The Carnival Party

Step aboard the magnificent Orient Express La Dolce Vita for 'The Carnival Party: Rome - Bolgheri - Venice,' a two-day, one-night journey designed to immerse you in the enchanting spirit of Carnevale. This exclusive experience begins in the Eternal City and culminates in Venice, the legendary heart of Carnival traditions. Prepare for an unforgettable celebration that blends luxury travel with festive masquerade.

Indulge in Michelin-starred dining by Chef Heinz Beck, explore the timeless charm of Bolgheri's wine country, and attend an exclusive Carnival masquerade evening right on the train. With refined music, themed games, and an atmosphere of elegance, this moving ball serves as the perfect prelude, carrying you straight into the heart of Venice's famed festivities. It's more than a journey; it's a celebration on rails.

You can add days in Rome before the train and in Venice after it. Here are three suggested lengths:

• 4 days: 2 days before the train and 2 days after
• 5 days: 2 days before and 3 days after
• 6 days: 3 days before and 3 days after

Before the train: Rome

• Day 1: Arrive in Rome and transfer privately to your hotel. In the evening, walk to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
• Day 2: Visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica with a private guide, then spend the afternoon at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
• Day 3 (6-day option): See the Borghese Gallery in the morning, then spend the afternoon and evening in Trastevere.
• The next morning, transfer to the station to board La Dolce Vita Orient Express.

After the train: Venice

• Day 1: Take a private water taxi from the station to your hotel. Spend the evening in St Mark's Square.
• Day 2: Tour the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with a private guide, then take a gondola ride through the canals.
• Day 3 (5- and 6-day options): Take a boat to the islands of Murano and Burano.
• The next day, transfer to the airport or your onward train.

We arrange the hotels, private transfers and guides around your train dates, and we can change any day to suit you. Prices are on request, and we have special offers on add-ons for this journey.

To request an extension, use the enquiry form and tell us which option you would like, or call 800-724-5120 (toll-free in the US) or +1 786-408-0610 from outside the US. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +1 786-408-0610.