La Dolce Vita Orient Express launches two golf-themed itineraries

La Dolce Vita Orient Express will debut two golf-themed itineraries through Italy this year.

The journeys have been designed to “elevate Italy’s status as a premier golf destination” following the Italian Open in June, where La Dolce Vita Orient Express was a Special Partner.

The first three-night Northern Greens itinerary will take place in October and will begin at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club – host of the 2023 Ryder Cup – just outside of Rome, following a welcome reception at the La Dolce Vita Lounge in the city’s Ostiense Station.

The train will subsequently tour locations including Franciacorta Golf Club, Royal Park I Roveri, Antognolla Golf Club and Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort.

The second three-night Italian Swing journey will take place in November, with stops in central and southern Italy including San Domenico Golf Club in Puglia, The Club at Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, and Grosseto’s Argentario Golf Club – Italy’s only PGA-licensed facility. 

A professional golfer will accompany guests throughout each journey.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express said the itineraries had been created in collaboration with the Italian Golf Federation (FIG) to support “sustainable, high-end sports tourism” and “highlight Italy’s cultural and natural beauty”.

The luxury train line said the new journeys “complemented” its existing portfolio of eight itineraries in Italy.

Pictured: The Club at Castiglion del Bosco