Venice & Tuscany on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

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Overview

The Highlights

  • Accommodation for two nights on La Dolce Vita Orient Express;
  • Gourmet meals curated by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck;
  • Beautiful scenery of the Tuscan countryside;
  • Visit to Venice and Siena. Exclusive enhancement tours optional;
  • 24-hour onboard service from your butler;
  • Onboard entertainment;
  • ​All meals and a selection of beverages onboard the train (top shelf drinks at additional cost);
  • ​Private transfers from your Rome hotel to the Ostiense station and return at the end of the journey;
  • Luggage handling.

The Tour

Step onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express for a remarkable voyage of Venice and Tuscany.

Begin with a private transfer from your hotel to the private La Dolce Vita Orient Express lounge at Rome Ostiense station. Board the train and enjoy delectable locally sourced meals carefully crafted for your journey by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck.

Once you arrive in Venice in the late afternoon, you can explore the city on your own. Or, enhance your visit with a private motorboat transfer to the heart of Venice. Glide through the enchanting canals towards an exclusive Palazzo for a private dinner.

On Day 2, wake up in the historic city of Siena and immerse yourself in Tuscan culture. Explore the city’s winding streets on your own. Or choose an optional special excursion including a city tour, visit to the Contrada Civetta Museum, and delightful Tuscan lunch.

Rejoin the train and return to Rome the next morning where your unforgettable journey comes to an end.

Countries Visited

  • Italy

Itinerary

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Day 1: Rome – Venice

Mid-morning, your private and included transfer will whisk you to Rome’s Ostiense train station, where La Dolce Vita‘s glamorous waiting room awaits. Your luggage is handled, and stowed in your cabin before you board. Embark on La Dolce Vita Orient Express.

As you head on a slow journey through the heart of Italy, savor the carefully crafted delights by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck. Arrive Venice in the late afternoon.

Disembark to enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own. Alternatively, we can make arrangements for a special curated experience of Venice. Perhaps you would enjoy including a motorboat transfer to the heart of Venice and private dinner at an exclusive Palazzo? Or a small-group private evening visit to the Duomo?

In the evening, rejoin the train to continue towards Siena. Enjoy a night cap and entertainment in the bar car.

Overnight on the train as you head south to Siena.

Day 2: Venice – Siena

Enjoy breakfast on board as you arrive Siena, surrounded by its stunning medieval architecture and Tuscan culture.

Take some time to explore the city on your own, or enhance your experience with a special guided tour of Piazza del Campo, its majestic Palace, and the Duomo. Continue your excursion with a visit to the Contrada Civetta Museum and enjoy a delightful Tuscan lunch.

Rejoin the train in the afternoon for your journey back to Rome. Enjoy a lavish dinner onboard and live entertainment on your final night.

Overnight on the train.

Day 3: Siena – Rome

After breakfast onboard, arrive back to Rome Ostiense train station. Your butler and train staff will arrange your luggage handling and your included private transfer to your hotel in Rome.

 

Dates & Prices

2025 Dates

June 24 - 26

July 21 - 23

August 23 - 25

September 1 - 3

October 1 - 3

October 12 - 14

November 17 - 19

December 5 - 7

December 20 - 22

  • Please note prices are in Euro. View approximate exchange rates.
  • All prices are per person.
  • Pricing varies based on travel date. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure.

2026 Dates

January 24 - 26

February 6 - 8

March 11 - 13

June 3 - 5

July 13 - 15

September 24 - 26

October 25 - 27

November 10 - 12

December 6 - 8

  • Please note prices are in Euro. View approximate exchange rates.
  • All prices are per person.
  • Pricing varies based on travel date. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure.

More

​The train journey includes private transfers to/from the train station, where you will be escorted to the fabulous private La Dolce Vita lounge. Your bags are whisked away to be stowed in your cabin on the train before you board.

We recommend the Orient Express La Minerva Hotel in Rome, the perfect match for the train, and just 10 minutes from the station. This stylish new hotel, the first in the Orient Express brand, is located in the heart of Rome on a quiet piazza but just steps from the Parthenon. Contact us for more information about our concierge service to make your arrangements and to secure your Virtuoso amenities for your VIP stay.