Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera
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.
Options
Transfer (no ticket to Craco)
Transfer only.: The option includes transfer and driver waiting only; it does NOT include the entrance ticket to the Craco Museum Park
Pickup included
What's included in Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Matera
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.
Parco Museale Scenografico di Craco
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.
Essenza Lucano
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.
Inclusions
- Admission ticket to the Craco Museum Park includes a group tour in Italian with a guide
- Opportunity to customize pick-up and drop-off in Matera
- Stop at the Essenza Museum – Amaro Lucano
- Free water bottles on board the minivan
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private round-trip minivan transport from Matera to Craco Vecchia
- Option with the admission ticket to the Craco Scenographic Museum Park and Emotional Museum
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities and extras
- 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
- An admission ticket is required to access the Craco Museum.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
