Rome, Venice & Portofino: a majestic journey
An epic trip to discover the wonders and secrets of Venice. An immersion into Portofino, a charming village on the Italian Riviera before returning to Rome, the Eternal City.
Your itinerary
Round trip
3 days - 2 nights
Day 1: From Rome to Venice
10:30 AM. Meet at Rome Ostiense Station. Hop aboard the legendary Orient Express La Dolce Vita train, admire the Dimorestudio decorations, enjoy an Italian-style gourmet lunch in the Dining Car followed by a traditional gourmet Tea Time. Savor every moment and get lost in your thoughts.
6:00 PM. Orient Express La Dolce Vita makes a stop in Venice at the Santa Lucia Station for an exclusive "Private Palace in Venice" experience. On the agenda: private visits to the historic sites of the Serenissima and an exclusive boat trip on the canals. When night falls, enjoy a solo visit to Saint Mark's Basilica, a majestic temple – this time without any tourists!
12 AM When the clock strikes midnight, head from Venice to Portofino.
6:00 PM. Orient Express La Dolce Vita makes a stop in Venice at the Santa Lucia Station for an exclusive "Private Palace in Venice" experience. On the agenda: private visits to the historic sites of the Serenissima and an exclusive boat trip on the canals. When night falls, enjoy a solo visit to Saint Mark's Basilica, a majestic temple – this time without any tourists!
12 AM When the clock strikes midnight, head from Venice to Portofino.
Day 2: The allure of Portofino
9:30 AM. After a pause for breakfast, Orient Express La Dolce Vita arrives at the Santa Margherita Ligure station. Transfer there for Portofino, a magical village filled with fishermen and pastel colors where happiness is in the air. The program includes an aperitif in one of Portofino's picturesque bars overlooking the bay, followed by a lunch in a landmark address from the Dolce Vita era. Return on Orient Express and observe the view of the Gulf of Tigullio and its magical landscapes.
4:30 PM. Ciao Portofino. The journey continues aboard the train. From the Dining Car, the musical notes of the piano resound. Cocktails and Italian wines enliven the evening. Sweet dreams.
4:30 PM. Ciao Portofino. The journey continues aboard the train. From the Dining Car, the musical notes of the piano resound. Cocktails and Italian wines enliven the evening. Sweet dreams.
Day 3: All roads lead to Rome
8:30 AM. Breakfast is served. Take your last photos before arriving at Rome San Pietro station then a final stop at Rome Ostiense station.