La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome & Tuscany

Your journey begins in style with included UK airport lounge access before your flight to Rome. On arrival, you'll be met for a private transfer to your luxury accommodation – a palatial hotel located on the Piazza della Repubblica, one of the city's most enviable locations, and just a short stroll from some of the city's many historic monuments and attractions. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the rich variety of sites, from the legendary Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican's famed Sistine Chapel.

Your day begins with breakfast at your hotel, before an included transfer to Rome's Ostiense Station, where you'll have time to relax at your dedicated La Dolce Vita departure lounge before boarding the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Allow your steward to show you to your cabin or suite, then relax as the scenery shifts from urban city outskirts to the rolling greenery of the Italian countryside. With time to enjoy the journey, head to the lounge car for an aperitif, then to the dining car for a sumptuous lunch serving the best in Italian cuisine, designed by 3-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck.

The afternoon brings with it picturesque views of Tuscany as you approach Torrenieri in Montalcino, a typical village surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. Here, you'll have the choice to explore Montalcino or opt for an optional extra with a trip to a prestigious winery, enjoying a guided tasting. Back on board, your evening will be lit up with live music and Le Grand Soir evening dinner – a sumptuous, multi-course affair.

Stay: La Dolce Vita Orient Express

On your return to Rome this morning, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast with views of the ever-changing scenery. Then, back in the capital, it's time to say farewell to the gleaming carriages or La Dolce Vita Orient Express as a private transfer sees you back to the same luxurious hotel. The rest of the day is yours to experience this iconic city. From ancient history and the arts to cuisine and fashion, Rome offers no shortage of pursuits. Consider visiting St Peter's Basilica, visit the must-see Spanish Steps or simply admire the city's architecture and discover hidden side streets.

Enjoy a final morning in Rome before an arranged transfer will whisk you to Rome Fiumicino airport ready for your flight back to the UK.