Private travel [BETA], powered by · Arranged by

The Grand Tour

La Dolce Vita Orient Express · La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 5 days

The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour 5 days -4 nights The journey begins in Rome, where the train departs from Ostiense Station in the morning. As the capital slips into the distance, lunch is served on board and the rhythm of the countryside takes over. By early evening, you’ll arrive in Venice, where canals, narrow alleys, and fading palazzi capture a beauty that feels both immediate and centuries old. Enjoy an evening in the city before rejoining the train. The next morning, wake to views of the Adriatic coast and disembark in Bari for an inland journey to Matera - one of the world’s oldest cities and known for its ancient cave dwellings. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic Sassi districts or simply…

The journey, in facts

OperatorLa Dolce Vita Orient Express
VesselLa Dolce Vita Orient Express
Length5 days
RegionEUROPE
CountriesItaly
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 02 Sep 2026

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Rome
Day 1Venezia
Day 2Matera
Day 3Taormina
Day 4Palermo
Day 1Rome

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 02 Sep 2026. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • Michelin 3-star dining onboard, accompanied by the finest selection of Italian wines Round-trip transfer to/from the railway station

Related in the atlas