Orient Express (Accor)
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 Nostalgie Istanbul Orient Express in 1988, renovated into Accor's Orient Express.[1] | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Franchise(s) | Railtour |
| Fleet size | 7[3][4] |
| Parent company | Accor |
| Headquarters | Paris, France[2] |
| Other | |
| Website | Official website |
The Orient Express is a private luxury train service operated by Accor. It will carry passengers between Paris and Istanbul, like the original Orient Express, beginning in 2025.[5] It will also offer journeys around Italy.[3]
Fleet[edit]
The Orient Express[edit]
In 2017, Accor purchased a 50% stake in the Orient Express brand from SNCF for the right to use the name.[6] In 2018, Accor began renovation work on 17 CIWL carriages from the defunct Nostalgie Istanbul Orient Express, which date back to the 1920s and 1930s, to create a modern Orient Express.[1][7] It will carry passengers between Paris and Istanbul beginning in 2025.[5] The route will be slightly different from the Paris–Istanbul route served by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which is owned by Belmond.[8]
La Dolce Vita Orient Express[edit]
A total of six La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains, each accommodating 62 guests, were constructed in Brindisi, Italy. The interiors are inspired by 1960s Italian design. The trains will offer overnight journeys around Italy, with itineraries including Rome, Venice and Portofino.[3][9][10] Its inaugural journey will embark on April 4, 2025.[11] Private events for up to 62 people can also be reserved, including for weddings and corporate events, with the option to choose custom decor, menus, and itineraries.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Dobrina Zhekova (29 June 2022). "The Original Orient Express Is Returning to Europe in 2024 — With 17 Beautifully Refurbished Carriages". Travel + Leisure.
- ^ "Orient Express Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Orient Express La Dolce Vita". The Luxury Train Club. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "The Orient Express". Accor. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ a b Yevhenii Podolskyi (26 October 2022). "The revived Orient Express will leave Paris for Istanbul in 2025". DIP.
- ^ Christina Jelski (12 January 2023). "Orient Express will venture into luxury cruising". Travel Weekly.
- ^ Sarah Kuta (1 December 2022). "You Could Soon Ride in Historic Carriages From the Orient Express". Smithsonian.
- ^ Lucy Alexander (23 April 2023). "How Luxury Trains Are Transporting Travelers to a Bygone Era of Old-World Opulence". Robb Report.
- ^ "Wealthy travelers are reserving seats onboard Italy's new Orient Express train before construction is even complete — see why". Business Insider. 4 September 2023.
- ^ "A First Look at Italy's Gorgeous La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train—And How to Book It". AFAR. 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Select your itinerary - La Dolce Vita". Accor. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Events - Privatize La Dolce Vita Orient Express train". Accor. Retrieved 20 April 2024.