The Orient Express train is a true legend. It has been traveling the world for more than a century. His name signifies luxury, nostalgia. Members of the aristocracy, royal families, spies, movie stars, writers and the famous detective Hercule Poirot traveled with such a journey. The Paris to Istanbul rail route pioneered a new era of transcontinental luxury train travel. The most famous train in the world will soon return to travel through one of the most popular destinations in the world, Italy, and one of the stops will also be at our neighbors in Croatia.
Historic train
The original Orient Express is its first made the trip in 1883 and connected London to the then remote and exotic destination of Istanbul, Turkey. The Orient Express was synonymous with luxury and mystery, the ultimate symbol of comfortable travel.
In the new version, each of the six trains will have 12 luxury private cabins, 18 suites and one very special one, the Honor Suite. Inside, there will also be space for a modern restaurant.
The train left with the most luxurious features of his time. Wooden carriages, leather armchairs, silk sheets and meals of the most expensive dishes, all while visiting the most important European capitals.
High level service and luxurious interior, for which it is known, now rises to an even higher level in the combination of historical and modern decoration; retro touch and modern aesthetics. The luxurious decoration of the train celebrates the creativity and design of the 1960s and 1970s.
New Orient Express “La Dolce Vita” tour
The famous Orient Express will returned in 2023, to dazzle train lovers on a journey that will brought back memories from the past. This time called the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, the luxury train will include trains that will take passengers on routes spanning more than 14 regions.
La Dolce Vita passengers will stop at Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence, as well as in many lesser-known works. The train that travels through Italy from north to south, through exciting places, through forests, lush coasts and alpine mountains, will delight every traveler.
In addition to Italy, the new route will include three international stations: Istanbul, Paris and Split. On a trip along the Dalmatian coast, travelers will also enjoy the view to the sea and the Croatian islands. The Rome station will also introduce the first Orient Express Hotel Minerva, which is expected to open in 2024. Bookings for 2023 trips will begin in June 2022. The price of the trip will be available to those with "deep pockets".
