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La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards

5-day Rome and Montalcino rail package centered on Tuscan vineyards

Railbookers offers this as a 5-day, 4-night independent rail package that starts and ends in Rome, with a stop in Montalcino at its center. The Rome stays include guided tours and food-focused activities, while the Montalcino stop focuses on Tuscany's winemaking tradition. Between the two, travelers take a train journey through the Tuscan countryside aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Because this is an independent package rather than an escorted tour, time outside the named guided elements is arranged for travelers to use as they choose. It suits travelers who want a short Italy trip built around food, wine, and one rail journey rather than a long multi-city tour, with Rome bookending a focused look at Tuscany's vineyards.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence available for this package does not include a day-by-day itinerary, so how the 4 nights split between Rome and Montalcino, and which day includes the train journey, are not confirmed here; check these details with Railbookers before booking.
  • This is listed as an independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, so time outside the named guided tours is not led by a tour manager.

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is listed as an independent rail package operated by Railbookers, rather than an escorted group tour.
What is included?
Guided tours and gastronomic activities in Rome, a focus on Montalcino's winemaking tradition, and a train journey through the Tuscan countryside aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
Which cities does it visit?
Rome, at the start and end of the trip, and Montalcino in between.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
It runs 5 days and 4 nights, priced from $5,839 per person.
Who operates this package?
Railbookers.

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