Orient Express La Dolce Vita – Palio Siena (Rome – Siena – Rome)

2 Night Journey – Depart Rome, Return Rome

Your evening departure from Rome marks the beginning of an three-day journey aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, where classic Italian glamour meets modern refinement. As the train slips into the Tuscan countryside, guests enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner on board while vineyard-clad hills unfold beyond the windows, setting the tone for an experience defined by elegance and anticipation.

In Siena, you are immersed in the drama of the Palio, Italy’s most celebrated and fiercely contested horse race. Held in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the Palio sees ten of Siena’s historic contrade compete in a breathtaking bareback race that lasts little more than a minute yet carries centuries of pride, rivalry and ritual. From an exclusive vantage point, witness the thunder of hooves, the colour of the pageantry and the electric atmosphere as the city becomes a living stage of medieval tradition.

The celebrations continue with a refined dinner in a private palace courtyard, where Sienese flavours and warm hospitality offer a quieter counterpoint to the day’s excitement. Later, back on board, music and nightcaps accompany your return through the Tuscan night to Rome, carrying with you the timeless spirit of Siena and the enduring allure of Italian tradition.

This luxury rail itinerary can also be enhanced with a pre or post hotel stay in Rome or form part of a larger fully ATOL bonded trip complete with flights.