Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio
The tour of Maratea starts from the highest part of the city: Mount San Biagio. Here you can admire in all its beauty the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the symbol not only of the city of Maratea but of the whole region of Basilicata.
The second largest statue in the world as a dimension after Christ of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Maratea is 21 meters tall, with a 19-meter arm opening and a face measuring 3 meters.
The statue was made of reinforced concrete covered with a mixture of white cement and Carrara marble and created by the artist Bruno Innocenti in 1965.
After admiring the Christ, the visit continues in the nearby Basilica of San Biagio, patron saint of the town.
The tour continues in the medieval village, with ancient houses with arches close to each other and divided only by narrow lanes and characteristic lanes that fociano in small squares paved in local stone.
Quad tour of the Lucanian Dolomites
The excursion in Quad allows you to explore the beautiful Dolomiti Lucane in a unique way, in contact with nature and breathtaking landscapes.
Before departure it is decided who will be the driver and who the passenger and during the itinerary it is not possible to alternate driving.
The route provides a direct approach to nature, crossing the ancient paths, allowing you to admire the landscape of this enchanting mountain range that blends together with the two villages:
Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa.
Captain's Tour
A tour to discover every corner of the coast on board an eco-friendly, silent boat with an archaeologist and underwater guide who will take you to caves, unknown beaches, shoals and wild and remote cliffs. It will be possible to go snorkelling with technical equipment and guide included in the price, diving in complete safety in one of the cleanest seas in the Mediterranean.
Private guide Melfi: an amazing walk through so many cultures from 11th century
The tour of Melfi, with a licensed guide, starts from the castle, certainly one of the most important Italian medieval castles. The castle is surrounded by ten towers, of which seven have a rectangular plan and three with a pentagonal plan.
The visit starts from the sarcophagus of Rapolla marble from the 2nd century. A.C., a tomb so called because found in the surroundings of the small town that is 7 km from Melfi, with relief decoration, referable to the workshops of Asia.
The tour continues in the national archaeological museum "Massimo Pallottino". You will see funerary objects of VII-III century. a.C., daunie ceramics with geometric decoration, bronze armors, precious ornaments in silver, gold and amber, and bronze vases of both Greek and Etruscan production.
The tour continues with the visit of the village and the Cathedral of the eleventh century dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. Inside you will visit the Baroque wooden furniture collection, the bishop's chair and the pulpit
Cruschi peppers and Guarnaccino wine. The treasures of the taste of Basilicata
This tour is suitable for enthusiasts who want to discover ancient native products of Basilicata, in this case the Guarnaccino wine and the crusco pepper. It begins with a visit to one of the many small wineries in Chiaromonte to hear the story of the organoleptic properties, the taste olfactory qualities of the wine, it will be accompanied by a rich tasting paired with typical local products. We continue to reach Senise where we will discover another butt: the crusco pepper. Delicious product of the Lucanian mountains, it has always been present in the recipes of the Lucanian tradition. A real discovery for those looking for local and niche products.
Rickshaw tour with audio guides
In Basilicata there is a wonderful stretch of coast of only 30 kilometers that overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea. The pearl of this area is Maratea, a place of unspoiled beauty made up of rocky cliffs and hidden caves, beaches of very fine sand that alternate with beaches with pebbles, including the famous Black Beach of Maratea known for the dark color of its sand and the famous marina.
With the two-hour kayak tour you will be able to experience the magic of entering the ravines of the caves and tunnels that can only be reached by sea. Together with expert instructors you will visit four caves starting from the suggestive Port of Maratea or from the Black Beach.
Dining experience at a local's home in Potenza with cooking demo
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Snowshoeing on Mount Arioso
We are located in the Lucan Apennines National Park, in the province of Potenza, near one of the most important ski areas of southern Italy. If you love nature and snowy landscapes you are in the right place. We offer you a unique experience, wear snowshoes, Our guides will accompany you through the paths of the northern slope of Mount Pierfaone to the ridge of the mountain range near Serra Giumenta and then continue to the summit of Mount Arioso at 1709 mt. Reached the summit, after crossing one of the most beautiful beech woods in Basilicata, you can see some of the most important mountains of the Lucanian Apennines in a breathtaking scenery that ranges from the hills of Matera to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Basilicata tour
Tours and transfers to and from Basilicata. Accompanying services with Mercedes vehicles on routes requested by the client. Daily tours, airports, ports and stations.
Cave tour Maratea Kayak
For those who love to immerse themselves in unspoiled nature, this is the ideal experience.
Visit the caves reachable only by Kayak and discover the secrets of the coast of Maratea.
The kayak experience is ideal for lovers of the sea and nature but also of history, anecdotes and legends.
During the excursion, the guide will make some stops to tell the story of Maratea, born on a mountain that plunges into the sea.
Tour of the Vulture Melfi
A past to discover that of Basilicata. Visit with this tour the most important and evocative places that have made this land of Emperors and scenery of great adventures.
Stroll through the city of Melfi and discover the Castle that houses inside and the most important churches.
Bridge to the moon in Sasso di Castalda
Arenazzo".
The village is characterized by stone houses that overlook narrow streets, which lead to the starting point of the first bridge, the "Petracca Bridge", suspended about 30 meters high and 95 meters long, reaches the opposite side of the village, characterized by geological formations.
Once the first bridge is completed, continue along the path, which winds along the bank of the Fosso, in which there is the votive chapel "Madonna delle Grazie", thus reaching the second, and most impressive bridge, the "Moon Bridge".
Flight between the Lucanian Dolomites and dive into the Ionian Sea
Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano are included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy: the first was a Saracen bulwark of which the Arabata district which stands at the foot of the Norman-Swabian Castle is traces; the second was a Norman garrison between the 11th and 13th centuries and the remains of the evocative castle and the sign of the passage of the legendary Templars remained from that period. Reaching Castelmezzano da Pietrapertosa and vice versa in flight on your belly slung to a steel wire and suspended at a height of 400 meters is a hyperadrenalinic experience not to be missed, also because the panorama among the sandstone rocks of the Lucan Dolomites is breathtaking. Completing the day with a dip in the crystal clear sea of Metaponto is nothing short of fantastic. There you can enjoy a pleasant refreshment on one of the splendid sandy beaches and / or discover the secrets of the Magna Graecia.
James Bond Kayak Tour in Maratea
James bond tour to discover the unpublished places where the wonderful coast of Maratea where the adventures of the film No time to die were set
Art and Adrenaline: discovering Sant'Angelo le Fratte and Sasso di Castalda
Sant'Angelo le Fratte and Sasso di Castalda, two of the most beautiful villages of Basilicata and Italy, are ideal places for "slow" tourism aimed at travelers who, in search of new destinations, prefer pristine and virgin tourist places. In particular, Sant'Angelo le Fratte will enchant for the suggestive Cantine Park carved into the rock, the beautiful murals that adorn the facades of the houses and the small monuments to the rural civilization. Sasso di Castalda, on the other hand, will astonish you with its characteristic stone village, the narrow streets, the steep slopes and the grandeur of the rocky complex on which it is built. The bravest traveler can also put himself to the test with hyper-adrenaline-fueled experiences along the "Ponte alla Luna" and / or via ferratas.
So with this tour the traveler will be able to get in touch with the people and the culture of the place through an extraordinary blend of art, nature and adrenaline.
Snowshoeing on the Pollino
Enjoy walking with snowshoes on the snowy paths of the largest protected natural area in Italy.
Enjoy the landscapes in an area that belongs to the UNESCO heritage.
Walk easy and scenic trails with your expert environmental guide
Lakes of Monticchio private tour: breathtaking view of the volcano Vulture
The naturalistic tour visit to the lakes of Monticchio will start from the small lake with the visit of the abbey of St. Michael Archangel and the ruins of the abbey of Sant'Ippolito.
The lakes occupy the crater mouths of the ancient volcano of Vulture 658 meters above sea level. The ring route will take you to visit the shores of the small lake really pleasant and uncontaminated until you reach along a slight climb the abbey of St. Michael the Archangel of the eighth century, built around a cave built by the Basilian monks present with settlements throughout the Southern Italy. Managed today by the Capuchin Fathers, it will be possible to visit the cave with the church with three naves and a small museum with wooden sculptures of the major Italian monuments and some cells of the friars.
The visit continues going down towards the lakes and visiting the ruins of the 11th century abbey of Sant'Ippolito, also built by the Basilian monks.
Transfer Potenza / Naples Airport / Train Station
We offer our customers a whole range of private transport services, aimed at satisfying particular needs, which only a company specializing in NCC (Rental With Driver) services is able to provide. Organized and personalized tours throughout the Campania area; archaeological areas such as Pompeii or Paestum, museums, cities of art such as Ravello and much more; Amalfi Coast, Sorrento Peninsula and any transfer on request (Capodichino, Ciampino, Fiumicino airports etc.). "EuroserviceNCC" as well as having a large fleet of cars, also has trucks and vans for the transport of goods, removals and more.
About Basilicata
Basilicata is a region in southern Italy, located on the instep of the Italian peninsula. It is bordered by the regions of Calabria to the south, Apulia to the east, and Campania to the north. The region is divided into two provinces, Potenza and Matera. The region is known for its rugged terrain, with the Apennine Mountains running through it. It is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and peperonata (stewed peppers). The region is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sassi di Matera, a complex of ancient cave dwellings.
History of Basilicata
Basilicata is a region in southern Italy, located on the instep of the Italian peninsula. It is bordered by the regions of Calabria to the south, Apulia to the east, and Campania to the north. The region is divided into two provinces, Potenza and Matera. The region is known for its rugged terrain, with the Apennine Mountains running through it. It is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and peperonata (stewed peppers). The region is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sassi di Matera, a complex of ancient cave dwellings.
Basilicata is a region in southern Italy, located on the instep of the Italian peninsula. It is bordered by the regions of Calabria to the south, Apulia to the east, and Campania to the north. The region is divided into two provinces, Potenza and Matera. The region is known for its rugged terrain, with the Apennine Mountains running through it. It is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and peperonata (stewed peppers). The region is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sassi di Matera, a complex of ancient cave dwellings.
Is Basilicata Family Friendly?
Basilicata is a region in southern Italy, located on the instep of the Italian peninsula. It is bordered by the regions of Calabria to the south, Apulia to the east, and Campania to the north. The region is divided into two provinces, Potenza and Matera. The region is known for its rugged terrain, with the Apennine Mountains running through it. It is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and peperonata (stewed peppers). The region is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sassi di Matera, a complex of ancient cave dwellings.
Does Basilicata have Lodging or Hotels?
Basilicata is a region in southern Italy, located on the instep of the Italian peninsula. It is bordered by the regions of Calabria to the south, Apulia to the east, and Campania to the north. The region is divided into two provinces, Potenza and Matera. The region is known for its rugged terrain, with the Apennine Mountains running through it. It is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as maccheroni con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and peperonata (stewed peppers). The region is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sassi di Matera, a complex of ancient cave dwellings.
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