Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards
One night from Rome to the Brunello country of Montalcino, with lunch and dinner on board and a morning return.
- RomeDay 1
- MontalcinoDay 1
- RomeDay 2
Overview
The La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Rome in the morning, serving lunch as the Tuscan landscape opens up. The afternoon is spent in hilltop Montalcino, home of Brunello wine, and the train returns to Rome Ostiense the next morning.
- Lunch and dinner by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck
- An afternoon in hilltop Montalcino
- Optional Brunello tasting at a renowned winery
- Live music and entertainment in the Bar Car
- Morning return to Rome
Day by day
Day 1Rome → MontalcinoOn board
A private transfer takes you to the lounge at Rome Ostiense before a morning departure, with lunch in the Restaurant Car. In the afternoon local assistants take you into Montalcino to wander its medieval streets or join an optional winery visit and Brunello tasting. Back on board, dinner is followed by live music and entertainment.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Return to Rome
Italian breakfast is served in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train returns. You arrive at Rome Ostiense in the morning.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Deluxe Cabin
- Sofa converts to a 140 × 190 cm double bed
- Mirrored back wall and wood-slat ceiling
- Ensuite bathroom with shower
- Ottomans double as tables and stools
- In-room safe
Suite
- Set up as a master bedroom with a 140 × 190 cm bed
- Sofa plus table and two armchairs
- Ensuite bathroom with shower
- Larger luggage space
- Double or twin arrangement
La Dolce Vita Suite
- Living and dining area, bedroom and walk-in wardrobe
- Bedroom bathtub plus a marble bathroom with double sinks
- Windows on both sides of the train
- Personal suite conductor and dedicated menu
- Private car transfers to and from the train
One Suite is specially adapted for guests with reduced mobility and is located close to the shared cars.
- Private transfer to the departure station
- Accommodation in your chosen Deluxe Cabin or Suite
- All meals on board as set out in the itinerary
- Selected wines and spirits, mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Onboard entertainment, including live music in the Bar Car
- Transfers between the train and the town centre at each stop
- Use of the lounge at Rome Ostiense
- Deposit
- 30% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 125 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Cabin Suite
Deluxe Cabin
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Questions about this journey
Is this a good first trip on the train?
Yes. It is a single night round trip from Rome, with lunch, dinner and breakfast on board and an afternoon in Montalcino.
Is wine tasting included in Montalcino?
Selected wines are served on board. Winery visits and Brunello tastings in Montalcino are optional experiences booked separately.
How do we get into Montalcino?
Local assistants meet the train and take you into the hilltop town, then bring you back for dinner. You can stroll the medieval streets or join an optional winery visit.
When does the journey end?
The train arrives back at Rome Ostiense on the morning of the second day. Italian breakfast is served on board before arrival.
Which meals are included?
Lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second, with selected wines and drinks. Menus are created by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck.
How do I check prices and dates?
Fares depend on the departure and the cabin category you choose. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.



