Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera

Name: Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera
Brand: Viator
Price: 249.6 USD
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4.0(7)4 hoursEnglish, ItalianBook 2 days aheadMatera, Italy

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Are you fascinated by Ghost Towns? Depart from Matera in a comfortable minivan and embark on a captivating journey to discover Craco.

Today known as the "town suspended in time," Craco Vecchia retains the intact charm of a place where the clock of history has stopped. Once the beating heart of Basilicata, the village experienced centuries of community life, contributing to the economic and social dynamics of the region. This evocative setting has captured the imagination of filmmakers, becoming the natural set for masterpieces such as Christ Stopped at Eboli by Francesco Rosi and The Passion of the Christ by Mel Gibson.

After this immersion in history, the journey continues to Essenza – Museo dell'Amaro Lucano, an emotional journey through five thematic areas that tell the story of the bond between the territory and the iconic liqueur. The tour concludes with the return to Matera.

Included

Visit to the Essenza Lucano Museum in Pisticci
Opportunity to customize pick-up and drop-off in Matera
Round-trip private transportation by V-class Mercedes/Ford Transit minivan to Craco and Pisticci
Guided tour in Italian with QR codes along the route providing information in English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email
Admission ticket to the Craco Scenic Museum Park and the Emotional Museum
Complimentary water bottles and maps on board

Not included

Meals and drinks
Gratuities and extras

What you'll do

Matera
Matera, Italy
Arrange your personalized pick-up and depart in a comfortable minivan towards the first stop of the tour. During the journey, breathtaking panoramas of Basilicata will accompany the route.
1 hour
Parco Museale Scenografico di Craco
Strada Comunale Craco-Montalbano Jonico 6, Craco, Italy
Explore the evocative ghost town of Craco, a place where time seems to have stood still. Walk through the alleys and ruins of a town that has been the backdrop for famous films, listening to its fascinating history.
1h 30mAdmission included
Essenza Lucano
5, Via Cav. Pasquale Vena, Pisticci, Italy
Discover an immersive journey through tradition and innovation: from the origins of the Vena family to the creation of the iconic Amaro Lucano, passing through a multi-sensory experience in five thematic areas. In addition to learning about the production process, you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of cocktails created with Amaro Lucano, available for purchase on-site.
30 min
Matera
Matera, Italy
After an intense and emotionally rich day, you will return to the agreed-upon starting point, where the tour concludes.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

32 locations

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Hotel San Domenico Al Piano
Via Roma, 15, Matera, Italy
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Albergo Roma
Via Roma 62, Matera, Italy
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Palace Hotel
Piazza Michele Bianco 1, Matera, Italy
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Basiliani Hotel
Rione Casalnuovo, 115, Matera, Italy
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Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Via Civita 28, Matera, Italy
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Albergo del Sedile
Recinto Sedile, 4, Matera, Italy
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Best Value Matera
Via Fratelli Grimm 5, Matera, Italy
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La Tua Casa A Matera
Via Colonnello Rocco Lazazzera 20, Matera, Italy
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Caveoso Hotel
Rione Pianelle 26, Matera, Italy
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I Tre Cardilli
Via Fratelli Rosselli 31, Matera, Italy
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Le Monacelle
Via Riscatto 9/10, Piazza Duomo, Matera, Italy
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BV Quarry Matera Hotel
39 Via San Giacomo, Matera, Italy
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PALAZZO DEL DUCA HOTEL MATERA
Via Muro, 50, Matera, Italy
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Sant'angelo, Matera
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, Matera, Italy
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Locanda di San Martino - Hotel e Thermae
Via Fiorentini 71, Matera, Italy
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Hotel San Giorgio Matera Albergo Diffuso nei Sassi
Via Fiorentini 259, Matera, Italy
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Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa
Via Conche 12, Matera, Italy
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Residence Sassi San Gennaro
Via San Gennaro 24, Matera, Italy
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Aque Cave
Vico Conche 2, Matera, Italy
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Hotel Sassi
Via San Giovanni Vecchio 89, Sasso Barisano, Matera, Italy
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Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel
Piazza Duomo, 13, Matera, Italy
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Albergo Italia
Via Domenico Ridola 5, Matera, Italy
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Palazzo Viceconte
Via San Potito 7, Matera, Italy
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L'Hotel in Pietra
Via San Giovanni Vecchio 22, Matera, Italy
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B&B San Biagio Sassi
Rione San Biagio nn. 24/25/26, Matera, Italy
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B&B e Casa Vacanze Il Vicinato
Piazzetta San Pietro Caveoso n. 3/7, Matera, Italy
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La Suite Matera Hotel & Spa
Via Lucana 137, Matera, Italy
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Centro Estetico & Benessere Gocce di Stella
Via Alessio de Sariis 2, Matera, Italy
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Il Chiostro delle Cererie
Via delle Cererie 16, Matera, Italy
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During the visit to Craco, it is necessary to wear the provided protective helmet and non-slip shoes
Children under 12 years old, accompanied by a parent, will NOT pay any ticket to visit the Craco Scenographic Museum Park