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La Dolce Vita Orient Express New details have been teased about the hotly anticipated train and the upcoming Orient Express hotels in Rome and Venice, the first for the relaunched brand. Three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck will be creating distinct dining journeys inspired by the 14 Italian regions explored on the new train’s eight routes, including a truffle route between Rome and Nizza Monferrato and a Tuscan vineyards tour that visits Montalcino. Launching in spring 2025, prices start at 3,500 euros a person ($3,794) for the luxury train which, in contrast to the 1920s elegance of the original, is inspired by the glamorous sophistication of 1960s and 1970s Italy.
The brand’s first Orient Express hotel will be the Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, followed by Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. More details on those are set to be revealed this year. Vietnam’s is another upcoming train journey to get locomotive fans excited.
Two revamped 1960s steam trains are expected to return to the rails by 2025, traveling between the beach resorts of Da Nang and the former royal capital Hue. Finally, the Trans-Mongolian Railway i.
