For golf travellers who believe the journey should be every bit as memorable as the destination, the “Italian Swing” voyage aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express is a bucket list experience like no other. This four-day, three-night adventure fuses world-class golf with the romance of slow luxury travel – a rolling celebration of Italy’s landscapes, cuisine, and culture.
Unveiled as part of the La Dolce Vita Orient Express’s series of curated Italian itineraries, the Italian Swing offers an indulgent round trip from Rome to Apulia, Siena, and Perugia, showcasing Italy’s finest fairways in cinematic style. Think golden Tuscan hills, medieval towns, coastal vistas, and evenings of exquisite dining – all wrapped in the timeless elegance of a train that redefines old-world glamour.
Onboard, travellers are immersed in the spirit of “la dolce vita”. The carriages evoke 1960s Italian sophistication with Art Deco details, locally inspired menus, and suites that feel more like boutique hotel rooms than cabins. Each day brings a new golfing highlight, seamlessly blended with leisure, wine, and fine dining both on and off the train.
The highlight for many will be playing at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, the iconic venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup, where golfers can relive moments of European triumph on one of Italy’s most celebrated courses. Equally memorable is The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, a private Tuscan course designed by Tom Weiskopf and set within a UNESCO World Heritage site – pure golfing artistry framed by vineyards and cypress trees.
Beyond the greens, guests enjoy curated excursions through Italy’s cultural heartlands – truffle tastings in Perugia, Apulian coastline drives, and leisurely strolls through Siena’s historic streets. Each evening, as the train glides through moonlit countryside, dinner is served in elegant dining cars, paired with fine regional wines and live piano music.
Whether you’re a golfer, a lover of Italian luxury, or simply someone who values the art of travel itself, the Italian Swing is a once-in-a-lifetime way to see, and play, Italy.
Prices start from €12,360 per passenger (£10,638), see more at orient-express.com