Wake to the gentle movement of the train and a new landscape unfolding outside your window. Savour breakfast at your leisure in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as you approach the Adriatic coast. Arriving in Bari, a private transfer takes you to Matera, a timeless city of winding stone streets, sunlit courtyards, and cave dwellings. Explore at your own pace or select from curated à la carte experiences. In the late afternoon, return to the train and continue toward Sicily, where Chef Heinz Beck’s gourmet dinner highlights the flavours of southern Italy, while live music in the Bar Car creates a relaxed and elegant evening.

On the third day, the train glides along Italy’s southern mainland as dramatic coastal cliffs, olive groves, and turquoise seas pass by. Breakfast is served in your cabin or the Restaurant Car before the train embarks on its iconic crossing to Sicily via the Strait of Messina, where it is carefully ferried across—offering a serene and surreal view of the Mediterranean. Once on Sicilian tracks, enjoy a lunch by Chef Heinz Beck featuring bold island flavours. Arriving in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna in the distance, explore the city at your own pace or choose curated à la carte experiences. The day concludes on board with a Sicilian- inspired dinner and live music in the Bar Car, blending elegance and relaxation.

Awaken to breakfast in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train nears Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital. Explore the city’s Arab- Norman architecture, lively markets, and historic churches at your own pace, or choose from curated à la carte experiences. By mid- afternoon, return to the train and cross the Strait of Messina at sunset, soaking in golden Mediterranean views. Dinner on board by Chef Heinz Beck celebrates Sicilian and mainland flavours, while live music in the Bar Car sets the perfect tone for your final night on this Grand Tour.

On the final morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train returns to Rome. Reflect on the cities explored, landscapes admired, and unforgettable experiences shared on board and ashore. At 10:30AM, the train arrives at Rome Ostiense , concluding The Grand Tour and leaving you with lasting memories of an extraordinary journey through Italy.