La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 5 days · 4 nights
The Grand Tour
Rome · Venice · Bari · Taormina · Palermo
La Dolce Vita Orient Express · 3 days, 2 nights
The Truffle Route
Two nights from Rome to Alba in Piedmont's Langhe hills, home of the white truffle and great red wines.
- RomeDay 1
- AlbaDay 2
- RomeDay 3
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration3 days
Nights2
RouteRome → Rome
Places visited2
From, per personEUR 6,560
Overview
The La Dolce Vita Orient Express leaves Rome in the afternoon and travels north overnight to Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. After a day among Piedmont's vineyards and truffle traditions, the train returns overnight to Rome Ostiense.
- A day in Alba, capital of the Langhe
- Optional white truffle hunt with an expert and trained dog
- Optional winery visit with Barolo tasting
- Two dinners by chef Heinz Beck
- Live music in the Bar Car
Day by day
Day 1RomeOn board
You are welcomed aboard in Rome and the train departs in the afternoon. In the evening, dinner by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck is served in the Restaurant Car. Live music in the Bar Car follows as the train travels north.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2AlbaOn board
Breakfast is served as the train arrives in Alba, among the vineyards of the Langhe. Local assistants accompany you into town to explore at your own pace, or you can join an optional visit to a celebrated winery for its wines and truffles. In the afternoon the train sets off for Rome, with a second dinner and music on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 3Return to Rome
Enjoy an Italian breakfast in your cabin or the Restaurant Car as the train approaches Rome Ostiense, where the journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you spend each night
- Night 1On board
- Night 2On 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
- 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
November 14, 2026
EUR 10,200.00 pp dbl
November 18, 2026
EUR 10,200.00 pp dbl
November 9, 2027
EUR 9,160.00 pp dbl
November 14, 2026
EUR 17,340.00 pp sgl
November 18, 2026
EUR 17,340.00 pp sgl
November 9, 2027
EUR 15,572.00 pp sgl
Deluxe Cabin
November 14, 2026
EUR 6,560.00 pp dbl
November 18, 2026
EUR 6,560.00 pp dbl
November 9, 2027
EUR 6,560.00 pp dbl
November 14, 2026
EUR 11,152.00 pp sgl
November 18, 2026
EUR 11,152.00 pp sgl
November 9, 2027
EUR 11,152.00 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
How much time do we have in Alba?
The train arrives in Alba on the morning of the second day and departs for Rome in the afternoon, giving you most of the day in town or on an optional experience. Local assistants meet the train and accompany you into town.
Can I join a truffle hunt?
Yes, as an optional experience. It includes a white truffle hunt with an expert and a trained dog, followed by a truffle lunch paired with Langhe wines including Barolo.
When does the train leave Rome?
The train departs Rome Ostiense in the afternoon of the first day, travels overnight to Alba, and returns overnight to arrive in Rome on the third morning. Both nights are spent on board in your cabin.
Which meals are included?
Dinner is served on board on both evenings, and breakfast on both mornings, with selected wines and drinks included. Lunch in Alba is at your own arrangement unless you book an optional experience.
Is this a good journey for food and wine lovers?
Very much so. Alba is the heart of the Langhe, famous for white truffles and fine red wines, and the dinners on board are created by 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.
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