La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 5 days · 4 nights
The Grand Tour
Rome · Venice · Bari · Taormina · Palermo
La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 2 days, 1 nights
The Carnival Party
Rome to Venice for Carnival: an afternoon in Bolgheri, a masquerade evening on board and arrival in Venice mid-morning.
- RomeDay 1
- BolgheriDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration2 days
Nights1
RouteRome → Venice
Places visited3
From, per personEUR 4,440
Overview
This Carnival journey on the La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Rome in the late morning, with lunch on board, and stops in Bolgheri in the afternoon. That night the train hosts a masked Carnival party, and you arrive in Venice the next morning for the city's festivities.
- Lunch on board by chef Heinz Beck
- An afternoon in Bolgheri's wine country
- A masquerade evening with a themed Carnival game
- Live pianist and singer in the Bar Car
- Arrival in Venice at Carnival time
Day by day
Day 1Rome → BolgheriOn board
A private transfer takes you to the lounge at Rome Ostiense, and the train leaves in the late morning with lunch on board. In the afternoon you explore Bolgheri's cypress-lined roads and village streets, or join an optional experience. Back on board, dinner leads into a masked Carnival party with a pianist, a singer and a themed Carnival game.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Venice
A leisurely breakfast is served as the train crosses northern Italy. By mid-morning you arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia, in the heart of the city at Carnival time, where the journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you spend each night
- Night 1On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Entry level
Deluxe Cabin
12 cabins · 7 m²
- 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
Most popular
Suite
18 suites · 11 m²
- 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
One of a kind
La Dolce Vita Suite
1 suite · 30 m²
- 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
- Carnival masquerade evening on board
- 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
February 8, 2027
EUR 6,160.00 pp dbl
February 8, 2027
EUR 10,472.00 pp sgl
Deluxe Cabin
February 8, 2027
EUR 4,440.00 pp dbl
February 8, 2027
EUR 7,992.00 pp sgl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
When does The Carnival Party run?
It runs during Venice's Carnival season. Live dates are shown on this page and our team can confirm availability.
Do I need a mask or costume?
Guests are invited to wear masks for the Carnival evening on board. Bringing your own mask is a nice touch.
What happens at the masquerade evening?
After dinner, the train becomes a masked ball with live piano and vocals in the Bar Car and a themed Carnival game for guests. It is a prelude to the Carnival celebrations awaiting in Venice.
What time do we reach Venice?
The train arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia by mid-morning on the second day, leaving you free to join the Carnival celebrations. Breakfast is served on board before arrival.
Are Carnival balls in Venice included?
No. The journey ends on arrival in Venice, and any masquerade balls or events in the city are arranged separately.
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.
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