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From Rome to Istanbul
A five-day, four-night journey from Rome to Istanbul aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, between canals, imperial capitals and legendary mountains, wrapped in Italian gastronomy, elegance and a dreamlike arrival in the eternal Istanbul.
Day 1: Rome at dusk, the beginning of a legend
The story begins gently, like everything truly worth experiencing. A private transfer takes you from your hotel or the airport to the La Dolce Vita Lounge at Rome Ostiense, open three hours before departure. It is a serene, elegant space designed to slow the rhythm, shift worlds, and prepare you for what lies ahead.
As evening falls, the train departs Rome and you settle into your private cabin as the Italian countryside glides past your window. The first dinner is served in the restaurant car, with a menu created by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck: a perfect Italian and refined prelude to the journey ahead.
After dinner, the night opens like a scene from a film: live music, a pianist and a singer wrapping the atmosphere in warmth, glasses softly clinking, conversations flowing. Rome fades away. La Dolce Vita moves toward Venice.
Day 2: Venice, water and light like a midday dream
Waking up and arriving in Venice is one of those moments that stays with you forever. Upon arrival, local assistants welcome you on the platform and accompany you by private water taxi into the heart of the city. Water reflects palaces, bridges and secrets; every corner seems made for getting lost.
The day is yours. You may wander freely through canals and alleyways, or choose curated experiences to discover Venice’s most artistic, historic and authentic side — the one that does not reveal itself to everyone.
In the afternoon, you return to the train with the feeling of having lived a city that cannot be explained — it must be felt. Dinner once again sets the rhythm on board, with Heinz Beck’s cuisine and the elegance of service. And as Venice’s lights fade, live music returns, intimate and warm, as the train continues eastward toward new stories.
Day 3: Budapest, imperial grandeur and contemporary rhythm
Budapest awaits you in the morning with its irresistible blend of historic grandeur and vibrant energy. Upon arrival, local assistants greet you and accompany you by private transfer into the city center, ensuring a smooth and elegant arrival.
The day unfolds among grand avenues, iconic bridges, hidden squares and architectural beauty discovered on foot. You may explore freely or select curated experiences to connect with the art, history and cultural soul of the Hungarian capital.
In the late afternoon, the train welcomes you back like a moving home. Dinner is served in the restaurant car, and live music once again fills the air, as La Dolce Vita continues its journey toward the mystery of the Carpathians and the gateway to the East.
Day 4: Brașov and Sinaia, the quiet charm of the Carpathians
The fourth day brings a change of texture. The train winds through the Carpathians, and the landscape becomes deeper, more mountainous, almost cinematic. You arrive in Brașov, a town of medieval streets, charming squares and living history set among the mountains.
You may explore at your own pace, letting yourself be carried by the atmosphere, the calm and the feeling of being somewhere that still holds secrets. In the afternoon, the journey continues as you return to the train in Sinaia, surrounded by the serenity of the mountains.
On board, the aperitif announces the evening. Then, dinner in the restaurant car, again signed by Heinz Beck, and live music create the perfect finale to a day of landscapes and memories. The train departs eastward. Istanbul is already close.
Day 5: Istanbul, the perfect ending where a thousand stories begin
The final day awakens with the promise of the East. Istanbul appears like a living tapestry: domes, minarets, markets, vibrant streets and an energy impossible to replicate. Before arrival, a final lunch awaits you in the restaurant car, a refined farewell to a journey that cannot be repeated.
Upon arrival, local hosts welcome and bid you farewell, marking the end of a legendary route: from Italy, across Central Europe, to the threshold of the East.
But for you, the journey does not have to end here. Istanbul is one of the most magnetic cities in the world, and Teovian can design a stay worthy of what you have just experienced: extraordinary hotels, private experiences, unforgettable restaurants, and every detail carefully crafted to prolong the magic.
With your Teovian concierge by your side before, during and after the train, all you have to do is imagine how you wish to continue traveling. We take care of the rest.
From Rome to Istanbul: the most legendary route of La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Embark on a five-day, four-night journey from Rome to Istanbul aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express. A slow-travel luxury experience that connects Italian elegance with the poetry of the Danube, the magic of the Carpathians and the irresistible magnetism of Istanbul — the city of domes, bazaars and endless stories.
The itinerary passes through Venice, Budapest, Brașov and Sinaia before culminating in Istanbul, reaching the destination that made the Orient Express a legend. Each stage is designed to offer time, beauty and discovery — with the train as your private residence in motion and each night unfolding like a carefully composed scene.
What is included in the Rome to Istanbul itinerary aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express
This five-day, four-night journey includes the essential services of the train to ensure a flawless experience:
-Private transfer from your hotel or the airport to the La Dolce Vita Lounge at Rome Ostiense
-Access to the La Dolce Vita Lounge (open three hours before departure)
-Four nights on board in your selected cabin or suite
-Live music on board (pianist and vocalist) throughout the journey
-Arrival in Venice with local assistance and private water taxi transfer to the city center
-Arrival in Budapest with local assistance and private transfer to the city center
-Stops in Brașov and Sinaia with time for exploration (according to itinerary organization)
-Welcome and farewell by local hosts upon arrival in Istanbul
Exact services and scheduling may vary depending on departure. Your Teovian quotation will clearly outline everything included in your journey.
Orient Express "La Dolce Vita"
The art of Italian living
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Orient Express: the luxury train in Italy where time stands still
La Dolce Vita Orient Express is not just a train: it is a small world suspended on rails, where Italy is experienced at a different rhythm. From the very first moment, everything becomes slower, more beautiful, more sensory. Light filters softly, the landscape changes like a film, and you stop “going to a destination” and begin to enjoy the journey as the true masterpiece.
Here, every detail is curated, not improvised. You travel with elegance, with calm, with the feeling of entering a golden age reinterpreted for today: chic, contemporary and deeply Italian. This is La Dolce Vita: an art of travel that is felt, tasted and remembered.
Life on board
La Dolce Vita Orient Express is designed as a living experience, with scenes that change throughout the day. In the morning, the train feels bright and tranquil: espresso, soft conversation, landscapes passing like a fresco. In the afternoon, the rhythm becomes more social, and aperitivo appears as an inevitable ritual.
Then night arrives. The atmosphere transforms. Announced as a special moment, the “Great Transformation” changes the mood: the lights dim, the décor evolves, the music takes on a different tone and the train becomes more intimate, more elegant, more cinematic. It is not entertainment: it is a sensation.
A journey that becomes a story, and a night that becomes a memory.
The history of La Dolce Vita Orient Express: the new icon of Italian luxury with a designer signature
La Dolce Vita Orient Express was born from a clear vision: to create the great Italian luxury train of the new generation, a contemporary icon capable of honouring history without copying it. Its design was conceived by Dimorestudio, the studio founded by Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran, inspired by the great masters of twentieth-century Italian design.
The result is a carefully balanced aesthetic: detailed luxury yet never ostentatious, with the feeling that this train has always existed. A world of textures, light, geometry, noble materials and Italian soul. More than a travel experience, it is a signature of style: Orient Express reinterpreted through the language of design, elegance and the pleasure of living.
What does La Dolce Vita Orient Express include? A complete ritual of travel, service and experience
Your journey is designed so that you have only one mission: to enjoy. From the very beginning, the experience feels cared for, fluid and elegant.
-Access to the La Dolce Vita universe, with a rhythm designed to disconnect and enjoy the journey at ease.
-Attentive and personalised service on board, where every detail adapts to your way of travelling.
-Spaces to socialise, listen to music, raise a glass and let yourself be carried by the atmosphere.
-The “theatre” of the journey: moments designed to surprise, transform the mood and turn an ordinary night into an extraordinary memory.
-Accommodation in your cabin or suite, with nightly transformation and high-level comfort.
-Italian gastronomy and emblematic travel rituals (breakfast, aperitivo, dinner), according to the itinerary.
Exact services may vary depending on route and date. Your Teovian quotation will clearly detail everything that is included.
Gastronomy on board: Italian culinary art at its highest expression
On La Dolce Vita Orient Express, gastronomy does not accompany the journey: it defines it. Every meal is a celebration of Italian savoir-faire, from the first espresso of the morning to the last toast of the night.
Under the direction of three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck, the train’s culinary programme pays tribute to the richness of Italian cuisine, blending haute-cuisine technique with local ingredients, regional recipes and a contemporary sensibility. Each menu is designed as a journey across the country, where flavours change in rhythm with the landscape gliding past the window.
A journey through Italy by way of taste
From the artisanal Italian breakfast to late-night snacks, every dish tells a story. Freshly pressed juices, Sicilian brioche, artisanal jams, aromatic coffees, refined antipasti and high-end culinary creations form an experience that connects the traveller to the culinary soul of each region.
Here, cuisine is not just pleasure: it is culture, memory and place. Each bite reflects the land the train has just crossed, making gastronomy a natural extension of the journey.
The dining car: a stage of elegance and design
The Dining Car is a space designed to delight all the senses. Its eclectic décor, with geometric forms, lacquered walls in soft nature-inspired hues and warm, enveloping lighting, creates the perfect setting for refined lunches and elegant dinners.
Whether for a light lunch or a sophisticated dinner, the dining car transforms every meal into a moment of pleasure and style.
The art of breakfast
Each morning begins with a ritual inspired by the golden age of La Dolce Vita. In a setting of fine linens and delicate china, guests enjoy a homemade Italian breakfast: freshly squeezed juices, Sicilian pastries, artisanal jams and elegant Italian coffee, alongside a carefully curated selection of international sweet and savoury options.
A gentle, refined and deeply Italian awakening.
The ritual of Italian Aperitivo
As the afternoon fades, the journey enters its most social and seductive moment: Aperitivo. In the Lounge Bar, with its luminous lacquered ceiling and elegant furnishings in beige, ivory and camel tones, guests gather to enjoy an exquisite antipasti buffet accompanied by signature cocktails and a curated selection of Italian wines.
It is a suspended moment between day and night, where flavour, conversation and landscape blend into an atmosphere of relaxed and sophisticated pleasure.
Itineraries of La Dolce Vita Orient Express: discover Italy from a privileged perspective
The itineraries of La Dolce Vita Orient Express are designed to reveal Italy from its most intimate and spectacular side. It is not about going from one city to another: it is about crossing the country as the great travellers of another era once did, with time, style and a perspective impossible from road or air.
The train connects some of Italy’s most beautiful regions, travelling through historic cities, rural landscapes, vineyards, luminous coastlines and villages frozen in time. Each route has been conceived as a composition, where culture, nature and rhythm are balanced to create an experience that is as deeply felt as it is seen.
Travelling aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express is discovering Italy in slow motion. From iconic cultural landmarks to lesser-known territories, each itinerary turns the journey into a living narrative, where the landscape enters through the window and remains in the memory.
At Teovian, we advise you in choosing the route that best fits your vision of Italy: more classic, more scenic, more gastronomic or more contemplative. Because on this train, the destination matters, but the journey is everything.
Cabins and Suites: three ways to live La Dolce Vita
Each accommodation category has been designed as a private retreat where Italy can be contemplated and experienced at ease.
-Deluxe Cabin: a chic and functional space, perfect for entering the La Dolce Vita universe with comfort, design and a private bathroom.
-Suite: a master bedroom on rails, with more space and a living area to share, ideal for those who want room and conviviality.
-La Dolce Vita Suite: the absolute pinnacle. A 30 m² residence on rails, designed to experience the journey with total privacy, art, noble materials and bespoke service.
At Teovian, we guide you in choosing the ideal cabin according to your travel style, expectations and the type of experience you wish to live.
How to book La Dolce Vita Orient Express with Teovian
The easiest and most effective way to book La Dolce Vita Orient Express is to speak directly by phone with one of our experts. A conversation allows us to understand your expectations, guide you through the different options and ensure the best possible experience, without errors or guesswork.
This train is not just another journey: it is a rare, limited and deeply coveted experience. That is why booking well is part of the luxury.
At Teovian, we do not simply manage the booking: we help you choose the perfect itinerary, the right cabin category and the details that make everything fit with precision. Our approach is simple: to turn a great product into a flawless experience, from start to finish.
Limited availability. When La Dolce Vita is sold out, it is sold out. Call Teovian and secure the art of Italian living in its most exclusive form.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Dolce Vita Orient Express
What exactly is La Dolce Vita Orient Express?
It is the new Italian luxury train of the Orient Express brand, designed to reinterpret the art of travel with a contemporary approach: designer interiors, refined service, high-level gastronomy and a slow, sensory and elegant rhythm of travel.
Why is this train different from other luxury trains?
Because it is not a historic restoration: it is a modern creation with Italian DNA, conceived to feel like an icon. Its concept is based on the design signed by Dimorestudio, the onboard rituals, the transformation of the atmosphere throughout the day and a way of travelling that privileges emotion and style.
What kind of experience do you have on board?
A choreographed experience. There are moments of calm, of conviviality and of celebration: lounge, live music, the aperitivo ritual and the nocturnal “Great Transformation” that turns the train into an intimate, cinematic setting. It is a journey lived as a story, not as a simple trip.
What does the booking include?
It depends on the itinerary and the date. In general it includes accommodation in a cabin or suite, onboard service, access to the common areas and the gastronomic experience according to the route. Your Teovian quotation will clearly detail everything that is included and any additional services.
How do I choose between Deluxe Cabin, Suite and La Dolce Vita Suite?
- Deluxe: ideal to experience La Dolce Vita with design, comfort and efficiency, with a private bathroom and a chic format.
- Suite: recommended if you want more space and a living area to share during the day.
- La Dolce Vita Suite: for those seeking the most exclusive option, with a large private residence, art, exceptional materials and ultra-personalised service.
Teovian guides you according to your travel style, expectations and desired level of privacy.
Is gastronomy included and what level is it?
The gastronomic experience is one of the pillars of the train. It is led by three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck and includes Italian rituals such as the artisanal breakfast, aperitivo and high-level meals according to the itinerary. Exact details are confirmed in your Teovian proposal.
How does boarding and the pre-departure experience work?
There is a “before the train” universe with lounge and station assistance, where luggage, preferences and journey preparation are handled. Depending on the itinerary, there may also be direct platform boarding. Teovian will indicate the exact process in your confirmation.
Are there experiences outside the train?
Yes. Depending on the itinerary, La Dolce Vita Orient Express offers exclusive off-train experiences designed to deepen your connection with local culture at the same level of elegance as the onboard journey. Teovian advises you and takes care of reserving the best options so everything fits perfectly with your route and schedule.
What kind of clothing is recommended?
During the day and for excursions outside the train, elegant but comfortable clothing is recommended. Italy is meant to be walked: stone streets, historic stairways and uneven pavements are part of the charm, so comfortable shoes and a chic–casual style are essential.
In the afternoon and evening, especially during aperitivo and dinner, the atmosphere becomes more sophisticated. Elegant, well-considered attire is advised, in keeping with the spirit of La Dolce Vita. Teovian will guide you according to your itinerary and the season.
When is the best time to book?
As early as possible. Availability is naturally limited and the best cabins and suites sell out first. Most travellers book one year in advance — and in many cases even earlier — to secure availability, choose the ideal category and access the best conditions.
Why book with Teovian?
Because we are specialists in luxury trains and know this product in depth. Thanks to our relationships with the operators, we can offer the best available fares and conditions. We handle 100% of your journey: train, flights, hotels, private transfers and bespoke experiences. You decide how you want to live Italy; Teovian makes it perfect.
Cabins & Suites
Discover the contemporary style of La Dolce Vita in elegant cabins celebrating Italian design, refined comfort and the art of travelling in style.
Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
The Deluxe Cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express is designed as a refined private retreat where contemporary Italian style meets the poetry of slow travel. Covering 7 m² (75 sq ft), each cabin has been carefully conceived to offer both visual harmony and intelligent comfort, making it the perfect introduction to the Art of Italian Living on board.
Soft cool-toned interiors, mirrored back walls and wood-slatted ceilings create a feeling of space, light and quiet sophistication. During the day, the cabin is arranged as an elegant lounge, where you can sit back on the sofa, sip an espresso and watch Italy unfold outside your window. As evening arrives and the train’s celebrated “Great Transformation” begins, the cabin seamlessly transforms into a serene and inviting bedroom.
The sofa converts into a comfortable double bed (140 cm x 190 cm), while the ottomans transform into coffee tables and stools, maintaining both style and functionality. Every movement is fluid, every detail designed to enhance the experience of travelling without effort.
Each Deluxe Cabin features a private ensuite bathroom, offering privacy and convenience rarely found on a luxury train. The refined finishes, soft lighting and thoughtful layout allow you to prepare for the evening or unwind in comfort as the landscape glides by.
Only 12 Deluxe Cabins are available on board, ensuring an atmosphere of exclusivity and tranquillity. With carpeted floors, wood-beamed ceilings and a perfectly balanced interior design, these cabins invite you to disconnect from the outside world and immerse yourself fully in the rhythm of the journey.
This is not just a place to sleep, it is a personal sanctuary on rails, designed to accompany you from sunrise to sunset as Italy reveals itself, mile after mile.
Room Service – Italian Delicacies in your cabin
Your Deluxe Cabin also includes access to in-room dining, allowing you to enjoy a selection of Italian delicacies in complete privacy. Using the in-room call button, you may place your order directly with your steward.
Your selections are served elegantly on trays, either by your bedside or at your table, so you can continue to enjoy the panoramic Italian scenery while savoring every bite.
Deluxe Cabin – Technical Details
-Cabin size: 7 m² (75 sq ft)
-Bed configuration: Double bed (140 cm x 190 cm), converted from the daytime sofa
-Bathroom: Private ensuite bathroom
-Layout: Lounge by day, bedroom by night
-Furnishings: Sofa, ottomans convertible into coffee tables and stools
-Design elements: Cool-toned interiors, mirrored back wall, wood-slatted ceiling, carpeted floor and wood-beamed details
-Total cabins on board: 12 Deluxe Cabins
-In-room service: Italian room service available via in-cabin call button
Suite
Suite
Suite Cabin – A Private Italian Residence in Motion
The Suite Cabin aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express is conceived as a master bedroom on rails, offering both generous space and an atmosphere designed for elegance, comfort and social moments.
With 11 m² (118 sq ft), each suite provides a refined setting where Italian design and contemporary luxury come together in perfect harmony.
During the day, the suite invites you to relax and connect: a comfortable sofa, a table and two armchairs create a welcoming living area, ideal for sharing an espresso, a glass of wine or conversation as the Italian scenery glides past your windows. By night, the space transforms into a serene private bedroom, offering the quiet and intimacy expected from a true luxury suite.
Each Suite features a double bed (140 cm x 190 cm), with the option of a twin-bed configuration, allowing you to tailor the space to your travel style. A private ensuite bathroom ensures complete privacy and comfort throughout your journey.
The interior design is distinctly Italian and full of character. Warm tones of orange, terracotta and purple bring a joyful yet refined ambiance, enhanced by brass finishes, smoked mirrored panels and glossy lacquered “burnt sienna” ceilings. Plush carpets, elegant curtains and lighting fixtures inspired by renowned twentieth-century designers add layers of depth, texture and timeless sophistication.
Only 18 Suite Cabins are available on board, offering a higher level of space, privacy and exclusivity. More than a place to rest, your suite becomes a private Italian residence in motion, where the journey is as pleasurable as the destination.
Room Service – Italian Flavours in the Comfort of Your Suite
Your Suite includes access to in-room dining, allowing you to enjoy authentic Italian flavours without leaving the privacy of your cabin. Using the in-room call button, you may place your order directly with your steward.
Suite Cabin – Technical Details
-Cabin size: 11 m² (118 sq ft)
-Bed configuration: Double bed (140 cm x 190 cm) or twin-bed configuration
-Bathroom: Private ensuite bathroom
-Layout: Living area by day, bedroom by night
-Furnishings: Sofa, table and two armchairs
-Design elements: Warm tones of orange, terracotta and purple, brass finishes, smoked mirrored panels, glossy lacquered “burnt sienna” ceiling, plush carpets, elegant curtains and designer lighting
-Total cabins on board: 18 Suite Cabins
-In-room service: Italian room service available via in-cabin call button
"La Dolce Vita" Suite
"La Dolce Vita" Suite
La Dolce Vita Suite – The Ultimate Italian Residence on Rails
The La Dolce Vita Suite is not simply the most exclusive accommodation on board, it is a private world in motion, where Italian elegance, art and slow travel merge into a single, unforgettable experience.
Spanning an extraordinary 30 m², this suite is designed as a true suspended residence, welcoming up to three guests in a space where time softens, luxury becomes tactile, and every detail is curated with intention. This is where the spirit of la dolce vita is not observed, it is lived.
A Four-Space Private Residence
The suite unfolds into four beautifully integrated areas, each with its own purpose and personality: a bright living lounge with seating and dining space, a bedroom featuring a private en-suite bathtub, a main bathroom with double sinks and exquisite polychrome marbles, and a walk-in wardrobe designed for effortless elegance.
Thanks to its dual-aspect panoramic windows, the Italian landscape becomes a living artwork, constantly shifting as vineyards, coastlines and historic towns glide past.
Italian Design, Material Poetry
Every surface inside the suite tells a story of Italian craftsmanship and aesthetic mastery.
The floors alternate between the softness of wool carpet and the precious elegance of Venetian terrazzo, a mosaic of warm and dark marbles that catch the light with subtle brilliance. Walls are wrapped in Alcantara and lacquered finishes, enhanced by antiqued mirrors and brass details, creating a warm, intimate and almost theatrical atmosphere.
Here, luxury is not displayed, it is felt. Every texture invites touch. Every material invites presence.
Art, Light and Intimacy
Specially commissioned silk crêpe artworks by artist Marta Benet evoke abstract Italian landscapes and the poetic geometry of Carlo Scarpa, transforming the suite into both a living space and a gallery in motion.
Custom-designed furnishings and seating interact with elegant glass and brass lighting, casting a soft, golden glow across the space. Carefully chosen treasures: Murano glass vases, books and decorative objects create a feeling of intimacy and quiet luxury.
The sleeping area remains deliberately serene, centered around its private bathtub, while the main bathroom becomes a statement of Italian material beauty, featuring travertine, Portoro and polychrome marbles that blend into a harmonious symphony of stone, light and water.
A Service Designed Only for You
Guests of the La Dolce Vita Suite enjoy a level of service as rare as the suite itself.
On board, a personal Suite Conductor becomes your private host, discreetly anticipating your preferences and orchestrating every aspect of your stay.
Private luxury transfers to and from the train ensure a seamless and elegant arrival and departure.
Upon entering the suite, you are welcomed with a signature cocktail, created exclusively for La Dolce Vita and inspired by the great classics of Italian cinema, a first sip of the story you are about to live.
A bespoke gastronomic journey, created by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, accompanies your stay, with the possibility of dining privately in your suite. When possible, the chef himself presents the menu, turning dinner into a moment of theatre and connection.
To complete the experience, you may access exclusive off-board experiences at each destination, fully personalized encounters with Italy’s culture, landscapes and hidden treasures.
La Dolce Vita Suite – Technical details
-Suite size: 30 m²
-Maximum occupancy: Up to 3 guests
-Layout: Living lounge, dining area, bedroom with en-suite bathtub, main bathroom with double sinks, walk-in wardrobe
-Bathrooms: One main bathroom plus private bathtub in the bedroom
-Windows: Dual-aspect panoramic windows
-Flooring: Wool carpet and Venetian terrazzo
-Materials: Alcantara, lacquered surfaces, antiqued mirrors, brass details, polychrome marbles including travertine and Portoro
-Art & décor: Silk crêpe artworks by Marta Benet, Murano glass pieces, curated books and decorative objects
-Onboard service: Journey Curator, personal Suite Conductor, private luxury transfers, signature welcome cocktail, private dining option, tailored off-board experiences
Orient Express "La Dolce Vita" Gallery
Explore the vibrant world of La Dolce Vita through images reflecting its Italian design, modern elegance and sophisticated spirit.
