Venice | Orient Express Hotel
Our destination celebration commences on the grand canals with an unforgettable evening of elite Italian craft and high hospitality.
- 6:00 PM — Exclusive Welcome Dinner & Private Shopping Exhibition: Generously hosted by Bottega Veneta at the breathtaking, VIC-exclusive Palazzo Bottega Veneta (Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel).
La Dolce Vita | Venice Departure
Savor a flexible, leisurely midday framework before stepping directly into a golden-era luxury transit dream.
- 12:00 PM — Late hotel room check-out, immediately followed by open Free Time in Venice to lunch independently, photograph the bridges, and sightsee at leisure.
- 4:30 PM — Coordinated group rendezvous and transit transfer departing from the hotel lobby.
- 6:00 PM — Boarding the magnificent, highly stylized railway marvel: La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
- 8:30 PM — A lavish cocktail-gala dinner experience commences on the rails as we move into the Italian heartland.
Siena & Rome | The Rome EDITION
Wake up to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows showing the rolling hillsides of Central Italy.
- Midday — Train arrival in historic Siena for a curated, private Al-fresco lunch.
- Late Afternoon — Journey onward toward Lazio. Guests have the option to refresh and dress directly in their train cabins before arrival.
- 8:00 PM — Arrival in the Eternal City with coordinated group transfers straight to The Rome EDITION.
- 9:30 PM — The Main Event: Stephanie's 55th Birthday Dinner & After Party—an extraordinary evening of high-fashion cocktail style and celebratory Roman glamour.
Rome | The Rome EDITION
A final sun-drenched gathering to wind down and toast to a magical collection of Italian memories.
- 12:30 PM — Festive Farewell Brunch in the EDITION Garden courtyard for those who wish to stay and relax before departures.
Logistics Quick Reference
Venice Welcome
Bottega Veneta VIP event begins at 6:00 PM on July 19th at Palazzo Bottega Veneta.
Rome Main Dinner
Coordinated arrival at 8:00 PM gets us checked in and seated for dinner at 9:30 PM on July 21st.
Travel Concierge
For assistance with room configurations, booking adjustments, or private transit needs, please reach out to:
Awilda Gonzalez
awilda@f1s.com
Style & Inspiration Guide
The 1971 Inspired Dress Code
A highly wearable, fluid interpretation of 70s resort elegance. Think breezy silhouettes, relaxed tailoring, and warm sunset tones.
Daytime Attire: Casual 1971 Italian Chic
Applies to: Canal leisure time, Train afternoons, and Siena exploration.
- The Vibe: Polished but effortless jet-set resort style. A contemporary nod to the iconic 70s aesthetic—not a literal vintage costume party.
- For the Ladies: Flowing maxi dresses, tailored shirt dresses, relaxed wide-leg trousers, refined coordinates, statement scarves, and oversized sunglasses.
- Footwear Alert: To move comfortably along the historic canals and cobblestones, we highly recommend **chic flats, loafers, block heels, or wedges** for daytime excursions.
- For the Gentlemen: Completely relaxed, comfortable, and fluid. Tailored sport shirts, unlined open collars, unstructured trousers, soft casual separates, driving loafers, or **clean, crisp daytime lifestyle sneakers**. Stiff, formal structures are completely out for daylight hours.
Evening Attire: Festive 1971 Italian Glamour
Applies to: Welcome Dinner, Monday Night Train Gala, & Tuesday Rome EDITION Celebration.
- The Vibe: Fashion-forward, upscale evening cocktail wear celebrating retro silhouettes. Perfectly curated for warm summer nights in Italy.
- For the Ladies: Bold and vibrant color palettes, elegant wrap dresses, sophisticated jumpsuits, dramatic statement sleeves, and iconic gold jewelry built to stand out.
- For the Gentlemen: Stylized evening resort wear. Think relaxed, unlined summer blazers, premium relaxed jackets, or linen separates paired beautifully with lightweight open dress shirts (no neckties required) and sleek loafers. Stiff traditional matching suits or heavy tuxedos are absolutely not required.
The Journey in View
Grand Canal Venice
Siena
The Voyage
Rome