Lunch on board in Tuscany, an afternoon in Portofino, dinner as the train runs through the night, and Venice by half past ten the next morning. Few days in Italy are better spent.
This one way journey on La Dolce Vita Orient Express is a stylish way to travel between two of Italy's great destinations. You leave Rome in the morning, follow the coast of Tuscany and Liguria, and spend the afternoon in Portofino.
The train then crosses northern Italy overnight, arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia at about 10.30am. Many guests stay on in Venice, and we are happy to add hotel nights there.
Our holiday includes flights, private transfers and two nights at a central Rome hotel before the train.
Portofino, jewel of the Italian Riviera
Journey Highlights
Portofino
Free time to explore the famous harbour, or choose a curated experience.
Lunch by Heinz Beck
A celebration of Italian flavours as Rome gives way to Tuscany.
Music in the Bar Car
Drinks and live music as the train runs north overnight.
Arrive in Venice
A spectacular arrival at Santa Lucia station by mid morning.
Day by Day Itinerary
Timings are a guide only. The train operator confirms exact times with your travel documents, and they can change with rail and weather conditions.
Arrive in Rome
Fly to Rome and transfer privately to your hotel in the historic centre.
Hotel night in Rome with breakfast.
A Day in Rome
A free day to explore. See the Colosseum and Forum in the morning, then wander through Trastevere for lunch. In the evening, join the locals for the passeggiata on Via del Corso.
Hotel night in Rome with breakfast.
The Italian Riviera
A private transfer brings you to the La Dolce Vita Lounge at Roma Ostiense. Settle into your cabin, then head to the Restaurant Car for lunch by Heinz Beck as the scenery changes from Rome to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the Ligurian coast.
In the afternoon the train arrives at Santa Margherita Ligure, and a transfer takes you to Portofino. Wander on your own, or choose an experience such as a boat trip around the headland.
Portofino was a Roman settlement called Portus Delphini, the Port of the Dolphins. It became a playground for writers and film stars in the 1950s. Today the Portofino Marine Protected Area keeps its waters clear and rich in life.
Return on board in the evening for dinner, then drinks and live music in the Bar Car as the train heads into the night.
Night on board. Lunch and dinner.
Good Morning, Venice
Breakfast is served in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train crosses the quiet countryside of northern Italy. By about 10.30am you arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia, stepping straight out onto the Grand Canal.
From here you can fly home, or stay on. We recommend at least two nights in Venice.
Breakfast. Return flight from Venice, or extra nights by arrangement.
Venice, journey's end
Holiday Prices
We book this journey as a complete holiday with flights, private transfers and hotel nights, so everything is joined up and protected. Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Deluxe cabin and a double or twin hotel room.
Holiday shape: 2 nights in Rome and 1 night aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
What is included
- Return flights from the UK to Italy
- Private car transfers between the airport, your hotel and the station
- One night aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in a Deluxe cabin
- All meals on board, selected drinks and the excursions included in the itinerary
- Two nights with breakfast at L'Orologio Roma
- The transfer to Portofino
- A dedicated concierge service before you travel
- Detailed destination guide notes for your stay
Your hotels
L'Orologio Roma is a stylish four star hotel in a restored Neo Renaissance palazzo on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are all about five minutes away on foot, so the historic centre is on your doorstep.
Departure dates
The last published departures ran in the summer. 2027 dates are being released now. Call us on 0333 405 0192 for the latest calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It runs from Rome to Venice via Portofino, with one night on board. Your flight home is from Venice.
You arrive in the afternoon and return to the train in the evening, so there is time to explore and have a drink by the harbour.
Yes. We often add two or three nights in a Venice hotel at the end.
Flights, private transfers, one night on board with meals and selected drinks, the Portofino transfer and two nights with breakfast in Rome.