The wonderful historic Irpinia Express train starts again for this year, and from 6 November until 19 December 2021 will allow travelers to discover well 7 tourist itineraries, among the most beautiful and fascinating places in Irpinia.
The appointment with the historical-tourist train is made possible thanks to an agreement signed between the Campania Region and the Ferrovie dello Stato Foundation. The route that will be covered aboard the historic ALN 669 locomotives with velvet interiors will be Avellino-Rocchetta SA.
In short, do not miss the opportunity to travel on a beautiful historic train, for aunique and fascinating experience in the name of culture, flavors and traditions.
Irpinia Express: the itineraries
Here are the 7 tourist itineraries that you can discover traveling with Irpinia Express:
- November 6: Avellino - Rocca San Felice
- November 14: Avellino - Lapio
- November 21: Avellino - Nusco
- November 28: Avellino - Montella
- 4 December: Avellino - Bagnoli Irpino
- 12 December: Avellino - Lioni
- 19 December: Avellino - Taurasi
Program for November 6th
Later the program of the day for the appointment of November 6, 2021:
- 09:00 departure of the historic train from Avellino and will head north-west towards the hills of the DOCG of Fiano.
- 09:40 am arrival at Montefalcione station, stop of 2 minutes for the boarding and alighting of passengers.
- 09:42 am departure from Montefalcione
- Arrival at Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi station and transfer by bus to the Borgo di Rocca San Felice
- Arrival in Rocca San Felice and guided tasting of Carmasciano pecorino cheese
- Free lunch in Rocca San Felice, or in a sack or in one of the bars in the historic center.
- Guided tours in the afternoon to the historic center of Rocca San Felice and the Mefite (by reservation)
- 16:50 pm transfer by bus from Rocca San Felice to Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi station
- 17:20 pm arrival in Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, train back to Avellino
- 20:30 arrival in Avellino.
Times are indicative and may be subject to changes.
Information on Irpinia Express
When
6, 14, 21, 28 November and 4, 12 and 19 December 2021
Where
Departure from Avellino
Working hours:
Departure at 09:00
Price
- Train ticket adults 12 euros, children from 4 to 14 years 6 euros, children from 0 to 4 years free. Tickets are available from November 4th on FS Italian Foundation website.
- Carmasciano Tastings by SlowFodd and the Carmasciano Producers Association 8 euros
- Guided tours: adults 8 euros, children from 6 to 10 years 3 euros, children from 0 to 5 years free. Reservations required: heraion@ymail.com - 348 6967126. Payment on the spot.
Contacts
Official website | Irpinia Express facebook page
Image source: Avellino Today
