Overview
Embark on a one-way journey from Rome to Palermo, passing through the vibrant streets and deep traditions of Naples.
Itinerary
Your Itinerary
NAPLES & ROME
A private transfer from your hotel or the airport brings you to the La Dolce Vita Orient Express lounge, discreetly tucked inside Rome Ostiense Station. In the morning, the train departs, gliding through the sunlit hills of Lazio, with the Tyrrhenian Sea occasionally appearing beyond the window. Lunch is served on board: an elegant tasting menu by 3-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, celebrating seasonal Italian ingredients with contemporary finesse.
In the early afternoon, the train arrives at Napoli Centrale, where a private transfer will accompany you into the city.
TAORMINA
Wake up to the gentle rhythm of the train and enjoy breakfast in your cabin or in the elegant Restaurant Car. In the morning, the train embarks on its iconic passage from the Italian mainland to Sicily, crossing the shimmering Strait of Messina. As the train boards the ferry, the landscape opens wide to sweeping views of the Mediterranean, a rare and unforgettable moment suspended between sea and sky.Lunch is served on board, featuring a refined menu by Chef Heinz Beck, inspired by Sicilian flavors and seasonal ingredients.
In the afternoon, the train arrives at Taormina station. Local hosts will accompany you to the heart of Taormina.
PALERMO
Discover Naples through an experience that blends art, tradition, music, and fine cuisine, all guided by an expert English-speaking host.Your itinerary begins with a panoramic tour of the city’s most iconic sites: the sweeping Piazza del Plebiscito, the majestic Royal Palace, and the historic San Carlo Theatre, viewed from the outside.
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Terms & Conditions
Booking & Payment
- Deposit: 15% of the fare is due at the time of booking.
- Final payment: the balance is due no less than 65 days before departure (the operator requires full payment 60 days out).
- Fares are per person in EUR unless stated otherwise.
Cancellation
Per the operator's current General Conditions of Sale (La Dolce Vita Orient Express, April 2026), cancellation charges as a percentage of the total fare are:
- 61 days or more before departure: 15% (the deposit)
- 60 to 31 days before departure: 50%
- 30 days or less before departure: 100%
Changes
- One change of date or itinerary is free of charge; each further change is EUR 200.
- Less than 30 days before departure, a change of date or itinerary is treated as a cancellation.
- Name changes/transfers are subject to the actual costs of transfer and are not permitted within 30 days of departure.
Operator cancellation
The operator may cancel a departure if train occupancy is below 20% (notified at least 90 days before departure) or in exceptional and unavoidable circumstances; in that case all payments are refunded in full within 14 days.
The operator's complete General Conditions of Sale are provided with your booking confirmation and prevail in case of any difference.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation on board in your selected cabin category
- All meals on board - breakfast, lunch and dinner with menus curated by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck
- Selected beverages on board, including wines paired with meals
- Off-train excursions and experiences as described in the itinerary
- Live entertainment in the Bar Car
- Dedicated cabin steward service
Not included
- Travel to the departure city and from the arrival city
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Anything not expressly listed in the itinerary
Travel tips and FAQs for this tour will be provided upon booking.
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome to Sicily via Naples
La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome to Sicily via Naples
La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome to Sicily via Naples
La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome to Sicily via Naples
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From $8,682 per person (double occupancy, USD) — live dates and rates are in the Book This Tour section above.
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