THE ARCHITECTURE OF ITALIAN DESIGN
Italy's Brand-New, High-Design Locomotive Masterpiece
As a summer add-on or a seamless transition to your private Tuscan villa portfolios, our desk commands direct, verified booking bridges to the highly anticipated La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Purpose-built as a moving tribute to the cinema, glamour, and artistic spirit of 1960s Rome, this small-ship style locomotive features mid-century Italian craftsmanship designed by Dimorestudio.
Navigating historic tracks through 14 pristine regions, your journey stays away from mass tourist crowds, with curated land-stop access to hidden vineyards, ancient hilltop towns, and seasonal artisan truffle routes.
Dimorestudio: Mid-Century Glamour at Speed
Paying homage to the artistic and design boom of the 1960s and 1970s, the train's interiors are envisioned by the internationally acclaimed Dimorestudio.
Every carriage serves as a silent narrator of your journey, echoing the richness of Italian heritage through subtle details and rich textures:
The Architectural Palette: A refined combination of custom, eclectic furnishings, warm walnut wood, polished brass, and jewel-toned velvets.
The Details: Custom-designed lighting fixtures that cast soft, delicate glows against sage-green lacquered walls, creating a cozy and inherently timeless atmosphere.
The Homage: Expertly curated spaces that nod to the work of Italian designers and artists like Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa, and Lucio Fontana.
The Art of Pure Pleasure: All-Inclusive Grand Luxe
A voyage calibrated for the senses. From dawn until night, every moment onboard is designed to turn slow rail travel into a study in Italian indulgence.
The Art of Pure Pleasure: All-Inclusive Grand Luxe
A voyage calibrated for the senses. From the first light of morning to the last note of the piano at night, every moment onboard is designed to turn slow rail travel into something closer to living inside a beautiful memory.
A Day Onboard
A Culinary Journey by Chef Heinz Beck
Aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, gastronomy isn't merely served, it's woven into the very rhythm of your journey. Your passage includes a full, continuous culinary program designed by Rome's three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck.
As the train glides through changing landscapes, your palate journeys through the traditions, aromas, and colors of the Italian regions passing outside your window.
The Morning Ritual: Wake to a leisurely breakfast of warm, freshly baked Italian pastries, artisanal cheeses, and perfectly pulled espresso, the countryside waking up alongside you.
A Leisurely Lunch: Midday brings a multi-course lunch, celebrating seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the regions the train travels through.
The Italian Aperitivo: As afternoon eases into dusk, the Bar Car takes center stage for a proper Aperitivo hour, hand-crafted appetizers, regional wines, and signature cocktails, in the golden hour before dinner.
The Gourmet Dinner: The heart of the evening. A candlelit, multi-course dinner from Chef Heinz Beck, paired with quiet, attentive service and the gentle sway of the train beneath you.
The Dining Car: Refined Eclecticism
The dedicated dining car welcomes guests into a refined combination of eclectic furnishings and striking geometric designs. The walls, coated in a delicate sage-green lacquer, pair with custom soft lighting to create a cozy, intimate setting designed to complement the cuisine prepared onboard.
The Bar Car: The Heartbeat of the Train
A well-appointed lounge featuring high-gloss lacquered ceilings and sophisticated furnishings wrapped in warm beige, cream-white, and camel hues.
Daytime Tranquility: A quiet, sunlit salon perfect for intimate conversations, reading, or sipping a perfectly balanced midday espresso.
Evening Magic: After dinner, live music shifts the atmosphere of the car. It becomes a sophisticated lounge for those who want to chat late into the night over a rare digestif, taking in the rhythm and mystery of an ageless rail adventure.
Your All-Pass Execution
A voyage calibrated for the senses. From the first light of morning to the last note of the piano at night, every moment onboard is designed to turn slow rail travel into something closer to living inside a beautiful memory.
The Onboard Menu: All meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon Aperitivo, and dinner, fully conceptualized by three-Michelin-starred talent.
Premium Beverage Program: A continuously flowing selection of fine Italian wines, spirits, signature cocktails, artisanal coffees, and soft beverages throughout the journey.
The Private Station Lounge: Exclusive access to the private, Hugo Toro-designed La Dolce Vita Lounge at the Roma Ostiense station, complete with premium luggage handling, dedicated check-in, and complimentary canapés and drinks prior to boarding.
Curated Off-Train Excursions: Seamlessly integrated private tours, local guide access, and entry fees for the cultural highlights or golf circuits specified along your chosen itinerary.
24/7 Dedicated Service: An impeccable ratio of onboard staff and specialized cabin stewards to ensure your custom preferences are anticipated around the clock.
Private Retreats on the Rails
Every carriage is an intimate retreat designed for privacy, with painstaking attention to detail and the quiet spirit of a bygone era.
The Deluxe Cabin: Refined Comfort
The Deluxe Cabin offers a cozy, meticulously designed setting that makes the most of both space and style. It serves as an inviting escape after a day of Italian exploration.
The Space: A comfortable, stylish sofa transforms with ease into a plush double bed for the evening. Multi-functional poufs double gracefully as small tables or extra stools.
The Aesthetic: The walls carry beautiful, strategically placed mirrors that draw in the natural light filtering through the windows, paired with rich wood ceilings for a warm, inviting glow.
The Details: Clean lines, fine Italian materials, and a private en-suite bathroom, all without ever sacrificing your personal space.
The Suite Cabin: An Expanded Living Experience
For guests seeking a grander residential feel on the tracks, the Suite Cabin delivers an incredibly warm, refined, and inviting private living area.
The Space: Designed with an expansive, dedicated living layout that features a spacious sofa, a handsome small table, and two elegant armchairs providing the ultimate configuration for mid-journey relaxation.
The Palette: Wrapped in a rich, enveloping color story ranging from warm orange and terracotta to striking violet, perfectly complementing the cabin's luxurious brass detailing.
The Artistry: Expertly positioned smoked mirrors effortlessly open up the room and delicately reflect the passing Italian countryside. Over head, a ceiling coated in a striking, high-gloss "burnt sienna" lacquer gives the suite a dramatic, extra layer of charm.
The Amenities: Complete with a beautifully appointed private en-suite bathroom, every element seamlessly melds mid-century design with flawless modern functionality.
Italy by Rail — Choose a Journey
LA DOLCE VITA ORIENT EXPRESS: THE ITINERARIES
1. Italian Splendour
Venice and Portofino: Rome > Venice > Portofino > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Rome, Portofino and Venice: Rome > Portofino > Venice (2 days / 1 night, One way)
Rome to Venice: Rome > Siena > Venice (2 days / 1 night, One way)
Venice to Rome: Venice > Siena > Rome (2 days / 1 night, One way)
Venice and Tuscany: Rome > Venice > Siena > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Eternal Stones of Matera: Rome > Matera > Palena/Matera > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
2. Taste of Italy
The Truffle Route: Rome > Nizza Monferrato > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
The Italian Wine Route: Rome > Montalcino > Verona > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards: Rome > Montalcino > Rome (2 days / 1 night, Round trip)
3. Special Itineraries
The Carnival Party: Rome > Siena > Venice (2 days / 1 night, One way)
Siena & The Palio: Rome > Siena > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Jingle Route: Rome > Naples > Florence > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Whispers at Midnight: Rome > Montalcino > Venice > Rome (3 days / 2 nights, Round trip)
Fairways & Fine Rail: An Italian Golf Journey
An immersive exploration of Italy's most storied, refined golf courses designed for connoisseurs who demand excellence on and off the green.
Where Timeless Elegance Meets the Green
La Dolce Vita Orient Express introduces 'The Golf Train,' an exclusive collection of four-day, three-night journeys that marry the thrill of slow rail travel with the prestige of world-class golf. Whether you're a seasoned player, a passionate beginner, or a non-golfing companion seeking pure relaxation, this is a journey through some of Italy's most beautiful, diverse landscapes.
The Pro Companion: Onboard, an internationally recognized professional golfer enriches each day with technical insights, personal stories, and small-group sessions.
Life Onboard: Between rounds, enjoy a three-Michelin-starred culinary journey by Chef Heinz Beck, unwind to live music in the Bar Car, and watch the changing Italian scenery glide past your window.
For the Non-Golfer: Companions who prefer to skip the fairways are warmly welcomed. Off the train, enjoy the quiet of storied clubhouses, signature cocktails, and soothing massages designed for real rejuvenation.
1. Italian Swing
Rome > Apulia > Siena > Tuscany > Rome (4 Days / 3 Nights, Round Trip)
A journey where true golf lovers can experience the timeless allure of the sport in real style. Travel through beautiful landscapes and rich atmospheres, with the opportunity to play at a curated selection of Italy's most storied courses:
San Domenico Golf Club
The Club at Castiglion del Bosco(A flagship Tuscany highlight)
Antognolla Golf or Argentario Golf Club
An exclusive post-return opportunity to experience the iconic Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome.
2. Northern Greens
Rome > Brescia > Turin > Tuscany > Rome (4 Days / 3 Nights, Round Trip)
A journey where golfing excellence meets the historic charm of Northern Italy and the rolling hills of the countryside. This route is an invitation to experience every swing in style, immersed in true architectural and natural beauty at Italy's most storied clubs:
Royal Park I Roveri
Franciacorta Golf Club
The Club at Castiglion del Bosco or Antognolla Golf
An exclusive post-return opportunity to experience the iconic Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome.
A New Chapter in Hospitality
The Birthplace of a New Legacy
In 1883, the Rome-Express train physically connected France to Italy for the first time, establishing Rome as one of the world's most popular stopovers. Today, that history transitions from rail to land. Rome is home to the brand's first-ever hotel: Orient Express La Minerva.
Nestled in the heart of the ancient capital, this historic property has been fully reimagined as a home for quiet style and real hospitality.
A Historic Gateway: Positioned amidst the wonders of ancient Rome, the hotel honors the deep, historic relationship between the eternal city and the legacy of luxury rail travel.
The Perfect Pairing: Designed to serve as the ideal pre- or post-night anchor for your La Dolce Vita Orient Express journey, from the moment you wake up in Rome until you step onto the trainstoric relationship between the eternal city and the legacy of luxury rail travel.
The Ultimate Pairing: Designed to serve as the perfect pre- or post-night anchor for your La Dolce Vita Orient Express journey, allowing you to immerse yourself in the Orient Express ecosystem from the moment you wake up in Rome until you step onto the train.