About Orient Express La Dolce Vita

From the vision and talent of Dimorestudio’s architects comes a one-of-a-kind train: La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Prepare to experience a fresh approach to travel.

The spirit of Dimorestudio
Conceived by the visionary minds at Dimorestudio, the architecture and design firm established by Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran, La Dolce Vita Orient Express invites guests to step aboard a train with sumptuous décor celebrating the brilliance of the masters of 20th century Italian design. It’s a journey into the heart of indulgence, inspired by the style of Giò Ponti, Nanda Vigo, Gae Aulenti and Osvaldo Borsani.

Itineraries Orient Express La Dolce Vita

From €7,000 per person sharing Deluxe, 3 days / 2 nights.

From €3,500 per person sahring Deluxe, 2 days / 1 night

 

Orient Express La Dolce Vita will start operating in 2025 with 6 itineraries.

Guests will travel in luxury on leisurely-paced tours throughout Italy, across 14 regions and for 1, 2 or more nights onboard. Each itinerary is enriched with off-board explorations of hidden gems of Italy.

Orient Express La Dolce Vita will set new standards of comfort and discovery for the world of luxury trains.

01 ROUTE: COAST TO COAST: ROME – VENICE – PORTOFINO – ROME

3 days/2 nights

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Rome Venice Portofino Rome

An epic trip to discover the wonders and secrets of Venice. An immersion into Portofino, a charming village on the Italian Riviera before returning to Rome, the Eternal City.

BELLA ITALIA: ROME – VENICE – SIENA – ROME

3 days/2 nights

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Rome Venice Siena Rome

An epic journey to the wonders and secrets of Venice. An immersion in Siena, another Tuscan gem, before returning to Rome, the Eternal City.

LA TRANSSIBERIANA ITALIANA: ROME – MATERA – PALENA – ROME

3 days/2 nights

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Rome Palena Matera Rome

From Rome, set off to discover the splendors of Matera and its UNESCO World Heritage sites.

LE MERAVIGLIE DELLA SICILIA: CATANIA – PALERMO – TAORMINA – CATANIA

3 days/2 nights

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Palermo Agricento Taormina Palermo

From the palaces of Palermo to the treasures of the Valley of the Temples, a Sicilian adventure that leads straight to the famed Mount Etna. 3 days / 2 nights.

VIAGGIO TRA I VINI ITLIANA: ROME – MONTALCINO – ROME

2 days/1 night

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Rome Montalcino Rome

In search of the most beautiful hidden treasures in Italy, Orient Express La Dolce Vita invites you to discover the great vineyards in the heart of beautiful Tuscany. 2 days / 1 night.

ROME – NIZZA MONFERRATO – ROME

2 days/1 night

A journey along the coast including Maratea, the “City of 44 churches”, its Mediterranean Sea and its dream beaches. All before a stop at Messina, the gem of Sicily, and ending in Palermo. 2 days / 1 night.

SUD ITALIA: ROME – MARATEA – TAORMINA – PALERMO

2 days/1 night

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Palermo Maratea Rome

A journey along the coast of Sicily. Palermo, the wonders of Messina and Maratea, the ocean and spectacular beaches. 2 days / 1 night.

This journey can be combined with ‘Sicily Through Its Myths’ 3 days / 2 nights itinerary.

ROME – NIZZA MONFERRATO – ROME

2 days/1 night

Orient Express La Dolce Vita Map Rome Nizza Monferrato Rome

From Rome to Monferrato, enjoy a parade of the Italian wonders of Piedmont. And as a final touch, savor the flavor of truffles and fine wine. 2 days / 1 night.

Al Andalus Itinerary Dates and Prices 2024

Departure from

May

Jun

Sep

Oct

Nov

2024 Sevilla to Malaga

12, 26

16

1, 15, 29

13, 17


2024 Malaga to Sevilla

5, 19

23

8, 22

6, 20

3

SEASON PRICES 7d/6n

2024

Grand Class Suite Twin Beds per person, before discount

€5,600

Grand Class Suite Single, before discount

€9,500

Deluxe Suite Double Bed per person, before discount

€6,700

Deluxe Suite Single before discount

€11,700

Train Accommodation

The cabins on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita epitomize Italian sophistication. Room service includes a selection of savory Italian products, which can be ordered via a call button.

Deluxe Cabins

  • Number of Cabins: 12
  • Size: 7 m² (75 sq ft)
  • Bed: Double bed (140 cm x 190 cm)
  • Day Setup: Sofa
  • Night Setup: Double bed
  • Decor: Warm, sophisticated with carpeted floors and wood slats on the ceiling
  • Amenities: Private bathroom, footstools, side tables

Suite Cabins

  • Number of Cabins: 18
  • Size: 11 m² (118 sq ft)
  • Bed: Double bed (140 cm x 190 cm) or twin beds
  • Features: Sofa, table, two armchairs, private bathroom
  • Decor: Shades of orange, terracotta, and purple with brass finishes, fine Dimorestudio fabrics, smoked mirror walls, lacquered “burnt sienna” ceilings

Presidential Suite

  • Availability: Bookable from October 2025

Included Services

  • Meals: Table d’hôte meals featuring innovative Italian cuisine
  • Beverages: Selected beverages
  • Room Service: Breakfast and afternoon tea service in cabins
  • Excursions: Tailored excursions and meals/drinks during excursions
  • Onboard Service: 24-hour service, onboard entertainment

Italian Gastronomy

The culinary experience aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita features authentic Italian cuisine and wine, from breakfast to evening dinners.

Restaurant Car
  • Decor: Eclectic with geometric and graphic design, walls with glossy lacquer in nature shades, and soft, deep light sconces
  • Ambiance: Idyllic setting with white tablecloths, vintage silverware, Italian earthenware, and Orient Express motifs
  • Menu: Seasonal dishes, exceptional recipes, and the best wines from Italian regions, adapted to dietary restrictions|

Breakfast
  • Service: “Grand Tour of Italy” breakfast menu served in cabins, featuring fresh fruit juice, Sicilian brioches, regional jams, and Italian coffee
  • Extras: Array of international sweet and savory specialties (extra charge for restaurant car service)

Afternoon Tea
  • Recommendation: Tea Ceremony by Madame Yu Hui Tseng, the first female tea master in China

Aperitivo in the Bar Car
  • Setting: Bar Car with bright lacquered ceiling and elegant furniture
  • Experience: Italian Aperitivo with a buffet of antipasti, signature cocktails, and Limoncello, accompanied by exceptional wines and vintage Polaroid photography

Le Grand Soir Dinner
  • Highlight: Full, authentically Italian experience with seasonal products and the best Italian wines

What our customers say

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Aurelia
10 Trip
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“Both for the places visited and for the experience of traveling on a train with all the comforts.”
Rebeca
We were treated exquisitely
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“The service was luxurious at all times. The food with a very careful and delicious dishes. And the cozy rooms.”
Héctor
A fantastic train
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“Northern Spain has fascinated us both by the unforgettable cities and landscapes as well as by the charm of travelling on board a very special train.”
Ruth
6 wonderful days
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“A spectacular trip from day 1, with everything you could want. We’ll never forget it! “

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Terms and Conditions

Booking

  • Deposit: A deposit of 15% of the price is required at the time of booking.
  • Final Payment: Final balance is due no less than 56 days prior to departure.

 

Cancellation

  • 56 days or more prior to departure: 15% of the total cost is non-refundable.
  • 55 to 21 days prior to departure: 30% of the total cost is non-refundable.
  • 20 to 3 days prior to departure: 70% of the total cost is non-refundable.
  • 2 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the total cost is non-refundable.

 

Changes

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a booking (in respect of which we have issued a confirmation invoice):

a. that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) and in respect of whom the Lead Passenger will need to give the confirmations and representations set out in clause 1 provided we are notified not less than 14 days before departure and you pay an amendment fee in accordance with the table below and meet all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers.

b. if you are unable to find a replacement, the Lead Passenger must notify us in writing of the cancellation of that person. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when (1) in the case of post, the notice is received in writing by us at of our booking offices listed above. We recommend that you use recorded delivery or (2) in the case of e-mail, you receive a reply from us acknowledging receipt of your e-mail sent to one of the e-mail addresses above. We reserve the right to request notification of consent from each member of the party in respect of whom the cancellation is made. Cancellations attract the following charges (in order to cover our estimated costs). The cancellation charges detailed are calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling, excluding amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling:

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris Journeys on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express180 days or more35%
 179-120 days50%
 119-90 days80%
 89 days or less prior to departure100%

 

 

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Les Bateaux Belmond120 days or more25%
 119-90 days50%
 89-30 days70%
 29 days or less prior to departure100%

 

 

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
All other Specified Products and Specified Arrangements56 days or more15%
 55-21 days30%
 20-3 days70%
 2 days or less prior to departure100%


We will apply any monies you have already paid to us towards settling any cancellation charge(s) (and to the extent your payments exceed the sum due, we will refund the balance).

No refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services.

Date Change

Date Changes attract the following charges (in order to cover our estimated costs). The Date Change charges detailed are calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) amending.

 

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris Journeys on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express180 days or more35%
 179-120 days50%
 119-90 days80%
 89 days or less prior to departure100%

 

 

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Les Bateaux Belmond120 days or more25%
 119-90 days50%
 89-30 days70%
 29 days or less prior to departure100%

 

 

 Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure dateCancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
All other Specified Products and Specified Arrangements56 days or more15%
 55-21 days30%
 20-3 days70%
 2 days or less prior to departure100%



Name Changes

You may change the name on a booking by providing us with at least seven days’ written notice prior to the scheduled departure of the booking. We may charge an administration fee.

Other Changes

We will consider any other amendments (other than as set out above) at our sole discretion and may charge an administration fee.

Note: Certain bookings (e.g. for flights) may not be amended after we have issued a confirmation invoice and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge below.