Spectacular rail journeys and fantastic food are great ways to gain new perspectives on the world’s beautiful places – and now you can enjoy both at once. In recent years, train companies have upped their culinary game, enlisting top chefs and serving up dishes that pay tribute to the world’s foodie hotspots. Here are eight rail journeys for travelers whose wanderlust is fuelled by food.

Known for its expansive views of rolling green hills filled with some of the world’s best grapes, Napa Valley, California is where vino lovers truly come alive. But, thanks to the organizers of the Blue Note Jazz Fest, the region also has added appeal—a multi-day experience featuring some of the best artists and talents known to Black music and culture.

The Napa Valley Wine Train is known for transporting travelers in a more romantic atmosphere. The train scenic train meanders through some of California’s most pristine landscapes, punctuated by stops at a few of its best vineyards, all with delicious multi-course meals in between. And now, the train has a brand-new journey for guests to enjoy, all thanks to a partnership with Chandon.

With gin tastings in the United Kingdom and moonshine in the Appalachian Mountains, these boozy train rides are sure to delight.

We have family friends with whom we’ve recently begun embarking on weekend getaways – trips that are within an easy half-day’s drive from South OC. Over the long weekend in February, we trekked to South Lake Tahoe to take active advantage of the epic snowfall. Then last month, we opted for a more leisurely sojourn defined by gourmet cuisine and fine wine in Napa Valley.

Just north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is one of North America’s most famed (and awarded) wine regions. Fill with heaps of vineyards, gorgeous scenery and cute little towns, it’s the type of place that’s well worth visiting when exploring the best places in California.

With stunning views of vine-covered hills in every direction, there is no shortage of gorgeous locations to tie the knot in Napa and Sonoma County.

The “Tasting on the Rails” experience will pair views, wines, and delicious bites all in one three-hour journey.