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Vacations By Rail · Luxury Train, Independent

La Dolce Vita, Rome, Venice & Siena

Seven-day Italy loop: Rome, Venice, Siena on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

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La Dolce Vita, Rome, Venice & Siena is Vacations By Rail's seven-day independent journey through central Italy, blending leisurely city exploration with nights aboard the luxury La Dolce Vita Orient Express. The trip begins with four nights in Rome, where you stay in a 4-star or 5-star hotel of your choosing (Hotel Marcella, Rose Garden Palace, or Inn at the Spanish Steps) and take a private half-day tour covering the Colosseum, Forum, St. Peter's Square, and Trevi Fountain. On day four, you board the La Dolce Vita at Rome Ostiense for a two-night journey northward. Chef Heinz Beck, holder of three Michelin stars, curates dinner in the Restaurant Car on both nights, accompanied by cocktails and live music. Day five brings a guided tour of Venice and lunch overlooking Teatro La Fenice before returning to the train. Day six includes a guided tour of Siena's medieval architecture and a traditional Tuscan lunch, then a return journey to Rome. The trip suits luxury-seeking couples, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and history lovers who want a blend of independent exploration and structured experiences.

What to know before you look closer

  • The itinerary lists 4-star hotels but the Rome hotel options include both 4-star and 5-star properties; the final accommodation depends on which you select.
  • Optional excursions, cooking classes, and wine tastings are available for additional fees beyond the tour price.
  • Arrival and departure flights are not included; you arrange your own air travel to and from Rome.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Arrival in Rome

    A private transfer takes you to your chosen hotel, selected from a range of 4-star and 5-star accommodations, to begin exploring Rome's history and culture.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Exploring Rome

    A Private Half Day Roman Panoramic Tour by chauffeur-driven car, taking in St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, with an English-speaking guide and free time at each stop.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    A leisurely day exploring the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, and enjoying regional pasta at one of Rome's renowned restaurants, or a choice of optional excursions bookable for an additional fee.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Train

    La Dolce Vita to Venice

    A free morning in Rome, then a late-afternoon departure from Rome Ostiense aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, with dinner in the Restaurant Car curated by 3-Michelin starred Chef Heinz Beck, followed by cocktails and live music onboard.

    Meals: Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Train

    La Dolce Vita & Venice

    An Italian breakfast served in the opulent dining car before arriving in Venice for a guided tour and a lunch with views of the Teatro La Fenice. In the evening, the "Le Grand Soir" dinner onboard is brought to life by Chef Heinz Beck with live music.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Rome

    La Dolce Vita & Siena

    Arrival in Siena for a guided tour of its medieval architecture and a traditional Tuscan lunch. Reboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express for the return to Rome, enjoying an Italian aperitivo onboard before a private transfer to your hotel in Rome.

    Meals: Lunch

  7. Day 7

    Homeward bound

    A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward travel or journey home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Private half-day Roman Panoramic Tour by chauffeur-driven car covers St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain with an English-speaking guide and free time at each stop.
  • Day 4Late-afternoon departure aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express from Rome Ostiense; dinner in the Restaurant Car curated by Chef Heinz Beck, followed by cocktails and live music onboard.
  • Day 5Italian breakfast in the opulent dining car before arriving in Venice for a guided tour and lunch with views of Teatro La Fenice; evening dinner onboard with live music.
  • Day 6Guided tour of Siena's medieval architecture and a traditional Tuscan lunch; return journey on La Dolce Vita with Italian aperitivo before private transfer to Rome hotel.

Included

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast) in 4-star hotels
  • 2 nights in a Deluxe cabin on La Dolce Vita
  • Private transfers in Rome

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Arrival and departure flights

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes two nights in a Deluxe cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, with meals and onboard service included. Hotel stays in Rome are separate.
What meals are provided?
Breakfast is included daily at the hotel and aboard the train. Dinner is provided on the train on days 4 and 5, curated by 3-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck. A guided lunch in Venice (day 5) and a traditional Tuscan lunch in Siena (day 6) are included. Most other meals are on your own.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
Independent. You follow a planned itinerary and arrange your own time in Rome. Guided tours are provided in Venice and Siena, and private transfers are included in Rome.
How many nights do I spend in hotels versus on the train?
Four nights in a 4-star or 5-star Rome hotel (your choice of three options) and two nights in a Deluxe cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
What is included in the package?
Four nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, two nights in a Deluxe cabin aboard La Dolce Vita, private transfers in Rome, guided tours in Venice and Siena, and specified meals. Flights, insurance, and optional activities are not included.
Which train is used?
La Dolce Vita Orient Express, departing from Rome Ostiense, with stops in Venice and Siena before returning to Rome.

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