Italy Launches Multiple New Scenic, Themed Train Services

Europe is embracing scenic, slow-travel train journeys that offer immersive cultural experiences and picturesque landscapes. Spain’s Al Andalus train will launch a seven-day luxury journey between Seville and Madrid in spring 2026, stopping at historic towns such as Córdoba, Cádiz, and Mérida, allowing passengers to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and local traditions. Italy is expanding its vintage and thematic rail experiences with several new offerings: the "Timeless Tracks" project invites travelers to explore Tuscany and Abruzzo by refurbished vintage trains, showcasing the regions' countryside and medieval towns. Additionally, the "Munich Express" beer train service provides a direct sleeper route from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest, combining convenient travel with Bavarian festivities and scenic views through major Italian cities and the Alps. Another Italian highlight is the Siena Express, a relaxed weekend train linking Rome to the medieval town of Siena, traversing UNESCO-listed landscapes and charming villages. These developments reflect a growing trend in Europe toward slow, thematic train travel that emphasizes cultural immersion and natural beauty over speed.