Orient Express La Dolce Vita

We are pleased to introduce the Orient Express La Dolce Vita. Welcoming passengers soon, six new trains will give guests the opportunity to travel in unrivalled luxury across 14 regions of Italy as well as iconic routes across Europe.

Transversing between Northern and Southern Italy as well as Rome, Paris, Istanbul and Split, the new Orient Express La Dolce Vita offers five-star services as standard with leisurely-paced tours on routes inspired by those from the Golden Age of Travel.

A venture between Arsenale and Accor, the new trains pay tribute to ‘La Dolce Vita’, a historical period of great artistic and eclectic fervour in Italy during the 1960s. Offering an experience where the journey becomes the destination, the new Orient Express La Dolce Vita builds on the history and the legend of the original train over a century ago

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Orient Express La Dolce Vita – A new level of luxury

Celebrating the art of luxury lifestyle, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita encapsulates an interior décor that celebrates the master craftsmanship of Italian design. Taking inspiration from the 1960s and 1970s, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita combines the Golden Age of Italian design with the contemporary spirit of luxury travel.

Representing a legendary time for luxury lifestyle and design, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita is a symbol of the height of luxury in Italy during the 60s. With an interior décor that is truly exquisite, this modern-day interpretation of a luxury train represents a legendary time when nothing was ever too much.

Designed by Dimorestudio, the sumptuous décor of the train has been boldly and beautifully crafted by masters of Italian design. Celebrating the fusion of design, craftsmanship and creativity, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita is a truly unique modern take on the age-old luxury tradition of rail travel.

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Discover Italy and beyond onboard the new Orient Express La Dolce Vita

Embark on a beautiful journey through Italy while celebrating the Italian luxury lifestyle. Enjoy ‘slow tourism’ as you discover forgotten roads, hidden treasures and architectural triumphs onboard one of the world's most luxurious trains.

The new Orient Express La Dolce Vita winds through the beautiful Italian landscape between hidden coastal towns, mountain villages, glorious beaches and exquisite Italian countryside, taking guests on a truly unforgettable journey through the warm Mediterranean climate.

With a wealth of itineraries on offer, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita appeals to a wide audience who wish to discover Italy in style. From the diverse landscapes of Northern Italy to the enchantment of central Italy through to the very South of Italy with a fusion of history, flavour and culture.

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Northern Italy

For those seeking a cosy and luxurious journey, the North of Italy is the perfect place to explore via rail. As the Orient Express La Dolce Vita makes its way through the diverse landscapes on offer, guests will be treated to unrivalled landscapes, deep culture and the exceptional art of Italy’s northern regions.

Explore the secrets of Venice, the enchanting region of Langhe and discover the beauty of the Gonzaga’s in Mantova. The Northern Italian route of the Orient Express La Dolce Vita includes truly exquisite mountain landscapes along the Vie del Barbaresco and Alba.

Those travelling in November will be treated to the first truffles and wine of the season or the first views of the fresh snow-capped peaks of the Alps. With a rich history and diverse landscape, journeys through the North of Italy promise to be truly memorable.

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Central Italy

Offering guests slow, sumptuous travel, central Italy offers a round-trip that they will remember for years to come. Discover Rome by rail or the enchanted gardens of Ninfa to the rolling hills of Umbria.

With winding routes through vineyards and olive orchards, itineraries through central Italy are set to offer a relaxing and immersive journey through one of the most visually pleasing areas in the entire world.

From the artistic treasures of Tuscany to Siena and Florence, those looking to relax and unwind while being open to inspiration are invited to board the Orient Express La Dolce Vita for a truly visually rich journey across central Italy.

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Southern Italy

With winding routes along the west coast that combine history, flavour and culture, guests can expect a truly unique experience of Southern Italy. With rich Sicilian culture offering a decadent lifestyle, guests are invited to experience what life is like in Southern Italy as they take a leisurely route through the South.

A wide range of itineraries for Southern Italy will be available with select journeys venturing up to Campania to see Naples, Pompei and Paestum, a truly unique journey that enables guests to see the real highlights of Italy in the comfort of luxury rail travel.

With a winning combination of artistry, heritage and some of the very best food in the world, a journey onboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita through the South of Italy will be a journey full of flavour, flamboyance and fascination.

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Iconic luxury train journeys across Europe

The Orient Express La Dolce Vita will also travel between eight countries between iconic European cities, celebrating the historical routes taken by some of the most famous luxury trains to exist. Offering the very best selection of some of the most inspirational cities in Europe, journeys onboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita will remain highly exclusive.

Offering a highly emotional travel experience, the European itineraries are designed to offer guests a taste of the continent while experiencing nothing short of pure luxury. While most itineraries are centred around Italy, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita does break from the borders and travel far across Europe.

With three dedicated itineraries to journeys that are further afield, guests who crave exploration can venture forth into Europe for a taste of some of the most iconic cities in the world.

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Paris and Rome

Two of the most romantic cities in the world are brought closer together with a journey onboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita. Embarking through the Riviera, this route follows a part of the historical Rome-Express, an exquisite train from 1883 that linked England to Italy.

Inspired by this journey, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita begins with a rendezvous in Paris before heading to Rome via Nice and the South of France along the French and Italian coast.

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Rome to Venice to Split

An inspired journey along the coast, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita heads to Trieste from Venice along the Dalmatian coast. Admiring the beauty that is behold along the way, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita follows a portion of the historical Orient Express route before diverting back to the coast where guests can gaze on the islands of Croatia.

The destination of Split is known for its fine art and culture, offering a perfect conclusion to a truly unique journey.

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The historic route to Istanbul

Celebrating art and culture, the journey between Rome to Istanbul is one that brings these two inspirational cities together for an unforgettable journey.

The journey begins in Rome, a true embodiment of La Dolce Vita before whisking passengers off to glorious Venice in search of its secret hidden treasures. The journey touches on the historic route of the original Orient-Express before heading to mythical Istanbul where the journey concludes.

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5 star service as standard

As guests have come to expect, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita is no short of luxury. Encapsulating Italian style and design, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita is the perfect vessel to discover some of the most iconic sights in the world.

Enhancing this experience even further is the service that comes as standard with every journey. With renowned chefs and bartenders, guests can expect their senses to be inspired with some of the best cuisine ever sampled. With award-winning Italian wines and exclusive recipes by master chefs, the culinary experience onboard alone is something truly special.

Unrivalled level of service from the onboard stewards ensures your every request is met. With fine dining restaurant cars as well as lounge bars, even personal service direct to your cabin, nothing is too much trouble or out of the question.

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Journeys commence soon

Itineraries for the Orient Express La Dolce Vita are expected to be released soon with maiden journeys expected to commence in the coming months. Journeys offered by Accor and the Orient Express La Dolce Vita.

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