Inaugurating the Dolce Vita Orient Express, the Train that Makes You Dream of Italy

Adaline Robinson

Updated: 31 August 2025 ·
Val d'Orcia
Val d'Orcia

Entirely designed and crafted in Italy, it merges the charm of the 1960s with a contemporary and elegant aesthetic.

The Dolce Vita Orient Express is not just a train, but a luxury rail journey meant to celebrate the beauty of Italy and the art of slow travel. Six exclusive itineraries take you through villages, hills, and artistic cities. On board the Dolce Vita Orient Express, every detail is designed to provide a unique and unforgettable travel experience.

The Charm of Slow Travel Among Italian Design and Landscapes

Easter in the Dolomites
Easter in the Dolomites

The Dolce Vita Orient Express is not just a train, but a luxury rail journey designed to celebrate the beauty of Italy and the art of slow travel. Entirely designed and crafted in Italy, it merges the charm of the 1960s with a contemporary and elegant aesthetic.

The interiors are created by the renowned Milanese studio Dimorestudio and inspired by the golden age of Italian cinema. Every detail - from the fine woods to the exquisite fabrics - tells a story of craftsmanship and made-in-Italy style. On board, you can breathe the iconic atmosphere of the Dolce Vita, with intimate suites, panoramic restaurants, and retro-style lounge bars.

Six Exclusive Itineraries to Discover Authentic Italy

Sassi di Matera
Sassi di Matera

Each route is designed to offer immersive experiences on land, with stops planned to discover the local artistic and gastronomic heritage. It's not just about traveling, but about experiencing places often inaccessible to mass tourism.

  • The Coasts of Sicily: between Palermo, Taormina, and Catania
  • Montalcino and Val d'Orcia: Tuscan hills, wine, and medieval villages
  • Matera and Basilicata: between canyons, rock history, and nature
  • Dolomites: alpine views and mountain culture

Sustainable Tourism, Tailored Comfort

The goal is clear: to combine experiential travel and sustainability, also enhancing lesser-known rail lines that are often forgotten. The train has been developed in collaboration with Trenitalia - Gruppo FS Italiane, Fondazione FS, and FS Treni Turistici Italiani, with an approach aimed at revitalizing the infrastructures and territories along the routes.

The composition includes carriages dedicated to luxury cabins, gourmet restaurants, and panoramic lounge bars. The limited capacity ensures personalized service with high standards of hospitality, discretion, and comfort.

The Future is Built on Rails

The Dolce Vita Orient Express project fits into a new vision of rail tourism, capable of combining luxury, slowness, and enhancement of local areas. Although an international route such as Milan-Paris has been hypothesized by some sources, the official website does not currently confirm it among the available routes.

What is certain, however, is that this train marks a new beginning for the way of traveling in Italy. A journey designed for those seeking something more: an intimate, refined experience deeply connected to Italian culture.