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La Dolce Vita: Europe’s Highlights
9 NIGHTS, ROME, VENICE, BUDAPEST, TRANSYLVANIA & ISTANBUL
Begin your European adventure a stone’s throw from the Pantheon with three nights at Corinthia Rome. Situated within a beautifully restored palazzo with refined and contemporary interiors, no stay is complete without an afternoon at the spa which echoes the spirit of ancient Roman baths. While here, visit the Colosseum, eat your bodyweight in pasta and enjoy a private VIP tour of The Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Next, board La Dolce Vita Orient Express train and enjoy four nights traversing the tracks through Venice, Budapest and Transylvania before arriving into Istanbul. View Europe’s gorgeous mountains from the comfort of your cabin, feast on delectable cuisine in the dining car, and enjoy strolls around market squares and alongside canals as you navigate some of Europe’s top cities.
Culminate your journey with two nights in Turkey at The Peninsula Istanbul. Enjoy mouthwatering mezze plates and sweet baklava while basking in views over the Bosphorus. To really soak up your surroundings embark on a full-day historic tour of the city before reflecting on your voyage, raising a glass to an itinerary rich in culture, cuisine and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Overview:
- 3 nights at Corinthia Rome located near the Pantheon
- VIP early morning tour of Vatican Museums, including Sistine Chapel
- 4 nights on board La Dolce Vita Orient Express train
- Journey through Venice, Budapest and Transylvania via rail
- 2 nights at The Peninsula Istanbul with full-day historic city tour
DAY 1-4 · Rome
Rome
3 nights at Corinthia Rome
Begin with three nights at Corinthia Rome, a stone’s throw from the Pantheon in a restored palazzo. Spend an afternoon at the spa, visit the Colosseum, enjoy pasta and take a private VIP tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
STAYING AT
Corinthia Rome
Corinthia Rome is a stylishly elegant hotel in a central location. Repurposing the former headquarters of Bank of Italy, it pairs gorgeous rooms and suites with dining by Carlo Cracco, a Piazzetta courtyard and a vault spa.
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Cheques to Check-Ins
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A bank turned sanctuary, where the spa occupies former vaults and brings Roman bathing traditions into a modern setting.
Fine dining All Day
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Great food is a non-negotiable here, from breakfast at Viride to relaxed courtyard dining and a chic late bar scene.
Eternal City’s Heart
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A central Campo Marzio address on Piazza del Parlamento that keeps Rome’s icons close, while the palazzo feels wonderfully self-contained.
DAY 4-8 · Venice
Venice
4 nights on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Board La Dolce Vita Orient Express for four nights through Venice, Budapest and Transylvania before arriving in Istanbul. View Europe’s mountains from your cabin, dine in the dining car and enjoy strolls around market squares and alongside canals as you navigate some of Europe’s top cities.
DAY 8-10 · Istanbul
Istanbul
2 nights at The Peninsula Istanbul
Culminate your journey with two nights at The Peninsula Istanbul. Enjoy mezze plates and baklava with views over the Bosphorus, then embark on a full-day historic tour of the city before reflecting on your voyage.
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Across this journey.
Private Early Morning Vatican Tour
Private Early Morning Vatican Tour With St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy a private VIP tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Private Full-Day Historic Istanbul Tour
Explore Istanbul on a private full-day tour focused on the city’s history.
YOUR JOURNEY IN PICTURES
Photography from this journey’s brochure.
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