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Almond Blossom Festival, historic trains return between Agrigento, Valley of the Temples and Porto Empedocle

Tickets can be purchased, starting from Tuesday 12 March, on all Trenitalia sales channels, ticket offices, apps and the official website.

Almond Blossom Festival, the historic trains return between Agrigento, Valley of the Temples and Porto Empedocle.

On the occasion of the 2024 edition of the Almond Blossom Festival - International Folklore Festival, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March, the Fs Foundation, upon input from the Tourism Department of the Sicilian Region, arranged numerous historic train circulations to guarantee mobility between Agrigento, the Valley of the Temples and Porto Empedocle on peak days influx of visitors.

«That of the historic trains – declares the President of the Region, Renato Schifani – it is a consolidated experience. In fact, even in the tourism sector, teamwork represents an indispensable element for enhancing the heritage of our island. The initiative is an additional piece in my government's strategy to give the Almond Blossom Festival the international dimension that Agrigento and Sicily deserve."

Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore, tornano i treni storici tra Agrigento, Valle dei Templi e Porto Empedocle.

A unique opportunity also for the many tourists who flock to the Agrigento capital to visit the magnificent Valley of the Temples along the timeless tracks of the Agrigento – Porto Empedocle line, one of the most famous and appreciated tourist lines in Italy, and beyond, for the uniqueness represented by the intermediate stop called "Tempio di Vulcano" which allows direct access to the Archaeological Park.

«Once again the collaboration with Fondazione Fs, which I thank – says the regional councilor for Tourism, Elvira Amata - it allows us to give tourists a unique experience on the occasion of a celebration of which we are particularly proud. Expanding the range of services is the best way to increase the appeal of our territory and is certainly the path we intend to continue following for the tourist promotion of the entire island."

In total, ten circulations are scheduled on 16 and 17 March for a total of 272 seats available on board. Departures from Agrigento Centrale to Porto Empedocle are scheduled at 08.23; 10.31am; 13.26pm; 15.31pm; 17.32pm. Departures from Porto Empedocle for Agrigento Centrale are scheduled at 09.21; 11.25am; 14.23pm; 16.22pm; 18.25pm.

The cost of tickets to travel on board the "Mandorlo in Fiore Express" is 4 euros each way for adults and children over 12 years old, 2 euros for children under 12 years old, while children are free. from 0 to 4 years of age. Tickets can be purchased, starting from Tuesday 12 March, on all Trenitalia sales channels, ticket offices, apps and the official website. More information is available on the website and on the official pages of the FS Foundation on the main social networks.

Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore, tornano i treni storici tra Agrigento, Valle dei Templi e Porto Empedocle.

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