LUXURY RAIL JOURNEYS IN ITALY A journey on the Orient-Express is one of the most evocative travel experiences, conjuring the style and elegance of a bygone golden age of travel.Today, discerning travellers have two options to travel in style in Italy: the glamourous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which whisks travellers from Paris to Venice in authentic restored carriages from the 1920s, and a new luxury train experience: La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Based in Rome, La Dolce Vita offers one- and two-night journeys throughout Italy, on a stylish new train created to evoke the elegance of 1950 and 1960s Italian design.
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For those who wish to celebrate a special occasion in style, theVSOE transports passengers back to an era when embarking on a journey was a glamorous and stylish affair which required fine-dining and high fashion.The immaculately-restored blue and gold Wagons-Lits are authentic carriages from the 1920s, with intricate marquetry and exquisite craftsmanship.Throughout the journey you will be
attended by your cabin steward, and will enjoy outstanding food prepared by expert chefs – all meals and selected wines are included at no extra cost. The classic journey begins in Paris at lunchtime and arrives in Venice the following afternoon, or travels fromVenice in the morning and arrives in Paris the following morning. In addition, there are a wide range of alternative routes to choose from, including departures from Geneva,Amsterdam,Verona, Prague,Vienna and
Budapest – and a very special annual route to Istanbul. Speak to a Kirker expert for advice and availability.Whichever way you choose to travel, Kirker will arrange private transfers, accommodation at one of our carefully selected hotels, and flights as required to complete the journey. A four-night holiday starts from £4,998 per person including flights to Venice, private water taxi transfers, three nights’ accommodation with breakfast staying in a 4* hotel in Venice, an overnight journey from Venice to Paris staying in a Historic Cabin on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and Eurostar from Paris to London.
LA DOLCE VITA ORIENT EXPRESS
Italy’s newest luxury train launched in spring 2025 with a range of one to four night itineraries throughout Italy. From its base in Rome, the train traverses the country, often using specially-opened singletrack lines through pristine countryside. It visits destinations fromVenice, Piedmont and Portofino in the north, to Tuscany, Basilicata and Puglia, as well as a unique journey from
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Rome which crosses the straits of Messina to Sicily. La DolceVita Orient Express has been designed to evoke the Italian style of the 1950s and 1960s, with streamlined décor by Italian designers, including curved mirrors, metallic and lacquered surfaces and geometric prints.There are 30 en-suite private cabins and suites on board, as well as a stylish dining car and sleek lounge bar with panoramic windows. We would be delighted to create a tailor-made itinerary which includes the journey of your choice, with flights (or travel by train) to Rome or Sicily, as well as private transfers and accommodation before and after your journey in one of our selected hotels. Feedback from customers who travelled on the train last year was excellent, and we highly recommend La DolceVita for your next special occasion. Prices start from £8,699 per person for a four-night holiday including a two-night 'From Sicily to Rome' journey on board La Dolce Vita Orient Express, flights to Palermo and back from Rome, private transfers, and one night's accommodation in each city.
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SIENA FLORENCE MONTALCINO
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ROME
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MARATEA
PALERMO
TAORMINA
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Prices are per person based on two sharing and include travel arrangements as described, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing, and the services of the Kirker Concierge.
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