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A luxury sleeper train has launched New Year’s Eve journeys across the Italian countryside – but you’ll have to shell out more than £7,000 to secure a cabin.
dolce vita Orient Express, inspired by the iconic passenger train, has announced a brand new route for rail passengers in 2026.
The two-night “Whispers at Midnight” tour will depart on December 30 and return to Roma Ostiense station at 11 a.m. on January 1.
According to La Dolce Vita, “a kind of train journey”. Italy“Slow blends the romance of travel with the sparkle of celebration, offering unforgettable moments celebrating the New Year with music, style and gaiety.”
return trip connects Rome With the countryside of Montalcino and Venice before heading back to the Italian capital.
The decadent itinerary includes a New Year’s Eve Cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, as well as burlesque performances and a “lively DJ set.”
Going off the tracks, travelers can explore the medieval streets of Montalcino or the canals of Venice via boat tour.
Tickets to go to the track for New Year’s Eve aren’t cheap. Passengers will have to pay €8,880 (£7,770) per person to secure a place.
Two different classes can be booked – the Deluxe Cabin with a fold-out sofa, double bed and ottoman, or the Suite Cabin presented as a master bedroom, with a sofa and a table with two armchairs.
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In October, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express powered by Belmond announced This will start a new path Paris till amalfi coast Next May.
The train’s luxurious carriages, built in the 1920s and 1930s, will run along both the French and Italian Rivieras on its inaugural four-day journey.
When not on the rail, passengers will take part in a scenic boat tour, a private guided tour of Pompeii, and cooking classes with local experts.
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