La Dolce Vita Orient Express: A Journey Through Italian Wines

Overview

Embark on a luxurious rail journey aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, traversing the idyllic Tuscan countryside from Rome to the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. Experience world-renowned vineyards, gourmet dining, and the enchanting charm of Italy.

Dates

2025 Departures:

• April: 4, 28

• May: 28, 30

• June: 11, 28

• July: 14, 16

• August: 9, 11, 27

• October: 20, 30

Train Details

Route: Rome Montalcino Rome

Day 1

• Morning: Board in Rome.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Montalcino. Explore the town and enjoy a winery experience with traditional Tuscan cuisine.
• Evening: Return to the train for a night of fine wine, gourmet food, and entertainment.

Day 2

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast with countryside views from your private cabin.
• Afternoon: Return to Rome.

What’s Included

• Return flights to Rome

• Return private car transfers

• One night aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express

• All meals, selected drinks, and excursions on La Dolce Vita

• Two nights accommodation with breakfast at the 4* LOrologio Roma

• The services of the Kirker Concierge

• Kirkers unique Rome Guide Notes

Our suggested itinerary combines La Dolce Vita Orient Express with two nights in Rome, however, we would be delighted to tailor the holiday to your requirements – please call our expert team for advice.

Price

High Season

• 3 nights from £5665 (2 nights Rome, 1 night La Dolce Vita Orient Express)

Low Season

• 3 nights from £4629 (2 nights Rome, 1 night La Dolce Vita Orient Express)

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Luxury rail experience

Train Details

La Dolce Vita evokes the Italian style of the 1950s and 1960s with streamlined dcor, curved mirrors, metallic and lacquered surfaces, and geometric prints. It features 31 en suite private cabins and suites, a stylish dining car, and a sleek lounge bar with panoramic windows.

The Cabins

• Deluxe Cabins: Sofa unfolds to a double bed; ottomans serve as coffee tables and stools.
• Suite Cabins: Master bedrooms with fixed double or twin beds, a sofa, and a table with two armchairs.
• La Dolce Vita Suite: More details to be announced soon.

Dining & Excursions

• Dining: Breakfast and a table dhte dinner with menus by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck in the dining car. Aperitivo with antipasti, cocktails, and drinks in the lounge bar.
• Lunches: Served on board or in local restaurants, from Tuscan trattorie to a cave restaurant in Matera.
• Excursions: Wine tasting in Brunello di Montalcino, truffle hunting in Piedmont, expert-guided tours of Palermo, Siena, and Venice (varies with each route).

All meals, selected drinks, and excursions are included.

For more information and to book your luxurious rail journey, please contact us.