Basilicata
Coast to Coast
Tour of the Basilicata: Melfi and Federico II’s castle – Sassi of Matera – Metaponto – Maratea).
Melfi and Federico IIs castle Arrival from the places of origin in the airport of Bari; transfer to MELFI in bus g.t.. Guided tour around the town, to Federico II’'D5s castle with inside the National Archaeological Museum and to the cave churches of Santa Margherita with the fresco of Swabian's imperator. Accommodation in hotel*** in Melfi area or surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Maratea and th Policasto’s Gulf Breakfast at hotel and guided visit to Maratea, to the San Biagio’'D5s mount and to the Redentore’'D5s statue. In the afternoon guided visit to the Byzantine Rivello. Dinner and overnight stay.
Sassi of Matera (“'Heritage of Man”'D3 by Unesco) Breakfast at hotel and leaving for Matera. Guided tour in Sassi’'D5s district, with particular attention for the churches and for the rock houses. Lunch in a typical restaurant dug into the rock. In the afternoon continuation of guided tour in the historic city centre (so called “'D2Piano”'D3), full of noble buildings and Romanic churches. Transfer to ionic coast and accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Magna Grecia and Arba Civilization Breakfast at hotel and guided visit to discover the Magna Grecia, with particular attention for the Metaponto’'D5s excavation, the Pitagora’'D5s City, and for the Hera temple (Tavole Palatine). Visit to the old Arab district in Tursi (la Rabatana). Moving to Maratea, the Ionio’'D5s pearl. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Fee: Euros 370,00 per person (min 25 pax). Euros 400,00 per person (min 15 pax). Single room: Euro 20,00 per night per person. The fee includes: Accommodation in hotel*** in Melfi (Potenza) area or surroundings with half board; Accommodation at hotel*** Policoro (Matera) with n.1 half board; Accommodation at hotel*** in Maratea (Potenza) with n.2 half boards; n.1 lunch (Matera); Guided tours such as the programme; n.1 free every 25 paying people in double room; Assurance R.C.; on-side assistance; Transport and transfer (Bari airoport) for the whole tour in deluxe coach; Board and lodging cost driver. The fee doesn’t include: tips, admission, porterage, beverages, everything is not explained in “'the fee includes”.
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Certosa di Padula (old occidental lucania nowadays Campania). Breakfast at hotel and departing to Padula. Guided tour to the famous “'D2Certosa”'D3 of Padula. Lunch at restaurant and departure. End of the services.