Railbookers · Independent rail package

The Gems of Italy and La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards

Italy tour combining Florence, Venice, Rome and La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night independent rail package through Italy. Travelers spend two nights in Florence, taking in the city's Renaissance streets and museums, then two nights in Venice, described as a romantic city of canals, before continuing to Rome. From there, the trip's centerpiece is a ride aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express into Montalcino, a town at the heart of Tuscany's wine country, before the itinerary returns to Rome. Because Railbookers books the trains and hotels but does not send a guide along for the day-to-day sightseeing, this suits travelers who are comfortable managing their own transfers and time in each city once the bookings are made. It is a good fit for couples marking a special trip and for anyone whose main interest is Italian food, wine, and countryside rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers doesn't publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package in the material we have; confirm the route, night counts in Rome, and the exact Orient Express timing with them before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes a journey aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express to Tuscany's wine country around Montalcino.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is an independent rail package. Railbookers arranges the trains and hotels, but there is no tour guide with the group day to day.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Florence and Venice (two nights each), Rome, and Montalcino in Tuscany's wine country.
How long is the trip?
9 days and 8 nights.
What is the starting price?
From $8,179.

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