It is one of the symbols of the revival of luxury trains in Europe. Orient-Express La Dolce Vita prepares for its arrival in Italy with the opening of bookings on the official website orient-express.com this Tuesday, December 6. This palace on rails, designed by the Accor hotel group in collaboration with the Italian railways (Trenitalia-Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato), immerses us in the artistic and cultural splendor of 1960s Italy, thanks to the scenery designed by Dimorestudio. The first departures are scheduled for 2024, one year before the Nostalgia Istanbul Orient-Express, which will run rail cruises across Europe, including the historic route from Paris to Istanbul.
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Routes
From the Alps to Sicily, from major cities to wine regions, the Orient-Express La Dolce Vita will cross Italy from north to south on six routes. These include the Rome-Venice-Portofino Tour (3 days, 2 nights), the Sicily Tour from Palermo (3 days, 2 nights) or the Wine and Truffle Tour from Rome to Monferrato, Piedmont (3 days, 2 nights). Depending on the routes, passengers will stay at two new Orient-Express branded hotels: La Minerva in Rome and Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. The train is expected to eventually serve other overseas destinations.
Convenience
The 11-car train will have 12 deluxe cabins (7 m²), 18 suites (12 m²) and a Prestige suite, each accommodating up to two people. In the dining car, passengers will enjoy a Grand Tour of Italy breakfast, aperitivo and dinner with Italian music playing. Shows such as ballets or concerts will be held in the meeting areas, lounge and car-bar. During in-flight dining, and especially during the Grand Soir, travelers are invited to dress in their finest.
Cost
Count on a minimum of €2,000 per person per night in a Deluxe cabin to be part of this palace on rails. Price inclusive of accommodation, meals, beverages (except exclusive wines and spirits at extra charge), hospitality and excursions.
Source: Le Figaro
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