This Luxury 7-day Train Journey Travels Through Italy's Wine Country-With Private Winery Visits and Vineyard Lunches

"If you need yet another reason to visit Italy, boutique travel company SmoothRed just unveiled an enticing new train experience. This seven-day journey connects two of the country's most celebrated wine regions by train and offers the chance to sample more than 20 of the country's best wines. The trip begins with three nights in Turin in Italy's northern Piedmont region, an area known for its white truffles, coffee culture, and its connection to the Slow Food Movement."

"After spending time in Turin, travelers take a scenic train ride to Florence for three nights, where they'll begin exploring the flavors of Chianti Classico. The tour features a visit to a local winery to learn how wine is crafted from vine to bottle, lunch at the renowned butcher shop of Dario Cecchini, a stop at a boutique estate to meet the owner, and time in Greve, a medieval town often considered the heart of the Chianti wine region."

The seven-day journey starts with three nights in Turin, Piedmont, featuring Barolo region tours with visits to boutique family estates, tastings of Barolo vintages, and a traditional lunch. Travelers can enjoy vineyard picnics or day trips nearby. A scenic train carries guests to Florence for three nights focused on Chianti Classico, including a winery visit to learn production from vine to bottle, lunch at Dario Cecchini's butcher shop, and time in Greve. Florence options include climbing the Duomo, seeing Michelangelo's David, and enjoying buchette del vino. The package includes rail transport, private transfers, luxury hotels, private wine tours, selected meals, continuous support, and starts at £2,990 (~$3,478).

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