Once the epitome of luxury and mystery, the Orient Express is being revived to capture its former glamour. The legendary train first ran from Paris to Vienna in 1883 and later extended to Istanbul, gaining worldwide fame and inspiring Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel Murder on the Orient Express. However, with the rise of high-speed trains and budget airlines, the service eventually stopped operating.
Now, it’s returning as part of a Paris exhibition celebrating 100 years of Art Deco. Designers are recreating the intimate bar car, elegant dining area, and luxurious suites with great attention to detail, even considering how the furniture should move during travel. The new Orient Express is expected to launch in 2027.
Meanwhile, Italy already offers a luxurious alternative: the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, running through Tuscany and Sicily. Guests enjoy menus designed by three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck, though the high price limits accessibility. Still, it promises a memorable, low-carbon travel experience aligned with modern sustainability trends.
Vocabulary:
• Glamorous (adj): very attractive, exciting, and luxurious.
• Luxury (noun): great comfort or expensive things.
• Mystery (noun): something that is difficult to explain or understand.
• Intrigue (noun): the feeling of curiosity or interest caused by something mysterious.
• Restore (verb): to bring something back to its original condition.
• Glory (noun): great beauty or fame.
• Maiden (adj): first (used for the first trip, flight, or voyage).
• Immortalize (verb): to make someone or something famous forever.
• Attention to detail (phrase): careful consideration of small things.
• Mock-up (noun): a model or example made to show what something will look like.
• Alternative (noun): another choice or option.
• Sustainability (noun): using resources without harming the environment.
Source: DW News