La Dolce Vita Orient Express debuts in Rome
La Dolce Vita Orient Specific, the primary Italian made luxurious practice, makes its much-anticipated debut with a daring ambition: to reinvent the very essence of journey in movement. Eight curated itineraries mixing artwork, landscapes, and three-star Michelin delicacies by Heinz Beck, all in celebration of Italian excellence in movement.
The practice was unveiled at Roma Ostiense Station, throughout the unique La Dolce Vita Lounge devoted to its passengers, on the eve of the inaugural journey, scheduled for April 4th. The primary journey, “Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards” will take visitors to the charming vacation spot of Montalcino.
Born of a visionary collaboration between Arsenale and Orient Specific and supported by Fondazione FS Italiane and FS Treni Turistici Italiani of the FS Group, this pivotal mission indicators the renaissance of rail as the final word luxurious. La Dolce Vita Orient Specific marks a brand new period within the Italian tourism panorama, providing travellers an unique expertise that totally embraces the essence of Made in Italy. It celebrates the nation’s cultural, scenic and gastronomic heritage, guiding visitors on a novel journey by means of Italy’s most emblematic locations.
The Routes
Traversing 14 Italian areas, the practice affords eight unique itineraries tailor-made for discerning worldwide travellers. From the canals of Venice to the coves of Portofino, the medieval appeal of Siena to the sun-drenched stones of Matera and from Montalcino’s famed vineyards to the truffle paths of Nizza Monferrato, every journey is a celebration of Italy’s wealthy cultural and pure heritage. Sicily reveals itself in levels – Catania, Palermo, Taormina… every one capturing a special hue of the island’s timeless attract. Thoughtfully designed to embrace the philosophy of sluggish journey, these routes invite visitors to attach deeply with native traditions, flavours and landscapes.
The Practice
With 31 cabins, 18 suites, 12 deluxe cabins and the signature La Dolce Vita Suite, the practice is the results of a meticulous restoration and design course of. Initially Z1 Italian mannequin carriages, every has been reimagined by means of a significant funding that drew on the technical and artisanal excellence of Southern Italy, specialising in railway craftsmanship and design, with work carried out between Brindisi and Palermo. This revolutionary mission marks the creation of Italy’s first personal luxurious rail fleet, which is able to in the end comprise six bespoke trains.
Inside design
The interiors, by Milan’s Dimorestudio, are a reverent salute to Italian design golden age: geometric echoes of Gio Ponti, the sensual modernism of Gae Aulenti, whispers of Osvaldo Borsani. It embodies the spirit of mid-century glamour, an homage to La Dolce Vita and the cultural pulse of Nineteen Sixties Italy.
Onboard expertise
Friends embark from the Orient Specific Lounge, envisioned by artist-architect Hugo Toro, the place interval motifs are refracted by means of a recent lens. There, beneath a lacquered tangerine ceiling, an aperitivo hints on the opulence forward.
Onboard, visitors are handled to menus composed by chef Heinz Beck, impressed by the areas they traverse. Every dish is a story seasoned with regional soul. The entire expertise is distinguished by its excessive degree of service, whereas stops at choose locations permit passengers to discover the distinctive cultural and historic facets of every area. La Dolce Vita Orient Specific invitations travellers to rediscover Italy, slowly, elegantly and with a exceptional consideration to element.
“With La Dolce Vita Orient Specific, we’re introducing a brand new mannequin to the worldwide tourism panorama, main an rising development: rail cruises, which have gotten more and more related worldwide. Because of the synergy between Italian excellence in railways and manufacturing, this mission helps strengthen an built-in hospitality system that enhances the cruise and lodge industries. The third pillar of tourism begins in Italy and is pushed by an Italian firm. I imagine that is essential for the revival of our Made in Italy, particularly within the industrial and tourism sectors. Our dedication interprets right into a manufacturing that, up to now, represents a global benchmark, with the ambition of making a tourism provide that extends journey past peak seasons and promotes different locations, due to the exclusivity and luxury of one of the vital environment friendly and sustainable methods to journey. The Dolce Vita practice can grow to be a logo of Italy’s dedication to enhancing its territories, supporting native entrepreneurship, and strengthening nationwide railway manufacturing, whereas contributing to a extra built-in tourism system,” stated Paolo Barletta, CEO of Arsenale.
Gilda Perez Alvarado, CEO of Orient Specific, said: “The launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Specific marks the start of a brand new chapter in Italian practice journeys, made potential by means of our partnership with Arsenale Group. This distinctive expertise is an invite to rediscover Italy by means of a brand new lens—the place the glamour of Nineteen Sixties and Nineteen Seventies Italy meets the nation’s wealthy hospitality and heat conviviality. The practice’s design is delivered to life by Dimorestudio, with each element embodying the spirit of this celebrated interval, with all of its zest and appeal. The visitor journey begins on the La Dolce Vita Lounge at Ostiense Station, a historic area crafted by artist-architect Hugo Toro, setting the stage for an distinctive Italian journey. Onboard, visitors can bask in gastronomy signed by Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck. A real celebration of all that Italy represents, this voyage captures the essence of the nation’s landscapes, flavors, and lifestyle. From the second the journey begins on the La Dolce Vita Lounge – visitors are introduced into a brand new journey expertise that celebrates Italy’s landscapes, flavours, and tradition – signed by Orient Specific”.