The La Dolce Vita Orient Express is now bookable ahead of its launch next year..
The luxurious train will make its debut in summer 2025, 150 years after the establishment of the original Orient Express. Travellers can choose between nine itineraries in Italy, with routes headed for a variety of destinations including Sicily, Monferrato, Matera, Venice, Portofino and Palermo.
Designed by Dimeore studio, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express will have 12 deluxe cabins and 18 suites, all of which are ensuite and offer room service. Guests can expect authentic gastronomy, with homemade Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily by Michelin-star chefs in the dining carriage.
Traditional Italian aperitivi, complete with antipasti and cocktails, will also be available in La Dolce Vita’s “Lounge Bar”. Meanwhile, entertainment in the form of live music, storytelling and board games will be offered throughout the journey.
Bookings need to be combined with additional, flights, train connections, hotels and transfers, giving guests full benefits when booking and this includes a 24/7 emergency support service to assist with any unplanned disruptions or issues that may arise during the trip.
This innovative concept of luxury train travel is not just about combining services; it’s about setting a new standard in travel luxury, offering an unparalleled experience that will redefine the way people think about train travel. The train has been inspired by “La Dolce Vita”, a historical period of glamour, joie de vivre and artistic fervour that swept Italy during the 1960s. The new incarnation of the brand is conceived by Arsenale and Orient Express, part of the Accor Group, and Accor will act as hospitality partner for the journeys, with the train travelling through more than 16,000km of railways covering some of Italy’s “hidden treasures” and “architectural triumphs’’.
This is about bringing the Orient Express expertise and a wide product collection to travellers who want to experience the new La Dolce Vita beginning next year. The beauty is that all the itineraries can be combined with other destinations and activities to tailor-make the Italian journey of a lifetime.
All journeys on La Dolce Vita Orient Express will depart from Rome’s Termini station, where the iconic Orient Express experience will begin with a personal welcome from the train’s concierge team and a complimentary beverage in the lounge bar.
