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Luxury Train Travel in Italy made for you

Explore Italy by rail on a luxury tour designed just for you

Relive the golden age of rail on an opulent Italy train tour

There is no better way to discover Italy than onboard an iconic train. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Orient Express La Dolce Vita represent the pinnacle of luxury Italy rail tours, where the journey becomes as unforgettable as the destination. Check into your meticulously restored private cabin, adorned with polished wood panelling and sumptuous upholstery, and step into the golden age of travel.

The splendour of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carriages – dating back to the 1920s and 1930s – creates an atmosphere of timeless elegance that perfectly complements Italy’s rich cultural heritage. In ornate dining cars, white-gloved stewards attend to your every need. Savour caviar, lobster and handmade pasta – as well as decadent breakfasts and midnight brunches – created by Michelin-star Chef Jean Imbert and served on fine china.

Onboard Orient Express La Dolce Vita – an homage to 1960s Italian design – or the Art Deco Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, you weave through Italy’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the mist-shrouded Dolomites to the sun-drenched countryside of Tuscany. Your Italy train tour connects grand cities like Paris, Rome and Venice, and even links to Sicily, as you can cross the Strait of Messina on the unique train-ferry.

These luxury Italy train tours work brilliantly alongside longer trips around Europe. Get in touch with your travel designer to plan a bespoke journey, designed to suit your personal tastes and preferences.

  • Simplon Orient Express journey
  • Venetian gondolier through green canal waters of Venice Italy
  • Chianti hills with vineyards Tuscany
  • The Dolomites in Italy in a sunny day enjoying bathing and swimming
  • Famous Orient Express long distance passenger train stopped in Bucharest central train station

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Experiences picked by our specialists

Pause in beautiful mountain towns

Discover ancient towns tucked between mountains, like Matera and Palena

Follow the Truffle Route from Rome to Monferrato

Follow the Truffle Route from Rome to Monferrato

Cross to Sicily on Europe's last train ferry

Depart for Sicily by crossing the Strait of Messina on one of Europe’s last remaining train ferries

Take the classic London to Venice route

Take the traditional London to Venice route on the Art Deco Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

See Tuscany's vineyards from La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Visit Tuscany and its world-renowned vineyards from La Dolce Vita Orient Express

A word from one of our experts

Luxury rail travel in Italy is a one-of-a-kind trip where world-renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and stewards cater to your every whim – while the lounge car pianist plays the soundtrack. The sumptuous carriages and dining cars are truly like nothing else I’ve experienced; Italy by rail is an opulent adventure.

Murray Mitchell Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Italy

There are many incredible places to combine an Italy rail tour with. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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When to visit

Italy is a year-round destination. Summers can get very hot and crowds do swell, so spring and early autumn are great times to visit. The sun is still shining and it’s much more pleasant to explore the cities once the intense summer heat has subsided. In winter, there’s snow and a ski season in the Alps and Dolomites, and in December, the main cities of Rome, Florence and Venice have a gorgeous festive atmosphere. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express typically operates between mid-March and December, while La Dolce Vita Orient Express operates some of its itineraries year-round.

Hiking in the Dolomites

May–October

Beach break

June–August

Carnevale di Venezia (Venice Carnival)

January–February

Grape harvest

September–October

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