How much does it cost?

From £2,899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,916 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Plus First Class from London to Paris and return, rail from Paris to Turin, Turin to Florence, and Florence to Chambéry via Turin, plus the TGV from Chambéry to Paris.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout, and guided tours are provided in Turin, Bra, Florence, Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Todi and Perugia.

What meals are included?

Breakfast every day, two lunches (one with Nebbiolo wine tasting near Alba, one at Lungarotti Winery), seven dinners, and light meals on the outbound and return Eurostar Plus services.

Which hotels will I stay in?

Starhotels Majestic (4-star, Turin, 3 nights), Dal Moro Gallery Hotel (4-star, Santa Maria degli Angeli, 5 nights), and a hotel in Chambéry (1 night).

When does the tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys offers five departures in 2027: April, May, June, September and October.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Treasures of Italy: Piedmont & Umbria

Piedmont and Umbria escorted rail tour from London via Alpine trains

Great Rail Journeys operates this 10-day escorted tour through Piedmont and Umbria, the lesser-known culinary and historical heart of Italy. The journey begins in London, crosses the English Channel on Eurostar Plus First Class, and travels by rail through the French and Italian Alps to Turin, Italy's former capital. From there, coach and rail transport carry the group through wine country near Alba, across Tuscany to Florence, and into the medieval towns of Umbria: Assisi (birthplace of Saint Francis), Spello, Gubbio, Todi and Perugia. The tour culminates in a scenic Alpine rail passage to Chambéry, France, before returning to London. A UK Tour Manager leads the group throughout. Guided walking tours visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, Renaissance palaces, 13th-century basilicas and medieval town piazzas. Wine tastings feature Nebbiolo wines from Alba, white and red wines from Lungarotti Winery and olive oil traditions at the Wine and Olive Oil Museums in Torgiano. A private tour of the Baci Perugina chocolate factory in Perugia and chocolate tastings round out the culinary programme. Nine nights are spent in four-star hotels, with breakfast, two lunches and seven dinners included. This tour suits history lovers, food-and-wine travellers and couples seeking escorted comfort with substantial cultural immersion.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £2,899.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single supplement is GBP 700 (USD 935), making the single price GBP 3,699 (USD 4,940), substantially above half the double rate.
Most days include coach travel between towns rather than continuous rail; the tour is escorted and guided, with limited free exploration except in the afternoons of Days 2, 3 and 7.
The maximum group size is 30 travellers; confirm final hotel details with Great Rail Journeys, as some properties are listed as 'or similar'.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Turin
From London to Turin
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar Plus to Paris, continuing across France to Turin, checking in to our hotel before the first dinner in Italy.
Day 2overnight: Turin
Exploring Turin's history with a local guide
A guided tour of Turin including the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama, ending at the historic Caffè Baratti & Milano chocolate shop.
Day 3overnight: Turin
Savouring hidden gems and Nebbiolo wines
A coach to Bra for a walking tour of its Baroque centre, then a winery near Alba for lunch and a Nebbiolo wine tasting.
Day 4railovernight: Santa Maria degli Angeli
Travelling south to Tuscany and Umbria
A rail journey to Florence for a guided walking tour taking in the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella and the Ponte Vecchio, before continuing by coach to our hotel in Santa Maria degli Angeli, Umbria.
Day 5overnight: Santa Maria degli Angeli
Our first look at old-world Umbria in Assisi and Spello
A guided tour of Assisi including the Basilica of St Clare, the Duomo and the Basilica of St Francis, followed by free time in the walled town of Spello.
Day 6overnight: Santa Maria degli Angeli
Discovering the medieval gems of Gubbio and Todi
A guided tour of the medieval town of Gubbio, followed by a visit to hilltop Todi with a local guide.
Day 7overnight: Santa Maria degli Angeli
Historical and culinary delights in Perugia
A guided tour of Perugia including Piazza IV Novembre and San Lorenzo Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Casa del Cioccolato chocolate factory and museum.
Day 8overnight: Santa Maria degli Angeli
Enjoying the flavours of Umbria in Torgiano
A visit to Torgiano's Olive and Oil Museum and Wine Museum, followed by lunch and a tasting at the Lungarotti Winery.
Day 9railovernight: Chambéry
Through the Alps to Chambéry
We travel by coach back to Florence and join the train to Chambéry via Turin, crossing the Alps into France, checking in to our hotel for the night.
Day 10rail
Homeward bound
We join the TGV from Chambéry to Paris, then take our Plus seats on Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus First Class, passing through the French and Italian Alps before arriving in Turin for dinner.
Day 2Tour Turin's Egyptian Museum, Royal Palace and UNESCO-listed Palazzo Madama, then taste chocolate at Caffè Baratti & Milano, established 1858.
Day 3Explore Bra's Baroque piazzas and learn about the Slow Food movement, followed by lunch and Nebbiolo wine tasting at a winery near Alba.
Day 5Visit UNESCO World Heritage Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis, touring the Basilica of St Francis consecrated in 1253 and other medieval basilicas.
Day 7Tour Perugia's 14th-century San Lorenzo Cathedral and the Casa del Cioccolato (Baci Perugina chocolate factory), viewing production and sampling chocolates.

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 9 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Eurostar Plus/First Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Food & Drink: breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Luggage: group luggage transfers between hotels from Turin to Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,916 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Plus First Class from London to Paris and return, rail from Paris to Turin, Turin to Florence, and Florence to Chambéry via Turin, plus the TGV from Chambéry to Paris.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout, and guided tours are provided in Turin, Bra, Florence, Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Todi and Perugia.
What meals are included?: Breakfast every day, two lunches (one with Nebbiolo wine tasting near Alba, one at Lungarotti Winery), seven dinners, and light meals on the outbound and return Eurostar Plus services.
Which hotels will I stay in?: Starhotels Majestic (4-star, Turin, 3 nights), Dal Moro Gallery Hotel (4-star, Santa Maria degli Angeli, 5 nights), and a hotel in Chambéry (1 night).
When does the tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys offers five departures in 2027: April, May, June, September and October.