We all know that flying away for a weekend is becoming less and less safe for the planet, and, let's be honest, waiting at security checks is such a drag... So what's the solution? Slow travel, but in an ultra-luxurious way. The Belmond group has just announced some thrilling news for retro travel enthusiasts: their legendary train will be rolling through one of the most iconic coasts of Italy.
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Baptized « Vacation by Train », this timeless journey promises to be unforgettable. For this exclusive odyssey planned for the summer season of 2026, forget about the crowded TER. Here, we bring back the spirit of travel from 1883 with the International Sleeping Car Company. We're talking about restored vintage cabins with exquisite taste, precious marquetry, velvet, crystal, and a legendary bar car where the piano plays all night long. On the culinary side, the journey also shines on your plate. The train will offer gourmet menus that blend the best of French cuisine and Mediterranean flavors, to get you warmed up to the sunshine right from the departure at Gare de Lyon.
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Stopover in Pompeii and Hanging Palace
The train doesn't just follow its path: it takes its time. The journey will include a stopover in Pompeii for a private tour of the ancient city that's a UNESCO World Heritage site. And the highlight of the show awaits you upon arrival. Once you step off the train, the adventure continues in the heights of Ravello. Travelers will unpack their bags for two nights at Caruso, a gorgeous 5-star hotel perched above the Big Blue. The itinerary includes private cooking classes with an Italian chef, a boat cruise to Positano, and a gala dinner at sunset in the Wagner gardens. Can you envision it already?
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Well... What about the bank account in all of this?
Spoiler alert: this is where the dream gets a little prickly. This exceptional journey comes with a price tag, and it's not small. The listed rates start at 9,900 € per person. Yes, that's a lot of spritz! But hey, if you have an overflowing savings account, a surprise inheritance to invest, or simply a desire to experience the trip of a lifetime, bookings are open for the season. For the rest of us, like me, we'll keep watching TikTok videos of the passengers while enjoying our pesto pasta in front of Netflix. And that's already pretty good.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Paris to the Amalfi Coast
From April 22 to 25, 2027
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