{"id":1319,"date":"2025-10-27T14:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:18:24","slug":"all-aboard-a-tasting-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/all-aboard-a-tasting-train\/","title":{"rendered":"All Aboard a Tasting Train!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A new \u2018olive oil\u2019 train celebrating the fall harvest in Italy is the latest addition to a growing travel trend: combining a resurgence in the love of rail journeys with exclusive access to authentic, highest-quality, at-the-source, wine, spirits and culinary tastings with experts in famous designated regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the travel trend your taste buds will thank you for! Here\u2019s more information about the world\u2019s latest tasting train, plus some other favorites, from a few hours to days, where the route is as memorable as the flavors in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Espresso Assisi \u2013 Frantoi Aperti (Italy: Rome \u2192 Arezzo \/ via Assisi) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n


In fall 2025, Italy is launching the \u201cEspresso Assisi \u2013 Frantoi Aperti,\u201d designed to celebrate the olive oil harvest in Umbria. The daytrip train departs Rome Termini in the morning and heads through Terni, Spoleto, Foligno, Spello, Perugia, and Assisi, arriving in Arezzo midday and returning late evening to Rome. Onboard, you can taste a selection of Umbrian extra virgin olive oils, guided by experts who explain each different olive oil\u2019s unique characteristics. At stops, the itinerary includes visits to local olive mills where travelers observe olive pressing and milling processes firsthand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Scotsman \u2013 Scotland (Edinburgh \u2192 Highlands round-trip)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


The ultra-luxury hotel and train company Belmond operates the iconic Royal Scotsman train that carries just a few dozen passengers from Edinburgh deep into the Scottish Highlands before looping back to the capital. Whisky-themed journeys feature tastings of single malts from Speyside and Highland distilleries, hosted by expert ambassadors. Alongside the drams, guests savor Scottish specialties like smoked salmon and venison in the dining car. As the train glides past lochs, glens, and castles, it feels like a private whisky house on rails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rovos Rail \u2013 South Africa (Pretoria \u2192 Cape Town)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


One of the most luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail begins in Pretoria, crossing savannas, mountains, and legendary South African wine country to end in the shadow of Cape Town\u2019s iconic Table Mountain. Onboard, observation lounges evoke Edwardian-era luxury rail journeys, with meals in wood-paneled dining cars. Curated tastings spotlight South Africa\u2019s best vintages from Stellenbosch and Paarl. Meals emphasize South African cuisine, with game meat like ostrich, springbok and kudu, as well as Cape Malay-inspired dishes with mild spices, fruits and curries, reflecting Cape Town\u2019s heritage, paired with bold reds and crisp whites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jose Cuervo Express \u2013 Mexico (Guadalajara \u2192 Tequila)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


The famed \u201cTequila Train\u201d is a day-long immersion into Mexico\u2019s beloved agave spirit. It departs Guadalajara and winds through Jalisco\u2019s UNESCO-listed blue agave fields en route to the town of Tequila. Onboard, passengers enjoy tastings of blanco, reposado, and a\u00f1ejo tequila, paired with regional snacks. Mariachi music, expert commentary, and cultural storytelling bring Mexico\u2019s national spirit to life. At journey\u2019s end, a tour of La Roje\u00f1a, Latin America\u2019s oldest active distillery, reveals the craft behind the drink from harvest to barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Napa Valley Wine Train \u2013 USA (Napa \u2192 St. Helena, California)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Departing from the city of Napa, this lovingly restored vintage train travels 36 miles through vineyard-draped hills to the town of St. Helena. Guests dine in elegant Pullman cars on multi-course menus showcasing local produce, while sipping world-class cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Options include lunch and dinner journeys, as well as full-day excursions with winery stops along the way. The polished wood interiors and panoramic windows create an atmosphere of timeless indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twilight Express Mizukaze \u2013 Japan (Kyoto \u2194 Shimonoseki)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This ten-car hybrid train carries just 34 passengers in exquisite style across the western part of the main Japanese island of Honshu. 2-3-day itineraries take you along the Seto Inland Sea or the rugged Sea of Japan coast, or both, and connect historic cities with dramatic landscapes seen from private suites and luxurious observation lounges. Meals are designed by renowned chefs who curate menus around the regional specialties of each route\u2014fresh seafood, mountain vegetables, and artisanal sake\u2014served in a dedicated dining car. Booking is competitive, often through application or lottery! For those lucky enough to get a reservation, Mizukaze offers one of the most refined culinary travel experiences in the world: a blend of Japanese terroir, hospitality, and timeless rail romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

START YOUR TRIP! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Image: Getty<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All rights reserved. You are welcome to share this material from this page, but it may not be copied, re-published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A new \u2018olive oil\u2019 train celebrating the fall harvest in Italy is the latest addition to a growing travel trend: combining a resurgence in the love of rail journeys with exclusive access to authentic, highest-quality, at-the-source, wine, spirits and culinary tastings with experts in famous designated regions.  It\u2019s the travel trend your taste buds will thank you for! Here\u2019s more information about the world\u2019s latest tasting train, plus some other favorites, from a few hours to days, where the route is as memorable as the flavors in your mouth.  Espresso Assisi \u2013 Frantoi Aperti (Italy: Rome \u2192 Arezzo \/ via Assisi)  In fall 2025, Italy is launching the \u201cEspresso Assisi \u2013 Frantoi Aperti,\u201d designed to celebrate the olive oil harvest in Umbria. The daytrip train departs Rome Termini in the morning and heads through Terni, Spoleto, Foligno, Spello, Perugia, and Assisi, arriving in Arezzo midday and returning late evening to Rome. Onboard, you can taste a selection of Umbrian extra virgin olive oils, guided by experts who explain each different olive oil\u2019s unique characteristics. At stops, the itinerary includes visits to local olive mills where travelers observe olive pressing and milling processes firsthand.  Royal Scotsman \u2013 Scotland (Edinburgh \u2192 Highlands round-trip) The ultra-luxury hotel and train company Belmond operates the iconic Royal Scotsman train that carries just a few dozen passengers from Edinburgh deep into the Scottish Highlands before looping back to the capital. Whisky-themed journeys feature tastings of single malts from Speyside and Highland distilleries, hosted by expert ambassadors. Alongside the drams, guests savor Scottish specialties like smoked salmon and venison in the dining car. As the train glides past lochs, glens, and castles, it feels like a private whisky house on rails. Rovos Rail \u2013 South Africa (Pretoria \u2192 Cape Town) One of the most luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail begins in Pretoria, crossing savannas, mountains, and legendary South African wine country to end in the shadow of Cape Town\u2019s iconic Table Mountain. Onboard, observation lounges evoke Edwardian-era luxury rail journeys, with meals in wood-paneled dining cars. Curated tastings spotlight South Africa\u2019s best vintages from Stellenbosch and Paarl. Meals emphasize South African cuisine, with game meat like ostrich, springbok and kudu, as well as Cape Malay-inspired dishes with mild spices, fruits and curries, reflecting Cape Town\u2019s heritage, paired with bold reds and crisp whites.  Jose Cuervo Express \u2013 Mexico (Guadalajara \u2192 Tequila) The famed \u201cTequila Train\u201d is a day-long immersion into Mexico\u2019s beloved agave spirit. It departs Guadalajara and winds through Jalisco\u2019s UNESCO-listed blue agave fields en route to the town of Tequila. Onboard, passengers enjoy tastings of blanco, reposado, and a\u00f1ejo tequila, paired with regional snacks. Mariachi music, expert commentary, and cultural storytelling bring Mexico\u2019s national spirit to life. At journey\u2019s end, a tour of La Roje\u00f1a, Latin America\u2019s oldest active distillery, reveals the craft behind the drink from harvest to barrel.  Napa Valley Wine Train \u2013 USA (Napa \u2192 St. Helena, California) Departing from the city of Napa, this lovingly restored vintage train travels 36 miles through vineyard-draped hills to the town of St. Helena. Guests dine in elegant Pullman cars on multi-course menus showcasing local produce, while sipping world-class cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Options include lunch and dinner journeys, as well as full-day excursions with winery stops along the way. The polished wood interiors and panoramic windows create an atmosphere of timeless indulgence. Twilight Express Mizukaze \u2013 Japan (Kyoto \u2194 Shimonoseki) This ten-car hybrid train carries just 34 passengers in exquisite style across the western part of the main Japanese island of Honshu. 2-3-day itineraries take you along the Seto Inland Sea or the rugged Sea of Japan coast, or both, and connect historic cities with dramatic landscapes seen from private suites and luxurious observation lounges. Meals are designed by renowned chefs who curate menus around the regional specialties of each route\u2014fresh seafood, mountain vegetables, and artisanal sake\u2014served in a dedicated dining car. Booking is competitive, often through application or lottery! For those lucky enough to get a reservation, Mizukaze offers one of the most refined culinary travel experiences in the world: a blend of Japanese terroir, hospitality, and timeless rail romance. START YOUR TRIP!  Image: Getty All rights reserved. You are welcome to share this material from this page, but it may not be copied, re-published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-events"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1319"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1321,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1319\/revisions\/1321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderfullworldtravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}