Published on
20/05/2026 - 8:00 GMT+2
More than 140 years after the original Orient Express became synonymous with old-world luxury and adventure, a new Rome to Istanbul route is launching in 2026, promising five days and four nights of champagne, fine dining and sweeping European scenery, all with a distinctly Italian twist.
On 22 October, the first La Dolce Vita Orient Express will set off, inspired by the original journey all those years ago, and embracing the height of Italian glamour throughout.
Lucky guests will kick off their luxury experience in the Orient Express Lounge at Roma Ostiense station, designed by architect Hugo Toro. Here, they’ll be welcomed with bubbles, aperitivo-style dining and live Italian music.
