5–6 hours
2 languages
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the haunting beauty of Craco, a ghost town that seems to emerge from the pages of history, during this captivating day trip from Matera. With a guided tour through its silent streets and crumbling structures, you’ll learn about the town's fascinating past and the landslides that led to its abandonment. Continue to the picturesque town of Pisticci, where you can wander its charming lanes and enjoy authentic Lucanian cuisine at a local trattoria. The day also includes a visit to the Amaro Lucano Museum to uncover the secrets of Italy’s iconic herbal liqueur. Perfect for those seeking mystery and culture in a single day. - Guided 1-hour tour of the dramatic ghost town of Craco - Explore the charming hilltop town of Pisticci with free time - Visit the Amaro Lucano Museum and learn about its history - Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Matera included for convenience

Inclusions

What's included

Full-day excursion by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of Pisticci with free time to explore the historic centre
Guided 1-hour tour of the ghost town of Craco
Entrance and visit to the Amaro Lucano Museum

Itinerary

Explore the dramatic ghost town of Craco with a guided 1-hour visit
1 h
Discover the charming hilltop town of Pisticci with free time to stroll and take photos. Enjoy lunch at a local trattoria, tasting authentic Lucanian cuisine (lunch optional, not included)
2 h
Visit the Amaro Lucano Museum and learn the story behind Italy’s iconic herbal liqueur
2 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 7 travellers
Operated by: holidays to italy

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
dog friendly

How it compares in Matera

Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 11 day trips we list in Matera.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 11.

About Matera

Matera is a southern Italian city of ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine, a UNESCO-listed maze of stone houses, rock churches and stepped lanes.

Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is built above a deep ravine, and its old districts, the Sassi, are cave houses and stone buildings stacked down the cliff. People have lived here since prehistory, and until the 1950s many families still occupied the caves, before they were moved to new housing. The Sassi were listed by UNESCO in 1993, and the cathedral crowns the rock between the two districts, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso.

Top-ranked sights in Matera: Sassi di Matera, Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana), Madonna delle Virtù Church (Chiesa di Madonna delle Virtù).

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