Orient Express has launched 'A Journey, Written to Last', a cinematic campaign celebrating the festive season through a film that follows a guest across three iconic destinations: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Orient Express Venezia and La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
Structured as a story told through letters, the film captures the spirit of the Orient Express experience. It showcases Rome's elegance, Venice's beauty and the romance of luxury rail travel.
The campaign focuses on the emotional side of Orient Express hospitality. It celebrates personal stories and meaningful encounters, with the aim of making every guest feel part of something extraordinary.
Festive celebrations in Rome
In Rome, La Minerva Bar presents a festive culinary programme. Highlights include a refined Christmas Eve dinner and a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner featuring Italian delicacies.
Beyond dining, guests can enjoy cultural experiences, including classical concerts organised in partnership with Fondazione Nicola Bulgari. The hotel also offers bespoke itineraries that reveal some of Rome's hidden treasures.
Festive journeys aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express
La Dolce Vita Orient Express introduces two special festive journeys: Jingle Route and Whispers at Midnight. Both itineraries combine the romance of rail travel with the spirit of the holiday season.
The journeys offer a different perspective on Italy's destinations. Guests can also enjoy exceptional onboard hospitality and carefully curated experiences along the way.
A Venetian New Year's Eve
In Venice, Orient Express Venezia celebrates the season through local flavours and Venetian traditions. The festivities culminate in a New Year's Eve celebration aboard the Orient Express boat.
Guests can enjoy views of fireworks across the Venetian Lagoon, providing a distinctive setting for welcoming the New Year.
Through 'A Journey, Written to Last', Orient Express brings together luxury hospitality, cultural discovery and festive celebrations. The campaign invites travellers to experience Italy through memorable stays, culinary encounters and journeys by rail.
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