La Dolce Vita Orient Express | Italy’s New Luxury Train – Routes & 2026–2027 Dates
La Dolce Vita Orient Express is Italy’s newest luxury train, offering elegant all-inclusive rail journeys across the country’s most celebrated regions. From the canals of Venice and the vineyards of Tuscany to the sun-drenched landscapes of Sicily, the train combines refined design, gourmet dining and curated excursions — a standout choice for travellers planning luxury train journeys across Europe and an ideal centrepiece for luxury train travel in Italy.
Unlike the historic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which operates international journeys across Europe, La Dolce Vita Orient Express is entirely dedicated to Italy. Designed with a contemporary interpretation of mid-century Italian style, it blends cinematic interiors, gourmet dining and immersive excursions to create a distinctly modern luxury rail experience.
If you’re still choosing between European styles, see our guide to luxury train travel in Spain for heritage options and slower-paced rail touring.
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Explore Italy & Europe by Luxury Train
Italy is one of Europe’s most rewarding countries for luxury rail: compact distances, huge regional variety, and a natural flow between cities, countryside and coast. For broader planning, explore our Italy and Europe hub pages below — ideal if you’re comparing destinations or combining multiple countries.
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Italy is one of Europe’s most rewarding countries for luxury rail: compact distances, huge regional variety, and a natural flow between cities, countryside and coast. For broader planning, explore our Italy and Europe hub pages below — ideal if you’re comparing destinations or combining multiple countries.
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Browse Europe’s leading luxury trains and regional guides — useful if you’re weighing Italy against Spain, France, Scotland or beyond.
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express Brochure
Download our La Dolce Vita Orient Express brochure for full details of routes, departure dates, suite categories and pricing. The brochure provides a clear overview of the different journeys across Italy, from short one-night experiences to extended multi-region tours.
● Early booking is strongly recommended, particularly for peak spring and autumn departures. Higher suite categories and themed journeys frequently sell out well in advance. ●
Routes on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
The La Dolce Vita Orient Express operates a collection of refined Italy luxury train routes, each centred on Rome and designed to showcase the country’s landscapes, gastronomy and cultural heritage. Journeys travel north towards Venice, Siena, Verona and the Italian Riviera, or south to Naples, Matera, Taormina and Palermo in Sicily.
Short one-night itineraries explore iconic regions such as Tuscany and Venice, while longer two- and three-night journeys link multiple destinations in a single seamless experience. The flagship four-night Grand Tour connects Venice, Matera and Sicily, offering one of the most comprehensive luxury rail journeys in Italy.
The train also operates themed departures focused on wine, truffles, golf, seasonal celebrations and the historic Palio of Siena, blending guided off-train excursions with relaxed onboard living. Each route is fully inclusive, combining elegant suites, fine dining and attentive service with curated cultural experiences.
For a broader overview of rail journeys across the continent, see our guide to European luxury train tours. Travellers considering a longer itinerary in Italy may also be interested in the Golden Eagle Danube Express.
If you’re planning a wider itinerary around the train, our Luxury Train Travel in Italy guide covers the best regions to add before/after your journey and how to pace the trip properly.
● See our brochure above for full details of each trip including dates and prices ●
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Routes Comparison
| Route Name | Type | Duration | Direction | Main Route | Theme / Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards | Round trip | 1 night | North | Rome – Montalcino – Rome | Wine and Tuscan countryside |
| The Carnival Party | One way | 1 night | North | Rome – Siena – Venice | Carnevale celebration |
| Venice to Rome | One way | 1 night | South | Venice – Siena – Rome | Scenic one-way journey |
| Rome to Venice | One way | 1 night | North | Rome – Siena – Venice | Classic northbound transfer |
| Rome, Portofino and Venice | One way | 1 night | North | Rome – Portofino – Venice | Riviera and Venice highlights |
| Shores of Sicily | Round trip | 1 night | South | Palermo – Siracusa – Agrigento – Palermo | Sicilian cultural highlights |
| Venice & Tuscany | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Venice – Siena – Rome | Classic cultural route |
| Love is on the Rails | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Verona – Rome | Romantic themed journey |
| Eternal Stones of Matera | Round trip | 2 nights | South | Rome – Matera – Rome | UNESCO heritage and southern Italy |
| The Truffle Route | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Monferrato – Rome | Gastronomy and truffles |
| Whispers at Midnight | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Montalcino – Venice – Rome | New Year celebration |
| Rome to Sicily via Naples | One way | 2 nights | South | Rome – Naples – Taormina – Palermo | Southbound coastal journey |
| Sicily to Rome via Naples | One way | 2 nights | South | Palermo – Taormina – Naples – Rome | Northbound Sicily route |
| From Sicily to Rome | One way | 2 nights | South | Palermo – Taormina – Maratea – Rome | Coastal Sicily and mainland |
| From Rome to Sicily | One way | 2 nights | South | Rome – Maratea – Taormina – Palermo | Southbound coastal route |
| The Italian Wine Route | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Montalcino – Verona – Rome | Wine-focused journey |
| Jingle Route | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Naples – Florence – Rome | Festive seasonal departure |
| Siena & The Palio | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Siena – Rome | Palio festival themed |
| Venice and Portofino | Round trip | 2 nights | North | Rome – Venice – Portofino – Rome | Venice and Riviera highlights |
| Italian Swing | Round trip | 3 nights | South | Rome – Apulia – Tuscany – Rome | Golf-focused journey |
| Northern Greens | Round trip | 3 nights | North | Rome – Turin – Brescia – Tuscany – Rome | Golf in northern Italy |
| The Grand Tour | Round trip | 4 nights | Multi-region | Rome – Venice – Matera – Taormina – Palermo – Rome | Flagship multi-region journey |
| From Rome to Istanbul | One way | 4 nights | Eastbound | Rome – Venice – Budapest – Transylvania – Istanbul | International grand route |
Suites & Cabins on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Cabin Comparison
| Cabin Type | Size | Bed | Bathroom | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | 7 m² / 75 sq ft | 140 x 190 cm sofa-bed | Ensuite | Compact, elegant cabin for two |
| Suite | 11 m² / 118 sq ft | 140 x 190 cm double or twin | Ensuite | Larger layout with lounge seating |
Suites
The Suites offer a spacious and refined environment, designed in warm tones inspired by Italian mid-century style. Each suite features a comfortable lounge area by day and converts into a bedroom at night, with a private en-suite bathroom.
● 11 m² / 118 sq ft
● Double or twin bed (140 x 190 cm)
● Lounge seating area
● En-suite bathroom
Photos and illustrations are for guidance only and may differ to your actual cabin.
Deluxe Cabins
Deluxe Cabins provide a comfortable and stylish retreat, combining clever design with classic Orient Express details. By day the cabin features a sofa and seating area; by night it converts into a double bedroom.
● 7 m² / 75 sq ft
● Sofa converts to 140 x 190 cm double bed
● En-suite bathroom
● Compact, efficient layout
Photos and illustrations are for guidance only and may differ to your actual cabin.
La Dolce Vita Luxury train Gallery
A selection of photos below give a flavour of life on board La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train.
Life Onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Life onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express is designed to evoke the glamour of Italian travel in the 1960s, reinterpreted through contemporary luxury. Interiors draw inspiration from mid-century design, with rich fabrics, polished metals and warm tones creating an atmosphere that feels both cinematic and intimate.
Dining Experience
Dining is a central highlight of the journey. Menus celebrate regional Italian cuisine, with dishes reflecting the landscapes travelled — from Tuscan vineyards to Sicilian coastal towns. Meals are served in elegantly designed restaurant cars, accompanied by carefully selected Italian wines.
Lounge & Social Spaces
The bar and lounge carriage forms the social heart of the train. Evenings often begin with aperitivo before dinner and conclude with live music, cocktails and relaxed conversation. The atmosphere is refined yet informal, encouraging guests to enjoy the journey as much as the destinations.
Atmosphere & Dress Code
Dress is smart-casual during the day, with many guests choosing elegant attire for dinner. The tone is sophisticated but not formal, reflecting contemporary Italian style rather than traditional black-tie rail travel.
Practical FAQs
Why Book with The Luxury Train Travel Company
The Luxury Train Travel Company specialises exclusively in high-end rail journeys worldwide. Our team provides expert guidance, confirmed departure dates, suite advice and tailored pre- and post-train extensions across Italy. View all confirmed departures on our Luxury Train Calendar.
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Enquire About La Dolce Vita Orient Express
The Luxury Train Travel Company specialises exclusively in high-end rail journeys worldwide. Our team can advise on the most suitable La Dolce Vita Orient Express routes, check suite availability and place a cabin on hold while you consider your options.
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