Take a journey in the debut season of Italy's brand-new luxury rail offering - La Dolce Vita Orient Express; an extraordinary new addition to Europe’s rail portfolio, a luxury train designed to evoke a sense of history, with all the trappings of modern convenience; fully ensuite facilities throughout, all-inclusive dining and refreshments – as well as optional excursions and steward service. All this ahead of a short stay in Rome and an introduction to EXPLORA II, the latest ship in Explora Journeys’ high-end fleet
Your 2-night sumptuous cruise-on-the-rails will begin in Rome, and travel in style towards UNESCO World Heritage Site Matera and onwards to medieval Palena, before returning to Rome, with exciting optional off-train excursions and all-inclusive service.
EXPLORA II - The Formula 1® experience: in 2025, EXPLORA II is heading to the F1® GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. The ship will be docked in the heart of Monaco’s famous Port Hercule, offering a prime position throughout race week. She will play host to a series of spectacular events, providing a fitting venue for the most anticipated race in Formula 1® and its star-studded crowd, as well as being an elegant Monegasque home-away-from-home for guests across the weekend. Our package also benefits from included Grandstand Tickets (Tribune T2). You'll also have the option to upgrade to Paddock Club & VIP Hospitality, supplements apply.
All Explora Journeys include as standard:
In-suite welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats
Bottle of wine and spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
Unlimited fine beverages*
9 Culinary Experiences
Thermal Spa Access
Wellbeing and fitness programmes
All on-board gratuities
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Shuttle services from port to city centre**
Enhance your experience
Upgrade your cabin on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Upgrade your cabin on EXPLORA II
Add shore excursions from EXPLORA II
Add optional excursions from La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Upgrade your hotel rooms
Flight upgrades and regional departures on request
An extraordinary new addition to Europe’s rail portfolio, a luxury train designed to evoke a sense of history, with all the trappings of modern convenience; fully ensuite facilities throughout, all-inclusive dining and refreshments – as well as optional regional excursions and experiences, steward service, and a choice of one- or two-night stays on board. With a current range of eight fantastic itineraries to cruise on the tracks around some of Italy’s most beautiful regions, be one of the first to experience the newly-unveiled La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
Discover Venice, Portofino, Siena, Matera, Palena, Sicily, Montalcino, Maratea - to name a few of the destinations - and uncover regional delicacies, fine wines, sightsee and immerse yourself in “la dolce vita”.
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