Tour of Craco

Are you looking for ghost countries? “Basilicata Tours”, and especially the “Tour of Old Craco” is for you! Rely on us for a guided Craco tour in the town , Lucania’s most famous ghost town; immerse yourself in the landscape that the Calanchi give! Traveling Basilicata . Set off on a Tour of Craco and transfer from Matera by private Minivan for this amazing tour!!! Basilicata Tours, “Craco Tour ”

Highlights:

• Take advantage of convenient Minivan transportation to one of the most spectacular areas of Southern Italy on Basilicata Tour;
• Discover Tour Old Craco, Lucania’s Ghost Town;
• Admire the view that the Badlands offer.

In detail:

Leave with us from Matera by private Minivan to discover this incredible ghost town!

The itinerary will be as follows:

• Pick up from your hotel in Matera to get to Old Craco;
• Ghost Town is elevated on a hill in the center of Basilicata and surrounded by the Calanchi Mountains;
• To reach it we will cross a road immersed in the almost desert-like nature that gives the Calanques;
• Together with your guide you will enter the ruins of the country visiting abandoned houses, churches and fantastic views;
• You will admire the Norman tower that, from a height of 20 meters dominates the valley, nicked only by lightning and otherwise perfectly preserved despite landslides and landslides in the ground.
• The charm of the place also inspired Mel Gibson, who set Judas’ suicide here, the highlight scene of his film The Passion.
• Before returning to Matera, in St. Peter’s Monastery, where the MEC is located, thanks to technical, artistic exhibits and digital media, one will relive the Craco of yesteryear, the abandonment and rebirth made up of international projects;
• The pearl of the Convent are the panoramic terraces, an ideal point to admire the beauty of Craco and its landscapes.You can admire the Emotional Museum of Old Craco.

THE FEE INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation by minivan
• Pick up service directly from your hotel
• Multilingual assistant on board
• Guided Tour of Old Craco and the Craco Emotional Museum

THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Food and beverages;
• Tips and personal expenses.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Please wear comfortable shoes

The tour does not include a visit inside the museums and monuments

Notify the operator in advance of any special needs or mobility difficulties so that he or she can do his or her best to meet every need.