows. As the journey continues, the scenery shifts from the heart of Rome to the rolling Tuscan countryside and onward to the Ligurian coast. In the afternoon, you arrive at Santa Margherita Ligure, where a private transfer takes you to Portofino.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure or through curated à la carte experiences, discovering the village’s harbour, quiet corners, and coastal atmosphere. Later, you return to Santa Margherita Ligure to re-board the train as evening sets in. Dinner is served in the Restaurant Car, followed by live music in the Bar Car, where a trio of musicians accompanies the journey as the train continues through the night.
Day 2
Venice
Day 2
Begin your morning with breakfast served in the comfort of your private cabin or in the elegant Restaurant Car, as the train travels through the landscapes of northern Italy towards Venice.
Upon arrival at Venezia Santa Lucia station, La Serenissima reveals itself through canals, reflections, and hidden passageways opening directly onto the water. Spend the day exploring freely or choose from one of our curated experiences to discover the city from a different perspective.
Later in the day, return on board La Dolce Vita Orient Express as the journey continues once again. Dinner is served in the Restaurant Car with a menu created by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, followed by live music and entertainment in the Bar Car as the train travels through the Italian night.
Day 3
Florence and Rome
Day 3
The final day begins slowly, with breakfast served in your private cabin or in the Restaurant Car, while the train makes its way through the Tuscan countryside towards Florence.
On arrival, local guides welcome you to discover the city, where Renaissance architecture, lively piazzas, and views along the Arno shape the atmosphere at every turn. Explore Florence at your own pace or select one of our à la carte experiences designed around your interests.
Later in the afternoon, you return on board as the journey continues south through central Italy. As the landscape gradually changes beyond the windows, La Dolce Vita Orient Express makes its way back to Rome, where the experience comes to an end in the Eternal City.

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