THE ESSENCE OF A LEGEND An immersive journey, a multisensory experience through the colors, scents, and history of AMARO LUCANO. THE MUSEUM TOUR: An experiential journey across five different chapters: Lucania, Lucano, Amaro, History, and Pacchiana, each dedicated to exploring the winning and secret ingredients of a liqueur born from deep local tradition and from the dedication and creativity of a man and a family in love with their land. The tour includes a visit to the herbal garden, featuring the same herbs used in the Amaro’s recipe. It continues with a visit to the exhibition area, called the “Factory”, where the company’s history is retraced, leading to the discovery of the essences and herbs that characterize Amaro Lucano. Guided tour duration: 1 hour 15 minutes. Upon request, it is also possible to include a guided tour of the artwork “Progetto Essenza” by street artist Antonio Poe, for a total duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. THE SHOP: Experiences reserved for those who stop by the Shop. Here, visitors can discover the stories inside every bottle, enjoy product tastings, and find original gift packs. All products in the range, as well as exclusive items, can be purchased in the Shop. In the Essenza Bar area, visitors can enjoy coffee bar and cocktail service.
€30.00
Partenza ore 17:00 da Matera (Piazza Matteotti). Arrivo a Sant’Angelo Le Fratte. Visita guidata in compagnia del Sindaco del paese, alla scoperta del centro storico con le sue stradine colorate dai numerosi murales realizzati da diversi artisti italiani ed internazionali.
€23.00
Departure from Matera at 6:30 a.m. from Piazza Matteotti. Arrival in Pignola and meeting with the hiking guide at the base of the Sellata ski lifts. After a short initial ascent, the chairlift is taken to reach the summit of Monte Pierfaone (chairlift ticket not included, cost €5). If the chairlift is closed, the ascent will be on foot. The hike will continue with snowshoes at an altitude of around 1,700 meters, reaching 1,710 meters at Monte Arioso. From here, the view is extraordinary, with panoramic vistas stretching from the peaks of the Lucanian Apennines National Park to the Pollino mountains. At the end of the hike, lunch at a restaurant in the park, at the “Pierfaone” hotel reception area. In the afternoon, departure for the return journey.
€28.00
“Magna Graecia – The Wine and Flavour Route”
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“Magna Graecia – The Wine and Flavour Route”
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“Magna Graecia – The Wine and Flavour Route”
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General Info 4-day tour with guided visits to Corporate Museums across Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria. Giovanni Mucci Almond Confectionery Museum (Andria – BAT) Vito Forte Bread Museum (Andria – BA) Essenza Lucano Museum (Pisticci – MT) Giorgio Amarelli Licorice Museum (Rossano – CS)
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“GHOST TOWN …full of life” Visit to the National Museum of Siritide in Policoro, followed by a tour of Craco, whose origins date back to the 8th century BC. Once a fief of Atendolo Sforza of Cotignola, the village is currently uninhabited due to a landslide that, in the 1970s, forced residents to relocate to the hamlet of Craco-Peschiera. The tour includes an external visit of the Ghost Town, from which you can admire the stunning landscape of the Calanchi. Since 2009, Craco has experienced a remarkable transformation: once abandoned, plundered, and neglected, it has regained new life thanks to the enhancement of local services (MEC – Emotional Museum of Craco / Art and Cinema Atelier / “Gian Maria Volontè” Culture and Cinema Palace). Today, Craco has gained national and international recognition as an exceptional location for cinema, advertising, and fashion.
€30.00
HALF DAY Castelmezzano rises at an altitude of 900 meters, in the heart of the Gallipoli-Cognato Lucanian Dolomites Park, and has long been listed among the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.” The guided tour lasts 2 hours. The group is welcomed with an introduction to the geographical, social, and historical features of the village, presented against the splendid panorama visible from Piazza Emilio Caizzo, a natural balcony overlooking the amphitheater-shaped town. The itinerary continues with a visit to the Mother Church, Santa Maria dell’Olmo, dating back to 1544. Throughout the tour, the symbols of the Templar Order are highlighted—visible in the municipal coat of arms and in the street names. The visit winds through the characteristic narrow alleys up to the remains of the Norman Fortress, where one can admire the steps carved into the rock that once led to a Norman lookout point, from which the Gulf of Taranto can be seen. High above the Lucanian Dolomites, in the heart of Basilicata, suspended between the peaks of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, visitors can experience the Flight of the Angel. This innovative attraction is an adventure immersed in nature and surrounded by an extraordinary landscape, offering the chance to discover the true soul of the region. Securely fastened in a harness and attached to a steel cable, visitors can experience the thrill of flight, gliding through a fantastic adventure—unique in Italy and globally renowned for the beauty of its scenery.
€35.00
Visit to the National Museum of Siritide in Policoro, followed by a tour of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Anglona, one of the most famous medieval monuments in the region, which according to tradition was founded in the 12th century on the site of the ancient Greek city of Pandosia. Continuation to Tursi, with a visit to the Rabatana or Arabatana district of the town, formerly known as the “Arab Den.”
€30.00
UNESCO Site since 1996. The Apulian Trulli are picturesque dry-stone buildings with conical roofs, dating back to the prehistoric tradition of the Itria Valley. The dark color of the local stone roofs contrasts with the bright white cylindrical bases, giving the landscape a charm that is not only architectural, but also folkloric and urban in character.
€35.00
Recognized in 1993 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the uniqueness of the Sassi, ancient districts whose houses were carved into the limestone rock. The visit focuses on Sasso Caveoso, particularly the Rione Malve and Rione Casalnuovo, two of the most historic districts. During the visit, it will be possible to explore a Casa Grotta, traditionally furnished to show how family life was organized in the Sassi houses, as described by Carlo Levi in his book “Christ Stopped at Eboli”. The tour also includes the Rock Church of San Pietro and Paolo al Caveoso and the Sant’Andrea Crypt. We will visit some sites used by Mel Gibson during the filming of “The Passion of the Christ.” The excursion concludes with a tasting of local typical products, also an expression of the region’s popular culture and traditions.
€30.00
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