Rome to Venice
One night from Rome to Venice via the medieval wine village of Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast.
- RomeDay 1
- BolgheriDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
Overview
The La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Rome late in the morning with lunch on board and reaches Bolgheri in the early afternoon. After dinner and live music, the train travels north overnight to arrive in Venice in the late morning.
- Lunch by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck
- An afternoon in Bolgheri among the vineyards
- Optional drive along Bolgheri's Cypress Road
- Live singer, pianist and musician on board
- Late-morning arrival in Venice
Day by day
Day 1Rome → BolgheriOn board
A private transfer brings you to the lounge at Rome Ostiense, and the train departs late in the morning with lunch on board. In the early afternoon you arrive in Bolgheri, a small medieval village, to stroll or choose an optional experience. Dinner is followed by a singer, pianist and musician in the Bar Car.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Venice
Breakfast is served in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train continues north. You arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia in the late morning, where the journey ends.
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
Which way does this journey go?
It runs one way from Rome to Venice, with an afternoon stop in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. The night is spent aboard in your cabin.
What is there to do in Bolgheri?
Bolgheri is a small medieval village known for its wine. You can stroll at leisure or book an optional experience such as a drive along its famous Cypress Road.
What time does the train arrive in Venice?
The train arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia in the late morning of the second day. Breakfast is served in your cabin or the Restaurant Car 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.
Is there a journey from Venice back to Rome?
Yes. Venice to Rome via Siena and From Venice to Rome via Florence both run in the opposite direction.
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.



