Rome, Italy – 29th July 2026. There are few pleasures more quintessentially Italian than travelling slowly through extraordinary landscapes, discovering exceptional cuisine, and lingering in places where beauty unfolds at every turn.
With its dedicated golf itineraries, La Dolce Vita Orient Express invites guests to experience Italy through this very lens, pairing the country’s most prestigious golf courses with the timeless elegance of grand rail travel.
Created for golfers who appreciate the journey as much as the game, the itineraries Northern Greens and Italian Swingtransform Italy’s celebrated fairways into the backdrop for an immersive voyage through culture, gastronomy and timeless hospitality.
From championship courses and vineyard-covered hills to historic villages and Mediterranean coastlines, each itinerary reveals a different expression of Italian excellence.
The four-day, three-night Northern Greens itinerary departs from Rome and travels through some of Northern and Central Italy’s most iconic golfing landscapes. The journey includes stops at Royal Park I Roveri, Franciacorta Golf Club and The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, offering guests the opportunity to discover some of the country’s most celebrated golfing destinations while travelling through Italy’s diverse landscapes.
Heading South, Italian Swing explores another side of the country, where golf meets the warmth of the Mediterranean. The itinerary includes play at San Domenico Golf Club in Apulia, The Club at Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, and Antognolla Golf, complemented by curated experiences designed for accompanying guests, from wellness rituals and local gastronomy to immersive encounters with Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Both itineraries are complemented by the opportunity to play at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, the celebrated host venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup, offering guests the chance to experience one of Europe’s most iconic championship courses.
On board, every detail reflects the elegance of Italy’s golden age of design, reinterpreted through contemporary craftsmanship, rich materials and the distinctive vision of Milan-based architectural firm Dimorestudio.
Sophisticated interiors flow seamlessly into convivial social spaces, where attentive service and a sense of understated glamour define life on board. The culinary experience, curated by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, celebrates the richness and diversity of Italy’s regional cuisines, making every meal an integral part of the journey.
Together, these elements invite guests to savour the time between destinations as much as the destinations themselves.
More than a golf holiday, these itineraries invite guests to experience Italy through the art of slow travel, where championship courses open the door to extraordinary landscapes, every destination reveals a new chapter, and the journey itself becomes the ultimate indulgence.
The golf experiences sit alongside La Dolce Vita Orient Express’ collection of itineraries across Italy, each celebrating the country’s rich diversity through authentic encounters, exceptional hospitality and the enduring romance of travelling by train.
The next available departure is scheduled on 29th September 2026, on the Northern Greens itinerary. Guests can book on orient-express.com/the-golf-collection.
