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Autumn on Sardinia’s Green Train
Here are the dates for our trip on the Trenino Verde in the autumn of 2021!
8:30 Departure of Sardinia’s Green Train from Mandas
- on board: narration of the history of Sardinia's railways
- Scenic stop at Palarana, with a view of the Flumendosa lake and Barbagia forests
11:30 Arrival at Betilli, possibility to have lunch at the Borgo of Charcoal Burners (full menu at 20 euros)
12:10 Arrival in Sadali, possibility to visit to the old town and San Valentino waterfalls. Guided tours with Cooperative Tre Fate at the the old town and Is Janas caves. Possibility to book a local restaurant lunch.
12:45 Arrival in Seui, possibility to visit the Museums of Seui and have lunch at a local restaurant.
15:00 Departure from Seui, at 15:30 from Sadali and at 16:00 from Betilli for the return trip (arrival in Mandas at 18:30)
- on board: narration of the history of Sardinia's railways
- Scenic stop at Palarana, with a view of the Flumendosa lake and Barbagia forests
11:30 Arrival at Betilli, possibility to have lunch at the Borgo of Charcoal Burners (full menu at 20 euros)
12:10 Arrival in Sadali, possibility to visit to the old town and San Valentino waterfalls. Guided tours with Cooperative Tre Fate at the the old town and Is Janas caves. Possibility to book a local restaurant lunch.
12:45 Arrival in Seui, possibility to visit the Museums of Seui and have lunch at a local restaurant.
15:00 Departure from Seui, at 15:30 from Sadali and at 16:00 from Betilli for the return trip (arrival in Mandas at 18:30)
Prices
Train ticket + Barbagia Express guide on board: €30 adults / €20 children (4-16 years)
Optional:
- Guided tours with local guides at Sadali, Museums in Seui
- Restaurant lunch
Train ticket + Barbagia Express guide on board: €30 adults / €20 children (4-16 years)
Optional:
- Guided tours with local guides at Sadali, Museums in Seui
- Restaurant lunch
TOUR 1: LACONI
8:50 Departure of Sardinia’s Green Train from Mandas railway station
9:30 Stop and optional guided tour at Nuraghe Is Paras (Isili)
10:10 Departure from Is Paras. En route: Scenic view of lake San Sebastiano, narration of the history of Sardinia’s railways, coffee break at the historic station of Nurallao
11:40 Arrival in Laconi. Optional tours: walk through Laconi’s old town (Borgo), Aymerich Park and Castle, Villa Sulis, Museum of Sant’Ignazio (with Associazione De Lacon); Menhir Museum; wine tasting at Cantina Gennamanna; tasting of liquors and “chocolate lab” with Lugas.
Optional lunch at Aymerich Park or in a local restaurant
16:30-18:30 Departure from Laconi train station, return trip to Mandas
PRICE
Train ticket (both ways) + Barbagia Express guide on board and at the old town of Laconi:
€30 (adults)
€20 (4-16-year-olds)
Optional (to pay on the day if chosen): Guided tour of Nuraghe Is Paras, Guided tours with Associazione De Lacon (Villa Sulis, Sant’Ignazio Museum), Menhir Museum, Lunch.
TOUR 2: FUNTANA RAMINOSA
8:50 Departure of Sardinia’s Green Train from Mandas railway station
9:30 Stop and optional guided tour at Nuraghe Is Paras (Isili)
10:10 Departure from Is Paras. En route: Scenic view of lake San Sebastiano, narration of the history of Sardinia’s railways, coffee break at the historic station of Nurallao
11:40 Arrival in Laconi and transfer to the mine of Funtana Raminosa (Gadoni) on the “copper route” (Laconi – Ortuabis – Raminosa). Possibility of eating own lunch in the picnic area near the mine.
Guided tour of Funtana Raminosa mine with Aigae guides (Galleria Romana, workshops, walk along the paths in the wood and the ancient houses of miners)
Transfer back to Laconi
16:30-18:30 Return train from Laconi station to Mandas
PRICE
Train ticket (both ways) + Barbagia Express guide on board and guided tour of Raminosa site
€60 (adults)
€50 (10-16 year-olds)
Optional (to pay on the day if chosen): Guided tour of Nuraghe Is Paras
For this tour, please bring your own lunch from home
9:30 Stop and optional guided tour at Nuraghe Is Paras (Isili)
10:10 Departure from Is Paras. En route: Scenic view of lake San Sebastiano, narration of the history of Sardinia’s railways, coffee break at the historic station of Nurallao
11:40 Arrival in Laconi and transfer to the mine of Funtana Raminosa (Gadoni) on the “copper route” (Laconi – Ortuabis – Raminosa). Possibility of eating own lunch in the picnic area near the mine.
Guided tour of Funtana Raminosa mine with Aigae guides (Galleria Romana, workshops, walk along the paths in the wood and the ancient houses of miners)
Transfer back to Laconi
16:30-18:30 Return train from Laconi station to Mandas
PRICE
Train ticket (both ways) + Barbagia Express guide on board and guided tour of Raminosa site
€60 (adults)
€50 (10-16 year-olds)
Optional (to pay on the day if chosen): Guided tour of Nuraghe Is Paras
For this tour, please bring your own lunch from home