Whilst Florence grabs the headlines in Tuscany, Arezzo quietly shines in the background. This hilltop town is full of art, charm and Christmas magic, yet most visitors rush straight past. This year, Italy's L'Espresso Natale (Christmas Express) gives you a reason to slow down and explore the cosy, twinkling heart of Tuscany. Think sparkling lights, Tyrolean markets, and the smell of roasted chestnuts drifting through the streets.
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Running every Sunday from 30 November to 28 December 2025, the L'Espresso Natale departs Romes Termini station at 08.30 and rolls north through the hills of Umbria before reaching Arezzo just after noon.
This is not an ordinary train ride. The carriages are decked out for the holidays, Christmas music fills the air and every passenger receives a small gift. There is even a dining car serving espresso, hot chocolate snacks because in Italy food is always part of the celebration.
Tickets start at £46.90 for second class and £63.30 for first class, with half price fares for children aged 3-11. The return trip to Rome leaves Arezzo at 17.30, getting you back to Termini just before 23:00 tired but happy and full of Christmas Cheer.
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