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The LuxuryTrainTickets team is delighted to announce this extraordinary five-day, four-night journey from Rome to Istanbul aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. This voyage retraces the legendary route that defined the golden age of rail travel. This one-way adventure allows you to experience multiple iconic destinations while indulging in world-class cuisine and timeless elegance. Along the way, discover Venice’s glittering canals, Budapest’s grand boulevards, the storybook towns of Brașov and Sinaia in the Carpathians, before arriving in Istanbul.
Your journey begins with a private transfer from your hotel or the airport to the exclusive La Dolce Vita Lounge at Rome Ostiense, which opens three hours prior to departure. This chic, relaxing space offers the perfect setting to unwind before boarding. As evening falls, the train departs Rome, and you settle into your private cabin, watching the Italian countryside drift by. Dinner is served in the elegant Restaurant Car, where three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck presents a menu that sets the tone for the culinary excellence ahead. Later, live music from a pianist and vocalist creates a warm, sophisticated atmosphere as the train glides north towards Venice.
After a fresh, Italian breakfast on board, you’ll arrive in the shimmering city of Venice. Upon disembarking, you will be met by local assistants and transferred to the heart of the city by private water taxi. Today, you have the option to explore Venice at your leisure or choose from a selection of curated experiences (please see below for details). In the late afternoon, return to the station to rejoin the train. Dinner once again showcases the culinary mastery of Chef Heinz Beck. An evening of live music accompanies the onward journey east.
When you awake, the train will have arrived in Budapest, a city famed for its grand architecture and iconic bridges. Local assistants escort you by private transfer into the city, where the day is yours to explore independently or through curated experiences.
By late afternoon, return to the train for another exquisite dinner in the Restaurant Car. As the journey continues through Central Europe, live piano and vocal performances provide an intimate soundtrack to the evening.
Today, the train glides through the dramatic scenery of the Carpathian Mountains, arriving in the medieval town of Brașov. Wander its cobbled streets and charming squares at your own pace.
In the afternoon, rejoin the train in Sinaia for Aperitivo Hour. After this, a refined dinner curated by Chef Heinz Beck is served. As live music fills the carriage, the train departs eastward, leaving the Carpathians behind and heading to Istanbul.
On the final morning, arrive in Istanbul — a vibrant city where Europe meets Asia. Enjoy a final leisurely lunch onboard.
Upon arrival, local hosts welcome you and bid farewell.
Day Two:
Venice And The Art Of Mosaics: Orsoni Furnace - £1400 per passenger
Venice through Casanova’s Eyes - £780 per passenger
The Venetian Lagoon And The Magic Of Its Islands - £930 per passenger
Day Three:
Budapest Uncovered: Art, Wine, and History - £600 per passenger
Budapest and Buda Castle: A Discovery tour - £580 per passenger
Day Four:
A Dracula Affair: Castles of Transylvania - £600 per passenger
The initial price without upgrades is per person for the Deluxe Cabin option, which features its own En-Suite, wooden slat ceilings, mirrored walls and a sofa that your steward will unfold and make up into a double bed for the night. The space is utilised fantastically and offers a welcoming home from home with plush, soft carpet and natural wood.
THE DELUXE CABINS
The deluxe cabins are designed with cool colours for the architectural shell and coverings, mirrored back walls, and wooden slat ceilings. At night, the sofa transforms into a double bed, while the ottomans can be used as coffee tables or stools. The space is crafted to feel inviting and adaptable. The use of various materials, from the soft carpet to the natural wood on the ceiling, creates a cosy travel ambience.
THE SUITE CABINS
The suite cabins are designed as luxurious master bedrooms, complete with a sofa and a table accompanied by two armchairs, for social interaction while onboard. The furniture hues vary from inviting warm orange/terracotta to purple, accented with brass details. To enhance the spaciousness, smoked antique mirror surfaces adorn the walls, and the ceiling is finished in glossy lacquered "burnt Sienna".
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PLEASE NOTE: Receiving receipt of payment is not confirmation that your booking has been successful. We will contact you one to 10 working days after you have paid to confirm your booking, take further details of those travelling and send your itinerary. In the rare instance your booking cannot be fulfilled for any reason, such as the operator cancelling a journey or anything else beyond our control, we will be in touch with alternative options or will refund your payment.
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