La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian-made luxury train, was unveiled last week at Roma Ostiense Station in Rome, Italy.

Born of a collaboration between Arsenale and Orient Express and supported by Fondazione FS Italiane and FS Treni Turistici Italiani of the FS Group, the train will offer eight curated itineraries blending art, landscapes and three-star Michelin cuisine by Heinz Beck, all of which celebrate “slow travel.”  Its first trip – Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards – departed on April 4th, traveling to Montalcino, a hill town in the province of Siena.

La Dolca Vita Orient Express has 31 cabins: 18 suites, 12 deluxe cabins, and the signature La Dolce Vita Suite. The interiors by Milan’s Dimorestudio, are a reverent salute to the golden age of Italian design. Notable details include geometric echoes of Gio Ponti, the modernism of Gae Aulenti, and elements from architect and furniture designer Osvaldo Borsani. Collectively, the train’s design captures the spirit of mid-century glamor and the cultural pulse of 1960s Italy.

Guests embark from the Orient Express Lounge, which was envisioned by artist-architect Hugo Toro. Onboard, they are treated to menus composed by chef Heinz Beck and inspired by the regions the train traverses. Passengers will also enjoy stops at select destinations, where they can explore the unique cultural and historical aspects of each region.

“The launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express marks the beginning of a new chapter in Italian train journeys, made possible through our partnership with Arsenale Group,” said Gilda Perez Alvarado, CEO, Orient Express. “This unique experience is an invitation to rediscover Italy through a new lens – where the glamor of 1960s and 1970s Italy meets the country’s rich hospitality and warm conviviality. The train’s design is brought to life by Dimorestudio, with every detail embodying the spirit of this celebrated period, with all of its zest and charm.”