How to book clients on the new Orient Express train ahead of Italian debut

“We are eagerly anticipating our partnership with Railbookers as we introduce an innovative concept of luxury train cruising to the marketplace,” said Samy Ghachem, general manager La Dolce Vita Orient Express. “This collaboration is not just about combining services; it’s about setting a new standard in travel luxury, offering an unparalleled experience that we believe will redefine the way people think about train travel.”

The train has been inspired by “La Dolce Vita”, a historical period of glamour, joie de vivre and artistic fervour that swept Italy during the 1960s. The new incarnation of the brand is conceived by Arsenale and Orient Express, part of the Accor Group, and Accor will act as hospitality partner for the journeys, with the train travelling through more than 16,000km of railways covering some of Italy’s “hidden treasures” and “architectural triumphs’’. 

“We’re excited to bring our expertise and wide product collection to travellers who want to experience the new La Dolce Vita Orient Express beginning next year,” said Gareth Jones, director of product development, Railbookers. “Like all of our itineraries, these trips can be combined with other destinations and activities to tailor-make the Italian journey of a lifetime.”

All journeys on La Dolce Vita Orient Express will depart from Rome’s Termini station, where the iconic Orient Express experience will begin with a personal welcome from the train’s concierge team and a complimentary beverage in the lounge bar.