That price doesn’t include everything. You want a massage? That’s extra. You want a specific vintage of wine with dinner? That’s extra, too. And you absolutely need to bring a dinner jacket or a gown. If you show up in jeans, they might politely ask you to get off. Yes, really.
Anche in Italia c'è un Orient Express. Lo sapevi? - The Wom Travel
Also, that price is just the train. You still have to get to the departure city and figure out what to do once you arrive. The Orient Express is the expensive cherry on top of an already expensive sundae. It’s a bit like buying a luxury handbag and then realizing you need a matching car to carry it.
