Sicily is famed for its wealth of delicacies, as well as for a millennia-old artistic heritage. These days, there is a special way to discover Sicily, another opportunity to savor the island’s most authentic traditions. Imagine crossing through countryside, small towns, and Mediterranean landscapes aboard a train from another era, to reach one of the South of Italy’s most fascinating cities, where the scent of chocolate blends with the beauty of Baroque architecture.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, the Chocolate Train returns, a rail experience that connects Caltanissetta to Modica, in the heart of southeastern Sicily. The initiative, organized within the framework of the Fondazione FS Italiane’s historic trains program, offers a day that’s different from the usual, framed by evocative viewpoints, UNESCO heritage, and one of the island’s most beloved gastronomic specialties.
The Chocolate Train Journey
The Chocolate Train will depart on December 6 from Caltanissetta Centrale station at 8:30 a.m., reaching Modica at 11:40 a.m. The route traverses a part of Sicily less known to major tourist flows, giving passengers the opportunity to observe the landscape from a different perspective.
Along the way there are planned stops at San Cataldo, Serradifalco, Canicattì, Campobello di Licata, Licata, Gela, Acate, Vittoria, Comiso, and Ragusa, before arriving at the destination. The journey takes place aboard a historic railcar ALn 668, a rolling stock that recalls the charm of journeys from the past and makes the experience even more special.
Upon arrival in Modica, participants will have several hours of free time to explore the historic center, stroll through the narrow streets, and discover the local gastronomic specialties. The train will depart again at 16:10, with an expected arrival back in Caltanissetta at 19:30.
The true star of the day will be Modica itself, one of the iconic towns of Sicilian Baroque, listed on the UNESCO site of the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. Here the urban landscape is characterized by noble palaces, monumental staircases, and scenographic churches, such as the Cathedral of San Giorgio, which dominates the city from the top of its imposing staircase. Do not miss also the Cathedral of San Pietro and the lanes of the center, where craft shops and pastry shops preserve one of Sicily’s most indulgent traditions: Modica chocolate.
How much does the Chocolate Train cost and how to book
What makes this experience particularly appealing is also the ticket price. The Chocolate Train costs 10 euros for adults for a single leg, while children aged 4 to under 12 pay 5 euros. For children under 4, the journey is free.
Those who wish to complete the full outbound-and-return itinerary should therefore budget 20 euros per person, subject to any special conditions. Tickets will be available starting Saturday, November 14, 2026, through the Trenitalia website and app, railway ticket offices, self-service kiosks, and authorized travel agencies.
The journey does not include organized tastings or samples included in the price: once in Modica, it will be possible to freely purchase the famous local chocolate and visit the workshops that carry on its production. Unlike traditional chocolate, Modica chocolate is produced through a distinctive low-temperature process that preserves the sugar crystals and gives it the characteristic grainy texture. A specialty recognized with the IGP label, which tells an important part of Sicily’s culinary history.
