The Art of Slow Celebration
More than a journey
Across Italy, La Dolce Vita Orient Express winds its way through rolling hills and glittering cities, where festive lights shimmer beyond the windowpanes. A festive season to pause, to indulge in beauty, to connect with loved ones or make lifelong memories. Rediscover joy in the gentle rhythm of travel with magic that only an Italian winter can offer. Each journey becomes a story, told in the clinking of glasses in the Restaurant Car, the Bar Cars’ notes of live music, and the quiet wonder of landscapes passing by a cabin window. The train’s artful design and Italian craftsmanship evoke an era of glamour reborn, where every moment is steeped in beauty and anticipation.
Let La Dolce Vita Orient Express carry you through a season of light, flavor, and wonder, a holiday in motion.
Whispers at Midnight
As one year quietly closes, La Dolce Vita Orient Express carries you through Italy in a celebration unlike any other. Whispers at Midnight is a journey of elegance and discovery, each vista bathed in winter light.
Rome fades behind as La Dolce Vita Orient Express glides north, carrying the thrill of the season through golden Tuscan hills and the serene vineyards of Montalcino. The air hums with anticipation, a quiet pause before the crescendo of New Year’s Eve. In Venice, canals glitter like scattered confetti as the train transforms into a moving celebration: a dinner crafted by three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck, burlesque performances, live music, and a DJ set that carries the countdown to midnight in style and joy.
The first light of 2026 spills across the Italian landscape on the way back to Rome, leaving behind the laughter, music, and unforgettable thrill of a New Year spent on this legendary train.
A New Year's Journey Through Italy
Whispers at Midnight
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Round trip
3 days, 2 nights
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Celebrate the New Year with a one-of-a-kind train journey through Italy, connecting the eternal charm of Rome, the effortless Montalcino countryside, and the majestic allure of Venice.
Orient Express La Minerva
The journey through Italy doesn’t have to end on the rails. Extend the magic of the season with a stay at Orient Express La Minerva, just steps from the Pantheon and in the heart of Rome’s cobbled streets and holiday markets. Twinkling lights, the scent of roasting chestnuts, and the warmth of a historic 17th-century palazzo set the stage for festive moments to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones. Whether a cozy drink at La Minerva Bar, a seasonal dinner at Gigi Rigolatto Roma, or simply lingering in the joy of the city, it’s a perfect prelude or encore to the festive season.
The Gift Of Italian Escape
This festive season, give a gift that lingers long after the holidays, an invitation to discover Italy in the most elegant way aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
Each journey is a tapestry of breathtaking landscapes, exquisite Michelin star dining, and quiet moments of indulgence. A gift card opens the door to unforgettable experiences: the warmth of festive celebrations, the joy of shared discovery, and the luxury of exploring Italy in style.
Perfect for those who cherish beauty, adventure, and the art of unhurried travel.