11/28/2025
Italy is reviving the golden age of rail travel with an experience crafted for the season’s dreamers. The Espresso Monaco, a festive overnight train linking Rome and Munich, turns an ordinary journey into a moving tribute to Christmas charm. Designed for travelers bound for Europe’s most beloved holiday markets, it combines nostalgia with modern comfort and a powerful dose of magic.
Inside, passengers are welcomed into warm sleeper cabins illuminated with festive décor. The dining cars serve curated Italian seasonal cuisine, while select routes feature live carol performances that echo through the aisles like scenes from a holiday film. Small pop-up market stalls onboard offer handcrafted ornaments, local gifts, and artisanal keepsakes, letting the spirit of Christmas unfold long before arrival.
The scenery completes the wonder. Sweeping through snow-kissed Alpine valleys, the route delivers a sunrise framed by jagged white peaks, a breathtaking prelude to Munich’s historic Marienplatz Christmas Market — one of Europe’s oldest and most atmospheric.
More than festive theater, the initiative champions sustainability. By shifting tourists from short-haul flights to efficient rail, the Espresso Monaco actively reduces travel-related emissions, proving that low-carbon mobility can feel luxurious, joyful, and emotionally unforgettable.
Italy isn’t just running a train — it’s restoring romance to travel, one winter’s night at a time.