Get ready to live the good life on a locomotive in Italy next year. Orient Express is rolling out its new La Dolce Vita train in the boot-shaped country in the spring of 2025. The new service, developed by Arsenale, Orient Express, and Trenitalia, will allow travelers to explore some of the most beautiful parts of Italy in the lap of luxury.
“La Dolce Vita Orient Express is set to offer an inimitable take on luxury rail travel, reigniting a bygone era through a contemporary lens, Italian style,” newly appointed general manager Samy Ghachem said in a statement. La Dolce Vita will offer eight scenic itineraries across the European nation. The all-inclusive roundtrips depart from Rome before journeying to desirable destinations, such as Venice, Matera, Tuscany, Piedmont, Portofino, Abruzzo, and Sicily.
The new routes collectively cover over 9,941 miles of track, running through 14 regions and 131 cities. Guests will have the chance to embark on curated excursions to stunning natural wonders, vibrant city centers, and other memorable locations. One adventure stops in Matera, the third oldest city in the world, allowing guests to see ancient architecture and incredible caves first-hand.
Another itinerary spotlights the breathtaking mountainous village of Palena. One other journey will see La Dolce Vita float to Sicily. The train will be decoupled at Calabria and loaded onto the world’s first passenger rail ferry for a trip to the island.
It will then be reassembled and conti.