2 Trains through Italy
Journeys across Italy
Discover the celebrated luxury trains whose routes touch Italy, each offering a singular way to experience the region in timeless comfort.
Italy · Europe Orient Express La Dolce Vita
Orient Express La Dolce Vita revives the golden age of Italian travel, threading through 14 regions aboard 12 elegantly designed carriages. Leisurely-paced itineraries reveal UNESCO heritage sites, Tuscan vineyards, Sicilian coastlines and the secrets of Rome — all from the comfort of a boutique train for just 62 guests.
from €3,500 per person
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France · Italy · Austria · Germany · Belgium · England · Hungary · Romania · Turkey · Europe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and enter a living legend — a lovingly restored Art Deco masterpiece gliding between Europe's greatest cities. From Paris to Venice, Budapest to Istanbul, each journey is a celebration of the golden age of rail travel.
from £3,785 per person sharing
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Good to Know
Luxury Trains in Italy: FAQs
Which luxury trains travel through Italy?+
2 luxury trains in the Palace Trains collection travel through Italy: Orient Express La Dolce Vita and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Explore each to compare routes, cabins, itineraries and departure dates.
What is the best luxury train journey in Italy?+
The right choice depends on the route, length and style you prefer — the 2 trains above each offer a distinct way to experience Italy. Our rail concierge will recommend the ideal train and itinerary for your travel dates and interests.
How much does a luxury train trip in Italy cost?+
Indicative starting fares: Orient Express La Dolce Vita — from €3,500 per person; Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — from £3,785 per person sharing. Final prices vary by cabin, season and party size, so contact Palace Trains for exact, up-to-date rates and any current offers.
When can I take a luxury train through Italy?+
There are currently 61 upcoming departures on trains travelling through Italy, spanning June 2026 to October 2027. See each train's page for exact dates, or view all upcoming departures.
How do I book a luxury train in Italy?+
Palace Trains arranges every detail. Call our concierge toll-free at 1-800-724-5120 (+1-786-408-0610 internationally or on WhatsApp), email travel@palacetours.com, or send an enquiry from any train page.
Plan Your Travels
Upcoming Departures in Italy
| Date | Train | Route | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Portofino → Venice | Reserve → |
| Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Venice → Siena → Rome | Reserve → |
| Sun, 5 Jul 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Matera → Pescocostanzo → Rome | Reserve → |
| Sun, 5 Jul 2026 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Paris/Vienna → Prague | Reserve → |
| Wed, 8 Jul 2026 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Prague → Vienna/Paris | Reserve → |
| Sun, 19 Jul 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Portofino → Venice | Reserve → |
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Venice → Amsterdam | Reserve → |
| Tue, 21 Jul 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | Reserve → |
| Thu, 23 Jul 2026 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Amsterdam → Verona | Reserve → |
| Thu, 30 Jul 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Venice → Portofino → Rome | Reserve → |
| Thu, 30 Jul 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Venice | Reserve → |
| Sat, 8 Aug 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | Reserve → |
| Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Portofino → Venice | Reserve → |
| Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Venice → Siena → Rome | Reserve → |
| Tue, 1 Sep 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | Reserve → |
| Wed, 2 Sep 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Venice | Reserve → |
| Wed, 2 Sep 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Rome → Venice → Matera → Taormina → Palermo → Rome | Reserve → |
| Sat, 5 Sep 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Palermo → Siracusa → Agrigento → Palermo | Reserve → |
| Tue, 8 Sep 2026 | Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | Reserve → |
| Wed, 9 Sep 2026 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Paris → Vienna/Budapest | Reserve → |