Italy’s Christmas magic is returning to the rails this winter with the Espresso Assisi: Christmas Markets Edition, a special tourist train operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani (TTI). This scenic route offers travelers a nostalgic and festive way to connect Rome to Arezzo, passing through the beautiful regions of Umbria and Tuscany.
What You Need to Know
The Espresso Assisi is an official tourist train managed by the national railway group, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane.
- Route: The itinerary links Rome to Arezzo, with stops in the heart of Umbria: Rome→Terni→Spoleto→Foligno→Spello→Assisi→Perugia→Arezzo
- Onboard Experience: Passengers enjoy festive decorations, Christmas music, a small holiday gift, and available bar service in the dining car.
- Classes: Tickets are available in Exclusive Lounge, First Class, and Second Class seats, all specially decorated for the season.
Dates
The Christmas Markets Edition runs exclusively on Sundays during the holiday period.
- Confirmed Operating Dates: Every Sunday from November 30th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026.
The Destination: Arezzo Christmas Market
The journey concludes in Arezzo, home to one of Italy’s most beloved holiday events, the Tyrolean Christmas Village (Villaggio Tirolese di Arezzo) in the beautiful Piazza Grande.
- Arezzo Market Dates: The Tyrolean Christmas Village is confirmed to be open from November 15th to December 28th, 2025.
Tickets and Booking
Tickets are available through the official FS Treni Turistici Italiani website.
- Discount: A limited “TTI SPECIAL –25%” discount is officially announced and can be applied during the booking process.
- Booking Site: Purchase tickets directly from fstrenituristici.it or through Trenitalia sales channels.
- Offitial Website: https://www.fstrenituristici.it/en/travel-and-culture/espresso_assisi_mercatini.html
Important Note
The Espresso Assisi (operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani from Rome) is a distinct service from the local Treni di Natale Arezzo (run by TFT), which serves smaller towns in Tuscany.
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