La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a symbol of luxury on train tracks, is all set to return and make its debut in the coming fall. The maiden voyage will see it traversing from the scenic landscapes of Rome in Italy to the old-world charm of Istanbul in Turkey over the course of five luxurious days.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Rome To Istanbul Full Itinerary
The Michelin-starred gastronomy on the journey is spearheaded by the incredible Chef Heinz Beck. Following is the full itinerary of this high-end train journey:
Day 1: Departure From Rome
The train departs from the Ostiense Station in Rome on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Prior to the boarding, passengers will get an exclusive Aperitivo session featuring some of the finest Italian sparkling wines, accompanied by live music.
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Day 2: Venice Via Water Taxi
When the guests wake up the following morning, they will be greeted by the quaint views of the Venetian lagoons. Passengers will get gondolas that will ferry them straight to the heart of the floating city for canal explorations, private palace tours, and much more, before they board again.
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Day 3: Pearl Of The Danube, Budapest
Passengers get to explore the capital city of Hungary and learn more about its thermal culture, riverside architecture, and historical landmarks.
Day 4: The Carpathian Mountains And Romania
History aficionados will have a lot to look forward to on this trip. The alpine passes on the route of this train will lead to the historic city of Brașov and the mountain of Sinaia. It doesn’t get more classic Europe than this!
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Day 5: Arrival In Istanbul
Like the original Eastern 19th-century route, this also terminates at the historic eastern terminus of Istanbul, letting passengers straight into the heart of quaint bazaars and minaret-studded skylines.
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Booking Details
Owing to the highly limited capacity of the trains, tickets must be booked a year in advance from their official website. If you hurry, you might still get a few tickets to this opulent train journey!
Summing Up
The train journey is a confluence of 1960s cinematic Italian opulence and Michelin-starred gastronomical experience. It is the ultimate luxury slow travel for the elite. The train’s interiors are designed by the famous Dmorestudio and are an ode to the La Dolce Vita era of the 1960s.
