Discovering Friuli aboard historic trains: May dates

Historic trains return to Friuli Venezia Giulia.

After last year’s success and the first four dates of April sold outthe 2024 planning continues for traveling on board the historic trains in Friuli Venezia Giulia: from the May 5th until December 15th 24 more appointments to reach events and locations in the region and experience the thrill of a journey from times gone by on 1930s carriages, the so-called “Centoporte“, with wooden lounges and window curtains, perfectly preserved, equipped with trunk and hat racks and towed by steam, electric or diesel locomotives.

Appointments with historic trains.

Come on UNESCO sites to the “Most beautiful villages in Italy”come on seaside villages at historical reenactmentsgive it guided itineraries at festivals but also food and wine events and again i major sporting events: There will be many opportunities to discover the area by traveling in an original way and in the name of slow tourism.

The initiative was revived this year thanks to renewed collaboration between the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the FS Foundation and with the operational technical support from PromoTurismoFVGwith the dual objective of promoting the territory but also of encouraging rail transport in favor of a more sustainable tourism model, thanks to a wide and quality offerto one special rate which includes free land-based programs such as guided tours and nature activities, and to possibility of bringing your bicycle with you.

The success of the proposal, which last season it was sold out and had a high level of user satisfaction which declared itself satisfied with almost all passengers (98%), composed mostly of families and small groups, falls – according to the survey carried out by PromoTurismoFVG – in the pThe more general trend towards undertourism, a form of tourism that emerged in the post-pandemic period which sees more and more visitors preferring national or regional destinationslittle-known places and the possibility of experiencing travel at a slower pace, while reducing pollution and environmental impact.

May dates: trips dedicated to culture and gardens.

The month will open on Belle Epoque train what a Sunday May 5th will take passengers departing from Sacile to Cormons and then to Gorizia for a dive into the Belle Époque. Passengers will have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the historic center of the Isonzo capital, an undisputed testimony of Central European elegance, and visit Cormons, the “capital” of Collio, home to some of the best white wines in the world. Included free of charge in the experience is the guided tour of Gorizia with a focus on the Belle Époque and the visit with tasting in a cellar in Cormons (for more information PORDENONE INFOPOINT Tel. +39 0434 520381; [email protected]).

The May 12th will be operational on UNESCO Cities Train from Trieste to Palmanova and Cividale del Friuli to discover atmospheres, routes, history and monuments of the starry city and the first Lombard duchy in Italy. Guided tours of Palmanova and Cividale del Friuli are included free of charge for passengers (INFOPOINT PALMANOVA +39 0432 924815; +39 335 7847446; [email protected]). The May 19th the. will also depart from Trieste Orchid Train headed to Osoppo on the occasion of the Orchid Festival, an event organized in the streets of the Friulian village and in the natural areas where numerous species of local orchids grow spontaneously.

It will instead be directed to Sacile on Garden Train that the May 26th will leave from Trieste to discover the natural and oenological riches of this area of ​​the region on the occasion of the “Cantine Aperte” event, for a journey among the colors and scents of wine and flowers in the Garden of the Serenissima in the name of culture, tradition and of typical products. Included free of charge in the experience is the visit with tasting of the Vistorta Estate and the guided tour of Sacile (information INFOPOINT DI PORDENONE Tel. +39 0434 520381; [email protected]).

Prices and how to buy tickets.

The initiative is offered at a promotional price and a fixed rate, regardless of the length of the route travelled. The price of a one-way or return ticket on electric or diesel locomotive trains is 5 euros for adults, children from 4 to 12 years of age pay 2.50 euros, while those under the age of 4 travel for free . For trains with a steam locomotive the return price for adults is 15 euros and 7.50 euros for children from 4 to 12 years of age, children from 0 to 4 years of age are free. It is not possible to reserve a seat.

Tickets are on sale through all Trenitalia channels: online on the website, in ticket offices and self-service machines in railway stations and in authorized travel agencies. The tickets go on sale starting on average two weeks before the travel date on the Fondazione FS website and closes when tickets are sold out. The maximum capacity of the historic train is 250 passengers. Trenitalia will provide assistance to Fondazione FS customers via email [email protected] and no. by telephone +39 335 6854091.

The other information.

Historic trains are restored and maintained to preserve the charm and authenticity of times gone by. They offer a charming and unique experience, but may not have all the modern conveniences such as central heating and summer air conditioning.

It is possible to bring your bicycle on board, the number of places for transporting bicycles is limited and cannot be booked. PromoTurismoFVG staff are present on all trains in charge of distributing theThe program of the day and a satisfaction questionnaire via QR for user profiling and measurement of service quality. During the train journey they will come provided passengers with information and insights into railway history, technology and culture organized by the Trieste Campo Marzio Station Museum Association.