Two of Italy's great wine regions in three days. Bolgheri gave the world the Super Tuscans. Verona is the gateway to Valpolicella and its rich, raisined Amarone.
This round trip from Rome on La Dolce Vita Orient Express is made for wine lovers. The first afternoon is spent on the Tuscan coast in Bolgheri. The second day brings Verona, one of the loveliest cities in northern Italy.
Bolgheri sits on the Tuscan coast between Livorno and Piombino. It is famous for the Viale dei Cipressi, a five kilometre avenue of cypress trees immortalised by the poet Giosuè Carducci, and for the Super Tuscan wines first made here in the 1970s, including Sassicaia and Ornellaia.
Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage city, with a Roman arena that still hosts opera every summer. Just outside lies Valpolicella, where grapes are dried for months before pressing to make Amarone. Earlier versions of this route stopped at Montalcino rather than Bolgheri.
Tuscany on the way to Bolgheri
Journey Highlights
Bolgheri
An optional vintage car drive down the Cypress Road to a private wine estate.
Verona
The Arena, Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet's balcony in a day of exploring.
Amarone
An optional visit to a Valpolicella estate for lunch and Amarone.
Two Evenings on Board
Dinners by Heinz Beck and live music from a singer, pianist and musician.
Day by Day Itinerary
Timings are a guide only. The train operator confirms exact times with your travel documents, and they can change with rail and weather conditions.
Arrive in Rome
Fly to Rome and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre.
Hotel night in Rome with breakfast.
Super Tuscan Country
A private transfer brings you to the La Dolce Vita Lounge at Roma Ostiense. The train leaves in the morning, and lunch by Heinz Beck is served on board.
On arrival, local hosts take you into Bolgheri. Explore at your own pace, or choose the vintage car drive along the Cypress Road to a private estate for a cellar tour and tasting.
In the evening, return to the train for dinner and live music in the Bar Car.
First night on board. Lunch and dinner.
Fair Verona
Breakfast is served as the train runs north to Verona. Local hosts take you into the historic centre for a day at your own pace.
See the Arena on Piazza Bra, the market stalls of Piazza delle Erbe and the Roman Ponte Pietra over the Adige. Curated options include the Basilica of San Zeno with a private concert, a lovers' stroll to Borghetto sul Mincio, or Amarone in Valpolicella.
Verona's Arena was built in the first century AD and seats around fifteen thousand people. Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet here, and the city still receives thousands of letters addressed to Juliet each year.
Return to the train for a final dinner and music.
Second night on board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
An aperitivo on board
Return to Rome
Breakfast in your cabin as the train returns to Rome. Transfer to your hotel for a second night.
Breakfast. Hotel night in Rome.
Fly Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Holiday Prices
We book this journey as a complete holiday with flights, private transfers and hotel nights, so everything is joined up and protected. Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Deluxe cabin and a double or twin hotel room.
Holiday shape: 2 nights in Rome and 2 nights aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
What is included
- Return flights from the UK to Italy
- Private car transfers between the airport, your hotel and the station
- Two nights aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express in a Deluxe cabin
- All meals on board, selected drinks and the excursions included in the itinerary
- Two nights with breakfast at L'Orologio Roma
- A dedicated concierge service before you travel
- Detailed destination guide notes for your stay
Your hotels
L'Orologio Roma is a stylish four star hotel in a restored Neo Renaissance palazzo on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are all about five minutes away on foot, so the historic centre is on your doorstep.
Departure dates
The last published departure was in August. 2027 dates are being released now. Call us on 0333 405 0192 for the latest calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, home of the Super Tuscans, and Verona, the gateway to Valpolicella and Amarone.
Time in Bolgheri and Verona is included. Winery visits and the Valpolicella lunch are optional curated experiences with a supplement.
Earlier departures did. Current departures call at Bolgheri. For Montalcino, see Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards.
Flights, private transfers, two nights on board with meals and selected drinks, and two nights with breakfast in Rome.
It runs in summer. 2027 dates are being released, so please call us.