The FS Italian state railway’s Trenti Turistici Italiani tourist trains to the Côte d'Azur, and art, food and wine journeys.
From the Côte d'Azur to the Maritime Alps
This summer, in addition to the Riviera Express Rome-Marseille, this season’s best-seller also sees a historic train on the Ferrovia delle Meraviglie railway between Ventimiglia and Tenda: two trains that interpret and sum up the travel philosophy of this FS Group. The Espresso Riviera is an international train linking Rome and Marseille in July and August: an iconic journey designed for tourists who wish to travel in comfort in sleeper or couchette coaches and with a dedicated in-car catering service. Trains operate from Italy to France every Friday and in the opposite direction on Saturdays.
A vintage train on the Ligurian Riviera
Another popular service is the Railway of Wonders, a collaboration with CARF (French Riviera Agglomeration Community) on board a vintage train from the Ligurian Riviera to the Val de Roya resorts. The historic train, with 1930s Centoporte carriages and pulled by a diesel locomotive in period livery, will also run on 3, 10, 17 and 31 August before making its last journey on 6 September.
From Rome, a journey through food and wine heritage
From October to December, it will be possible to travel to Arezzo every Sunday, passing through Assisi, to discover Umbria and Tuscany and with the possibility of visiting Terni, Spello, Spoleto, Assisi or Perugia in a day, travelling on board the comfortable lounge cars or enjoying tasting experiences on board the restaurant car. From October to November, on the occasion of the 95th Alba White Truffle Fair, it will be possible to leave from the capital and reach the fragrant heart of Piedmont aboard a night train with sleeper coaches and restaurant service.
