A luxury sleeper train will launch a new route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast next May.
Administered by Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express It will wind along the French and Italian Rivieras on its inaugural four-day journey.
Built in the 1920s and 1930s, the train’s luxurious carriages harken back to the “Golden Age” of rail travel.
While not on the rails, passengers will enjoy a scenic boat tour, a private guided tour of Pompeii, and cooking classes with local experts.
In-house hospitality will include seasonal and locally sourced dinners, plus live piano performances and specialty cocktails.
Some of the sleeper cabins – used only for the first night of the voyage – include 24-hour dedicated butler service, marble suites and luxurious lounges.
On the second day, travelers will wake up seeing Italian scenery and get off at Pompeii station after breakfast and lunch.
A luxury transfer takes passengers on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, with special packages that give some guests exclusive access to a site normally closed to the public.
Guests then check in for two nights at Caruso, an 11th-century Belmond palace in Ravello. The highlights of this luxurious hotel are the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings, while the private suites overlook unspoiled Amalfi views.
The third day allows guests to choose between a boat tour to Positano or a painting lesson at Caruso led by a local artist.
On the second night, the hotel hosts a celebratory dinner with local producers and live cooking stations.
At the end of the stay, a private transfer will be arranged to the train station or Naples airport for round trips.
However, experience does not come cheap. Tickets start at around €10,000 (£8,600) per person, including all meals, sightseeing and transfers.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express It will also offer other luxury train journeys including Paris to Venice, Paris to Portofino and Paris to Florence next year.
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