The Railway of Wonders returns to the tracks, bringing Sanremo back into one of the most evocative journeys of summer 2026. The historic train from Turin to Imperia, along the Cuneo-Ventimiglia line, traverses Alpine and Mediterranean landscapes in a route that combines slow tourism, railway heritage, and a different perspective of the Riviera dei Fiori.
Trips are scheduled every Sunday from July 5 to August 16, 2026. Two dates have changed from the original calendar: the journey on July 26 has been moved up to Saturday, July 25, while the August 9 trip has moved to Saturday, August 8. This is a key detail for those organizing a day along the line, as it allows for more flexible planning of stops and return trips.
The train departs from Torino Porta Nuova at 8:00 AM and arrives in Imperia at 12:35 PM; the return is scheduled for 2:45 PM, arriving in Turin at 8:15 PM. In between are the stops that make this route famous: Cuneo, Limone Piemonte, Tende, Breil-sur-Roya, Ventimiglia, and Sanremo. The passage through the City of Flowers gives the itinerary its strongest sense of purpose, as the journey does not just connect two points but tells the story of a complete geography, from the mountains to the sea.
The historic train travels with vintage locomotives and carriages, and also features on-board tastings. This adds another layer to the experience, transforming the commute into a small cultural and gastronomic event. For Sanremo, it is a valuable return: the city is not just a stop along the way, but a tourist landmark that benefits from connections capable of attracting both Italian and French visitors.
In a summer where tourism increasingly seeks authentic experiences, the Railway of Wonders remains a successful choice due to its balance of landscape, history, and simplicity. And Sanremo, once again, finds itself at the exact point where the journey becomes the destination.
