Cover The Orient Express La Dolce Vita combines 1960s Italian glamour with modern luxury as it traverses Italy’s stunning landscapes from the Alps to Sicily. (Photo: @ladolcevitaorientexpress / Instagram)
The Orient Express La Dolce Vita combines 1960s Italian glamour with modern luxury as it traverses Italy’s stunning landscapes from the Alps to Sicily. (Photo: @ladolcevitaorientexpress / Instagram)
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Step aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, where Michelin-starred dining, refined cabins, private excursions and five-star service redefine luxury train travel across Italy
When the Orient Express La Dolce Vita pulls into the station, you’re stepping into a meticulously crafted Italian dream. With fares starting from €3,060 per person for two days across Tuscany to €14,160 per passenger for four days immersed in golfing greens, this luxury rail journey commands serious investment. But what exactly does your ticket buy beyond the romance of slow travel? Expect refined cabins, curated cuisine, immersive excursions and the rare privilege of savouring Italy at its most enchanting pace.
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The price reflects genuine exclusivity
The Orient Express La Dolce Vita operates with just 62 guests per journey, ensuring an intimate atmosphere that traditional hotels simply cannot match. One-night itineraries begin at approximately €3,060, while two-night adventures start at £5,440 per person. The most exclusive four-day golf-themed journeys exceed €14,160 per person, taking guests through Rome, Brescia, Turin and Perugia.
Private sanctuary with modern luxuries
Every cabin features a private en-suite bathroom with a shower—a crucial distinction from some historic luxury trains where shared facilities are standard. On the Orient Express, deluxe cabins offer 75 square feet of cleverly designed space, with sofas that transform into comfortable double beds each evening. Suite cabins provide 118 square feet of indulgence, featuring separate sleeping and seating areas with armchairs and tables for private relaxation.
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Three-Michelin-starred cuisine throughout the journey
All meals are included and overseen by Heinz Beck, chef of Rome’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, La Pergola. Your ticket covers multi-course lunches and elegant Le Grand Soir dinners in the restaurant car, afternoon tea ceremonies and breakfast served privately in your cabin. This represents a dining experience that would cost hundreds of pounds at Beck’s Roman establishment.
Fine wines and signature cocktails
The generous beverage programme on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita includes premium Italian wines, signature cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and exceptional Italian coffee throughout your journey. The daily aperitivo ritual in the bar car features artisanal cocktails and antipasti buffets, creating the perfect atmosphere for socialising.
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Exclusive access to Italy’s hidden treasures
Itineraries include scheduled excursions with private transfers, meals and drinks. These aren’t standard tours—expect after-hours access to the Doge’s Palace in Venice when it’s closed to the public, wine tastings at centuries-old Tuscan vineyards and hands-on cooking classes with celebrated chefs. Such exclusive experiences would be nearly impossible to arrange independently.
Five-star personal service around the clock
Each carriage on the Orient Express has a dedicated 24-hour steward functioning as your personal butler, while every guest enjoys access to a guest experience manager and private concierge. This level of personalised attention ensures seamless experiences from luggage unpacking to in-cabin cocktail service, rivalling the world’s finest luxury hotels.
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