Return flights to Rome
Rail Journey
Departs: 16 May '26
Four days and three nights aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express: an unparalleled experience where golfing excellence meets the timeless elegance and charm of train travel.For true connoisseurs, it’s an invitation to experience every swing in style, immersed in the beauty of Italy’s most prestigious courses – Royal Park I Roveri, Franciacorta Golf Club, and The Club at Castiglion del Bosco or Antognolla Golf– while the train becomes a moving salotto and time itself turns into art. Upon your return in Rome, you can have the opportunity to experience Marco Simone Golf Club.
Your journey begins with a private transfer from your hotel or the airport to the La Dolce Vita Orient Express lounge at Rome Ostiense. With doors opening three hours before departure, this refined space offers a quiet moment to unwind before your voyage. Once aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a new dimension of travel begins: elegant, relaxed, and timeless. The evening opens with a gourmet dinner by Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck with an Italian-inspired menu, masterfully reimagined with a contemporary twist. To complete the experience, live music and iconic cocktails in the bar car set the tone for a joyful, sophisticated, and convivial evening to remember.
Day two leads you into the authentic heart of Piedmont, to the renowned Royal Park I Roveri. Located within La Mandria Regional Park—a protected natural area outside Turin—this exclusive club represents the perfect combination of technical challenge, landscape, and history. Surrounded by the majestic backdrop of the Alps, you’ll enjoy an intense day of golf at one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs. After the game, you’ll be welcomed aboard your moving lounge. The evening begins with a signature dinner by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, who creatively reinterprets the flavors of the Piedmont region. Live music then fills the carriages with refined ambiance: a perfect moment for contemplation, conversation, or simply the joy of being part of an extraordinary journey.
On the third day, the train glides through iconic landscapes. A refined breakfast is served on board, featuring sweet and savory options, artisan pastries, fresh fruit, and signature coffee. The morning continues in Franciacorta, among rolling hills and world-renowned vineyards. Here, the Franciacorta Golf Club offers a technically challenging and thrilling game, surrounded by unforgettable scenery. After a day on the course, you’ll return to the train, where the evening unfolds with another gourmet dinner, followed by convivial moments and live entertainment in the Bar Car.
Your finalday unfolds in the heart of authentic Tuscany, at the prestigious The Club at Castiglion del Bosco. Set amid the rolling hills of the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia, this private course meanders through manicured vineyards, ancient woodlands, and sweeping vistas. The course strikes a masterful balance between sporting challenge and full immersion in the Tuscan countryside. Following your round, you’ll return to the refined comfort of La Dolce Vita Orient Express. The evening begins with a dinner by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, who brings a contemporary touch to the authentic flavors of Tuscan tradition. As night descends, the Bar Car glows with soft light and vibrant life, cocktails, live music, and warm conversation filling the air. In the evening after the celebrations, your arrival at Roma Ostiense concludes the journey, bringing with you memories that will be cherished for a long time. For those who purchase the ‘The signature Fairway Collection’ package, an additional night in Rome and one day at Marco Simone Golf Club are included.
For the Journey Departing on May 16th, The Club at Castiglion del Bosco will be replaced with the beautiful Antognolla Golf Club.
Rome, Italy
Recently opened after the restoration of a Neo-Renaissance building on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the L’Orologio Roma, like its sister hotels in Florence and Venice, offers comfort and style in the very heart of the city. Campo dei Fiori, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are only five minutes’ walk away.
Return flights to Rome
Return private car transfers
Four days and three nights aboard La Dolce Vita Orient-Express
All select meals and excursions on board
Two nights' accommodation staying at La Minerva, Rome
The services of the Kirker Concierge
Kirker's unique Guide Notes
Local Taxes: Please note that the majority of destinations have now imposed a local Tourist Tax, which guests are obliged to pay directly to the hotel upon check-out as part of your extras bill. The charge ranges from approximately €2 to €15 (i.e.approx £2 to £14) per person per day; depending on destination and hotel star rating. Please note that local governments reserve the right to amend charges from time to time.
For departures 16 May 2026 5 night holiday price from £14,781, saving up to £2,468
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