6 de May de 2026

What is the new luxury train route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast like?

There are routes that are more than just journeys: they are experiences that redefine the concept of travel . That is precisely what the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) , operated by Belmond , proposes with its new Paris-Amalfi Coast itinerary, the most ambitious in the Villeggiatura by Train series.

The concept is simple in its statement, extraordinary in its execution: take the world's most glamorous train in the French capital, be swept away by the French and Italian Rivieras, and wake up to one of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean . All this while keeping in mind that the journey is also a destination in itself.

What is the route like on the luxury train from Paris to the Amalfi Coast?

Passengers board in Paris , where the welcome ritual begins with the now-legendary glass of champagne before settling into their cabins. The train travels through the night while the interior of the bar car —with its live piano music and signature cocktails—transforms the journey into a cinematic evening.

The following morning, as the train travels through northern Italy, the first major cultural highlight of the trip arrives: a private guided tour of the ruins of Pompeii . But not just any tour: guests of the Grand Suites have exclusive access to the House of the Lararium , also known as the House of the Sanctuary of Ilium, a 2nd-century residence rarely open to the public .

Its stuccoed walls, paintings that recreate scenes from the Trojan War , and its extraordinarily well-preserved atrium offer an intimate and unique perspective on ancient Roman life .

The final destination is Ravello , a village perched atop the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast , where the Belmond Hotel Caruso awaits—an 11th-century palace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea . Here, the experience extends over two nights with a private party by the infinity pool and a gala dinner in the gardens as the sun sets over the coastline.

What the trip from Paris to the Amalfi Coast includes

The package is designed so that the traveler doesn't have to think about anything other than enjoying themselves. On board the VSOE, all meals are included with wines selected by a sommelier .

At the Hotel Caruso, the first night offers an aperitif and formal dinner at the Caruso Grill ; the second, an elegant gala dinner with local producers and live cooking stations.

Experiences outside the train include a scenic boat trip along the Amalfi Coast, cooking classes using local ingredients, painting classes , and a private concert in the Caruso Gardens . All transfers are included.

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The VSOE offers three categories of accommodation , each with its own counterpart at the Hotel Caruso.

Guests in historic cabins stay in a superior room with a garden. Those who book a suite enjoy a junior suite with sea views. And travelers in the Grand Suites —with private marble bathrooms —have access to a suite with a terrace and panoramic views , in addition to the aforementioned exclusive access to the House of the Lararium in Pompeii.

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Why now, why this train?

Belmond's Villeggiatura by Train series responds to a profound change in the way we travel : it is no longer enough to arrive at a luxury destination, the journey must be equally memorable .

The Amalfi Coast —with its pastel-colored villages , cliffs framed by lemon trees, vineyards and olive groves , and its impossibly blue waters—is one of the most photogenic settings on the planet , but historically it has been difficult to reach without resorting to complicated transfers.

This new route transforms that challenge into allure : the train's slowness, far from being a drawback, is the central element of the experience . Three nights that unfold into a complete narrative, with well-defined acts—the onboard party, the sunrise over the Alps, the ruins of Pompeii, the arrival at the Ravello palace—and a stellar cast including sommeliers, chefs, and expert guides .