Whenever the Trans-Siberian railway is mentioned, you’ll likely think of the longest man-made rail line that crosses Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok. However, Italy boasts its own historical route that has lovingly been named the country’s own ‘Italian Trans-Siberian’ railway, with connections between Abruzzo and Molise on a journey of vintage carriages.

Perhaps a comparison to the original, iconic Trans-Siberian may be a bit of a stretch, but many find the Italian landscapes of the Abruzzo region to be far superior to those seen on its eastern European counterpart. Either way, slow train travel has made a comeback in recent years, and those eager to hop aboard can now be treated to a stunning, single-day itinerary through central Italy.