A new luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, was unveiled at Ostiense station in Rome on Thursday before making its maiden journey to the vineyards of Tuscany. The five-star service is operated by luxury hospitality companies Arsenale and Orient Express with the support of Italy's Fondazione FS Italiane and FS Treni Turistici Italiani.

The train, entirely built and designed in Italy, will travel through 14 regions between the north and south of Italy, following eight exclusive itineraries designed for the high-end international tourism market. Each itinerary is based around the slow tourism model, immersing travellers in local traditions and landscapes, and offering typical foods and wines from the regions along the way.