In February 2026, La Dolce Vita Orient Express celebrates the art of travel through two itineraries conceived as immersivecultural and sensory experiences. From the exuberance of the Venetian Carnival to the intimacy of a romantic escape to Verona,the train offers two rare interludes.
Valentine’s Day – Love Is on the Rails
13 – 15 February 2026 | 3 days – 2 nights | Rome – Verona – Rome
For Valentine’s Day, La Dolce Vita Orient Express offers a romantic escape between Rome and Verona, the legendary city ofRomeo and Juliet.
On the evening of February 13th, guests board in Rome. From the moment of departure, the atmosphere is intimate and refined. A three-Michelin-starred dinner by Heinz Beck, accompanied by live music, turns the train into a world apart.
On the morning of February 14th, the train arrives in Verona. The day is devoted to discovery: Juliet’s balcony, Renaissancepalazzi, sunlit piazzas… A private musical experience, conceived as a contemporary serenade, deepens the immersion.
That evening, back on board, a Valentine’s dinner specially designed for the occasion accompanies the return journey. The mood favours intimacy.
On February 15th, the train returns to Rome. Guests depart with the memory of a journey written for two.
Discover the itinerary: https://www.orient-express.com/la-dolce-vita/itinerary/love-is-on-the-rails
The Carnival Party
16 – 17 February 2026 | 2 days – 1 night
To mark Carnival, La Dolce Vita Orient Express presents an elegant and festive journey linking Rome to Venice, where thetradition of masks dates back to the 13th century.
The voyage begins in Rome with a private welcome at the La Dolce Vita lounge. On board, a gastronomic lunch by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck accompanies the passage through vineyards and olive groves.
A stop in Siena offers time to explore the medieval city. Guests may wander its narrow streets or choose from a curatedselection of cultural experiences: a private visit to the Duomo, exclusive access to historic palazzi, immersion in the traditionsof the Contrade and the Palio, or an introduction to the ancient art of gold-leaf painting led by local artisans.
As evening falls, the train is transformed. Fine dining gives way to a masked celebration: live music, piano bar and Carnival-inspired games create the atmosphere of a ball carried along the rails.
The following morning, the train arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia. Venice, in the height of Carnival, extends the experience through itscalli, on St Mark’s Square and withinthe masked balls for which it is renowned. The journey concludes, but the Voyage continues.
Discover the itinerary: https://www.orient-express.com/la-dolce-vita/itinerary/the-carnival-party
