Things to do in Province of Potenza, Basilicata: The Best Tours

Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved the original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing, with the roofs in stone slabs. The walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center. It will be discovered how Castelmezzano at the time of the Crusades was an important stop for the knights who went to the Holy Land. Here you will also visit the Mother Church of Santa Maria (called dell'Olmo) made of local stone with inside a wooden statue of the Madonna with Child and a wooden baroque altar. The tour will continue in the village among the palaces built by noble families such as the great ducal palace of De Lerma, the last lords of Castelmezzano. The tour will end with a visit to the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle and the narrow and very steep Norman staircase, the staircase was dug into the rock to lead the soldiers to a high place to watch over the fortress

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

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.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Tours and transfers to and from Basilicata. Accompanying services with Mercedes vehicles on routes requested by the client. Daily tours, airports, ports and stations.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Mini-bar

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The appointment is fixed in our base camp which, besides being a meeting point for the party, is also important for a safe excursion. We will explain the main rules of an activity in quad with basic, fast and not boring indications that will help you live the experience with more serenity. Our guide, who will accompany you in the wild territories of the Dolomiti Lucane, will explain the operation of the quad and give you practical tips for safe driving before starting the engines. Once this first informative phase is over, you will be able to spend moments without worries and be involved in uncontaminated territories, spectacular spiers, winding paths and lanes and locations with a strong adrenaline rush.

Inclusions: Selfie auction, Helmet and Balaclava, Petrol

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Pietrapertosa is a small mountain village in Basilicata at 1088 meters above sea level. It is located inside the Park of Gallipoli Cognato and the Little Lucanian Dolomites and is surrounded by fantastically shaped sandstones. Pietrapertosa Saracen fortress acquired importance with the Normans. The guided tour will take you to know the area of Arabata, the oldest and most striking of Pietrapertosa. In the walking path in the historic center. The tour continues by visiting the solar clock, the sundial of Pietrapertosa and the many staircases: alleys carved into the rock. The guided tour ends with a visit to the magnificent Norman-Swabian castle, formerly Saracen fortress, dominating from the top of the rocks. As an alternative to the classic historical-archaeological itinerary, one can choose to undertake the "Path of the seven stones", a naturalistic-trekking path that connects the municipalities of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano to be covered in about ninety minutes

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket

Il Volo dell’Aquila is a Lucanian tourist attraction located in San Costantino Albanese, in the province of Potenza, in the territory of the Pollino National Park and unique in its kind. A flight experience hooked to the longest cable in the world on a characteristic vehicle to be tested in total safety even for families with children of at least 10 years of age. An unforgettable experience for those who want to share a moment of pleasure, amazement, fun, adrenaline and healthy adventure, hovering in flight on the splendid natural scenery of the Pollino Park.

Inclusions: Flight experience

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The Quad excursion allows you to explore the beautiful Lucanian Dolomites in a unique way, in contact with nature and breathtaking landscapes.

Inclusions: Equipement, Expert Guide

Exclusions: Food and drink, Transfer, Tip

Discover Lucanian fine wines by visiting a beautiful winery in Potenza countryside. Walk through the vineyards and follow your expert guide in the cellar before enjoying a gourmet food tasting. Toast with fine wine in a familiar atmosphere.

Inclusions: Winery visit, 4-wine-tasting, food tasting, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: anything not mentioned in inclusions

Walking tour at Castel Lagopesole, one of the most important castles in the south of Italy, home of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia and his son King Manfredi

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Ticket entry

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

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation, Ticket entry