Orient Express La Dolce Vita marks a triumphant return to Italy for one of the world's most storied travel brands. Born from a partnership between Arsenale S.p.A. and Orient Express of the Accor Group, in collaboration with Trenitalia and Fondazione FS Italiane, the train traverses more than 16,000 km of Italian railway — including 7,000 km of historic, non-electrified lines seldom seen by modern travellers.
Designed by the acclaimed Milanese studio Dimorestudio, the interiors pay homage to the glamour, joie de vivre and artistic fervour of 1960s Italy. Sumptuous fabrics, smoked-mirror walls, lacquered ceilings and brass finishes celebrate Italian craftsmanship at every turn. With capacity for just 62 guests across six itineraries, La Dolce Vita offers an intimate, bespoke experience through some of Europe's most captivating landscapes.
On board, award-winning Italian cuisine and regional wines are served in a beautifully appointed restaurant car, while the Bar Car invites aperitivo rituals beneath a bright lacquered ceiling. Tailored excursions at each destination allow guests to explore hidden gems — from the UNESCO World Heritage streets of Matera to the vineyards of Montalcino — before returning to the comfort of their private cabin.
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Accommodation
The Orient Express La Dolce Vita carries 12 carriages: nine passenger cars and three staff cars, accommodating a maximum of 62 guests in three categories of cabin, each with a private bathroom.
Deluxe Cabins
Twelve Deluxe Cabins of 7 m² each offer sophisticated warmth with carpeted floors, wood-slat ceilings and a double bed (140 × 190 cm) that converts to a sofa by day. Footstools and side tables complete the refined setting, and every cabin is served by 24-hour room service featuring a curated selection of Italian savours.
Suite Cabins
Eighteen Suite Cabins of 11 m² feature uplifting décor in shades of orange, terracotta and purple with brass finishes — a true master bedroom available in double or twin configuration. Each suite includes a sofa, table, two armchairs and a private bathroom, dressed in fine Dimorestudio fabrics, smoked-mirror walls and lacquered burnt-sienna ceilings.
Presidential Suite
The singular Presidential Suite (La Dolce Vita Suite) represents the pinnacle of on-board living, offering the ultimate expression of Italian luxury rail travel.
Itineraries
Choose the journey that calls to you. Each itinerary may be reserved through our concierge.
Rome, Portofino, Venice and Tuscany
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An epic circuit from Rome to discover the wonders and secrets of Venice, followed by an immersion in Portofino — the charming village jewel of the Italian Riviera — before returning to the Eternal City.
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Venice and Tuscany: Rome – Venice – Siena – Rome
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Journey to the wonders of Venice before an immersion in Siena, a treasured Tuscan gem, rounding off with a return to Rome, the Eternal City.
from EUR 7,880 per passenger
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Eternal Stones of Matera: Rome – Matera – Pescocostanzo – Rome
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Set off from Rome to discover the splendors of Matera and its UNESCO World Heritage sites, journeying through the ancient landscapes of southern Italy before returning to Rome.
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From Sicily to Rome: Palermo – Taormina – Maratea – Rome
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A sweeping journey along the Tyrrhenian Coast, passing through the baroque grandeur of Palermo, the clifftop theatre of Taormina and the wild beauty of Maratea before arriving in Rome.
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Shores of Sicily: Catania – Palermo – Taormina – Catania
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Not currently scheduled by the operator (checked 2026-08-08). A circular Sicilian odyssey linking the vibrant energy of Catania, the cultural riches of Palermo and the spectacular clifftop scenery of Taormina.
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Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards: Rome – Montalcino – Rome
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A shorter overnight escape into the heart of beautiful Tuscany, seeking out the great vineyards of Montalcino and Italy's most beautiful hidden treasures before returning to Rome.
from EUR 3,060 per passenger
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From Rome to Sicily: Rome – Maratea – Taormina – Palermo
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A coastal journey along the shores of Sicily, taking in the wonders of Messina, the ocean vistas of Maratea and the spectacular beaches of southern Italy.
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The Truffle Route: Rome – Nizza Monferrato – Rome
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A gastronomic pilgrimage from Rome into the Piedmontese countryside, celebrating Italy's prized truffle harvest amid rolling vineyards and timeless hilltop villages.
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Venice to Rome: Venice - Siena - Rome
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A one-way overnight from Venice to Rome, pausing in Siena.
from EUR 3,720 per passenger
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Gourmet Escape to Venice
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A nine-hour day trip from Rome to Venice.
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From Rome to Istanbul
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The long run east, from the Eternal City to the Bosphorus.
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Northern Greens
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Piedmont, Brescia and the Tuscan hills.
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The Grand Tour
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The full length of Italy, Venice to Sicily.
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From Istanbul to Rome
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The eastbound run in reverse, Istanbul home to Rome.
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From Venice to Rome via Florence
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A one-night run south, pausing in Florence. The operator lists a second departure in Aug 2027 and in Sep 2027 whose exact date it does not publish on the results card.
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Venice & Tuscany in Winter
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Venice and Tuscany with winter light.
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Rome to Sicily via Naples
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South to Sicily by way of Naples.
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Italian Swing
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Apulia and Tuscany in one loop.
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Sicily to Rome via Naples
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Sicily back to Rome via Naples.
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Rome, Portofino and Venice
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One night, the Ligurian coast to the lagoon. The operator lists a second departure in Aug 2027 and in Sep 2027 whose exact date it does not publish on the results card.
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The Italian Wine Route
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Montalcino and Verona, for the wine.
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Rome to Venice
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A single night north to Venice.
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Jingle Route
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The Christmas run.
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Whispers at Midnight
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New Year aboard.
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The Carnival Party
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Into Venice for Carnival.
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Siena & The Palio
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Siena for the Palio.
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| Date | Direction / Route | From | Status | |
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| Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | Venice → Siena → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 1 Sep 2026 | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 2 Sep 2026 | Rome → Venice → Matera → Taormina → Palermo → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 8 Sep 2026 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 12 Sep 2026 | Rome → Matera → Pescocostanzo → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 14 Sep 2026 | Venice → Siena → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 24 Sep 2026 | Rome → Venice → Siena → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 29 Sep 2026 | Rome → Turin → Brescia → Tuscany → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 13 Oct 2026 | Venice → Siena → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 22 Oct 2026 | Rome → Venice → Budapest → Transylvania → Istanbul | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 30 Oct 2026 | Istanbul → Plovdiv → Sofia → Timișoara → Vienna → Venice → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 6 Nov 2026 | Rome → Naples → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 9 Nov 2026 | Palermo → Taormina → Naples → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 14 Nov 2026 | Rome → Nizza Monferrato → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | Rome → Nizza Monferrato → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | On request | Reserve → |
| Sun, 22 Nov 2026 | Rome → Montalcino → Rome | from £3,050pp per night | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 1 Dec 2026 | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 9 Dec 2026 | Rome → Bolgheri → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 9 Dec 2026 | Rome → Bolgheri → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 10 Dec 2026 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Rome → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 30 Dec 2026 | Rome → Montalcino → Venice → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 4 Feb 2027 | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 8 Feb 2027 | Rome → Bolgheri → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 9 Feb 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 25 Mar 2027 | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 29 Mar 2027 | Rome → Bolgheri → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 29 Mar 2027 | Rome → Bolgheri → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Tue, 30 Mar 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 4 Apr 2027 | Rome → Apulia → Siena → Tuscany → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 18 Apr 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 22 Apr 2027 | Rome → Naples → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 25 Apr 2027 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 2 May 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 2 May 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 3 May 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 8 May 2027 | Rome → Venice → Matera → Taormina → Palermo → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 16 May 2027 | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 20 May 2027 | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 23 May 2027 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 12 Jun 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 12 Jun 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 13 Jun 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 18 Jun 2027 | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 21 Jun 2027 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 25 Jun 2027 | Rome → Venice → Matera → Taormina → Palermo → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 1 Jul 2027 | Rome → Siena → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 8 Jul 2027 | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sun, 11 Jul 2027 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 15 Jul 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Thu, 15 Jul 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 16 Jul 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Mon, 19 Jul 2027 | Rome → Montalcino → Verona → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 6 Aug 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Fri, 6 Aug 2027 | Rome → Portofino → Venice | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 7 Aug 2027 | Venice → Florence → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 1 Sep 2027 | Rome → Maratea → Taormina → Palermo | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 4 Sep 2027 | Palermo → Taormina → Maratea → Rome | — | Available | Reserve → |
Cabins & Prices
| Cabin / Suite | Basis | Price |
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| Deluxe | per person, double occupancy | € 3,500 |
| Deluxe | per person, double occupancy (3-day/2-night) | € 7,000 |
Prices are indicative and subject to change and availability. Contact us for the latest rates and offers.
Destinations on This Journey
In-depth guides to the places you'll visit — what to see and where to eat at each stop.
Questions About the Orient Express La Dolce Vita
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