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Combine history, beauty and gastronomy on this luxury Italian rail holiday
Highlights
- Delight in the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside
- Relish quintessentially Italian cuisine
- Visit a winery and enjoy a local dining experience in Montalcino
- Sip signature cocktails in the train's elegant Bar Car
- Explore the historic sights of Rome with a luxury hotel stay
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Rail journey
Experience the very best of Italian culture and cuisine on this journey aboard the all-new luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, pairing the rolling vineyards of Tuscany with the ancient wonders of Rome. It all begins with a stay at one of the Italian capital's finest hotels, from where you'll be perfectly placed to explore the rich history, art and food of one of Europe's truly great cities. Then, it's time for your luxury rail journey through some of Italy's most idyllic scenery as you head to the rolling vineyards and hilltop towns of Tuscany. Alongside visits to enchanting villages and prestigious wineries, there'll be plenty of time to experience exquisite fine dining and on-board entertainment before returning to Rome for one last night of luxury.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Rome
Your journey begins in style with included UK airport lounge access before your flight to Rome. On arrival, you'll be met for a private transfer to your luxury hotel – an Art Deco gem located just a stones throw from the shops of the fashionable Via Veneto Indeed, and just a short stroll from some of the city's many historic monuments and attractions. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the rich variety of sites, from the legendary Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican's famed Sistine Chapel.
Stay: Baglioni Hotel Regina, Rome (Deluxe)
Day
2
Tuscany
Your day begins with breakfast at your hotel, before an included transfer to Rome's Ostiense Station, where you'll board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Let your steward show you to your cabin or suite, then relax as the scenery shifts from urban city outskirts to the rolling greenery of the Italian countryside. With time to enjoy the journey, head to the lounge car for an aperitif, then to the dining car for a sumptuous lunch serving the best in Italian cuisine.
The afternoon brings with it picturesque views of Tuscany as you approach Torrenieri in Montalcino, a typical village surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. Here, you'll have a chance to explore a prestigious winery, and enjoy a guided tasting. Back on board, your evening will be lit up with live music and Le Grand Soir evening dinner – a sumptuous, multi-course affair.
Stay: La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Meals: B L D
Day
3
Rome
On your return to Rome this morning, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast with views of the ever-changing scenery. Then, back in the capital, it's time to say farewell to the gleaming carriages or La Dolce Vita Orient Express as a private transfer sees you back to the same luxurious hotel. The rest of the day is yours to experience this iconic city. From ancient history and the arts to cuisine and fashion, Rome offers no shortage of pursuits. Consider visiting St Peter's Basilica, visit the must-see Spanish Steps or simply admire the city's architecture and discover hidden side streets.
Stay: Baglioni Hotel Regina, Rome (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
4
Return to the UK
Enjoy a final morning in Rome before an arranged transfer will whisk you to Rome Fiumicino airport ready for your flight back to the UK.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day luxury rail journey
from £4,015 pp incl. flights
Deluxe
Low Season
from £4,015 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £4,190 pp. incl. flights
Includes
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- Return flights between UK and Rome
- Private return airport transfers
- 2 nights accommodation at the Baglioni Regina on a BB basis
- Private transfer hotel to Rome Ostiense station
- 1 night aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express from Rome to Venice to Siena to Rome in a Deluxe Cabin
- All meals on-board La Dolce Vita Orient Express
- Visit and tasting at a winery in Torrenieri in Montalcino, with a local dining experience
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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