From Rome to Dubrovnik via Portofino, Venice, Florence, Naples & Sicily

August 6 - 18, 2027

From Rome to Dubrovnik, this Grand Italian Tour follows the changing light of Italy and the Mediterranean, from the glow of its historic cities to the brilliance of its southern shores.

From Portofino and Venice to Florence and Rome, the journey unfolds through landscapes transformed by the light of day, from the soft hues of the Ligurian coast to the golden hills of Tuscany. Beyond Rome, the Mediterranean takes over, from the luminous shores of Ischia and Capri to the sunlit landscapes of Taormina and Syracuse. As the journey turns towards the Adriatic, the light shifts once more, accompanying the route to Dubrovnik.

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Through Italy, by rail

La Dolce Vita Orient Express

August 6 - 8, 2027

From Rome, La Dolce Vita Orient Express travels north through the changing light of the Italian landscape, from the soft tones of Tuscany to the bright shores of Liguria. As the train reaches Portofino, the Mediterranean catches the light before Venice appears, reflected in its waterways and framed by its palaces. In Florence, the warm light reveals the city’s Renaissance architecture and masterpieces, before the journey turns south again, carrying the changing colours of the Italian countryside back towards Rome.

A Roman interlude

Orient Express La Minerva

August 8 - 10, 2027

Welcome to Orient Express La Minerva

In this 17th century palace, cradled in the quiet embrace of the Piazza della Minerva, you’ll follow in the footsteps of illustrious globetrotters and nobility who once graced its storied halls. With its exquisite design, Roman columns and sculptures,  Orient Express La Minerva shines in a sea of architectural wonders.

Towards the Adriatic

Orient Express Sailing Yacht

August 10 - 18, 2027

Setting sail from Rome, Orient Express Corinthian heads south into the Mediterranean, following a landscape transformed by the changing light of the Italian coast. From the soft, luminous shores of Ischia and the clear waters of Capri to the dramatic passage through the Strait of Messina, the journey continues towards Taormina and Syracuse, where the light takes on a warmer intensity. As the route turns north towards Dubrovnik, the colours shift once again, from the sunlit shores of Sicily to the deep blues of the Adriatic.

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