We Love —
- Experiencing a stay in a gorgeous beachside hotel just metres from the Ionian Sea.
- Discovering the delicious delights of Italian culture and sampling fantastic regional specialities.
- Opting for a private chauffeur for the ultimate escape in style.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover the wonders of the glorious Basilicata region in southern Italy with a fantastic selection of visits and excursions. Admire stunning landscapes and scenery and discover the unique flavours of the region with typical lunches and wine tasting.
Choose between a self-drive tour by selecting offer 1, or a tour with a private driver by selecting offer 2.
Our offers :
2-Night Self-drive or Private Tour :
Day 1 : Matera
Day 2 : Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 3 : Policoro - Bari
3-Night Self-drive or Private Tour :
Day 1 : Matera
Day 2 : Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 3 : Montalbano - Craco
Day 4 : Policoro - Bari
5-Night Self-drive or Private Tour :
Day 1 : Matera
Day 2 : Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 3 : Montalbano - Craco
Day 4 : Bernalda with culinary experience and lunch
Day 5 : Pisticci
Day 6 : Policoro - Bari
6-Night Self-drive or Private Tour :
Day 1 : Matera
Day 2 : Policoro - Anglona - Tursi - Cantine Taverna
Day 3 : Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 4 : Montalbano - Craco
Day 5 : Bernalda with culinary experience and lunch
Day 6 : Pisticci
Day 7 : Policoro - Bari
Your Itinerary In Detail —
2-Night Self-drive or Private Tour
Day 1 - Matera (arrive in the morning)
Depart for Matera and visit the famous 'Sassi', a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Discover an unforgettable landscape characterised by houses carved into the limestone, and rock churches adorned with unique frescoes. Visit Casa Grotta and Casa Noha, historic peasant dwellings with authentic furnishings, a wine cellar, and the frescoed church of S. Lucia alle Malve.
Continue to the Dragone company wine producers for lunch and a tasting. The company has been producing wine from its own vineyards since 1955, of typical Lucanian varieties: Bianco di Basilicata IGT, Matera Doc primitivo, Lamina Matera Doc Rosso, Brut Silver Spumante, Ego Sum. In the afternoon, visit the 'Crypt of Original Sin', a breathtaking cave dwelling with precious frescoes from the 8th and 9th century. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 2 - Nova Siri - Rotondella
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Rotondella which, due to its dominant position on the coast, is also called the 'balcony on the Ionian Sea'. The village is characterised by a massive 16th century tower and the 'lamie di Bitonte'. Visit the 17th century Madonna delle Grazie, and the church of S. Antonio da Padova.
Lunch and tasting at Masseria Battifarano - Cantine Cerrolongo, wine producers belonging to the DOC Matera. The wine supply chain is managed entirely in-house, and the vines grown are: Primitivo Greco, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. In the afternoon visit Nova Siri, a charming town surrounded by hills and watched over by a 16th century church and a medieval castle. Dinner and night at the hotel.
3-Night Self-drive or Private Tour
Day 1 - Matera
Day 2 - Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 3 - Montalbano - Craco
Montalbano is home to the Calanchi regional reserve, a home of unequalled scenic beauty. Visit the historic centre and see rare and precious texts from the Ancient Fund. Continue to Masseria Cantina Crocco, producers of Primitivo, Aglianico, Merlot, Cabernet and Sauvignon wines. Enjoy a tasting lunch with typical local products.
Continue to Craco 'Ghost Town', whose origins date back to the 7th century BC. The village was uninhabited due to a landslide in the 1970s, but is now a place of excellence in the world of cinema, advertising and fashion. Dinner and night at the hotel.
5-Night Self-drive or Private Tour
Day 1 - Matera
Day 2 - Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 3 - Montalbano - Craco
Day 4 - Bernalda with culinary experience and lunch
After breakfast depart for Bernalda, located on a clay plateau about 15 km from the Ionian coast. Passing through the historic centre, visit the amazing churches of San Bernardino and Madonna del Carmine.
Continue to the Masseria Cardillo farm, an extension of 300 hectares owned by the Graziadei family since 1600. Local vines grown are Aglianico, Primitivo, Fiano and Greco, as well as international vines such as Merlot, Cabernet and Sauvignon. Enjoy a culinary experience of typical local products at lunch. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 5 - Pisticci
Visit Pisticci, a centre of medieval origin with an old town brimming with splendid sacred buildings. Marvel at the 13th century church of Saints Peter and Paul, built in the Renaissance Baroque style.
Continue to Azienda Masseria Lanzolla, an all-female business that devotes its energies to vineyards and the processing of the grapes. The grape varieties grown are: Aglianico, Cabernet Frank, Cabernet Sauvignon, Negroamaro, Primitivo, Merlot and Chardonnay white grapes. Taste a selection of typical products in an elegant food area before visiting Essenza Lucano, an immersive journey into the world of Amaro Lucano. Dinner and night at the hotel.
6-Night Self-drive or Private Tour
Day 1 - Matera
Day 2 - Policoro - Anglona - Tursi - Cantine Taverna
Day 3 - Nova Siri - Rotondella
Day 4 - Montalbano - Craco
Day 5 - Bernalda - culinary experience and lunch
Day 6 - Pisticci
Day 7 - Policoro - Bari
Breakfast and departure for Bari, ready for your journey home.
Your Hotels —
Hand-picked Just For You
Throughout your tour you will stay in a Standard Room in Hotel San Vincenzo Resort 4* (or similar.)
Hygiene and safety measures :
Throughout your tour, your establishments are committed to respecting the sanitary measures in force to ensure your safety and well-being.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks). Please note, not all hotel food and beverage outlets may be applicable to your Half Board basis and may be available at selected times only. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.
Your Journey to Bari —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destination —
Basilicata
Head to Basilicata, in southern Italy! This region has sumptuous landscapes in store for you, which you will enjoy discovering. This little paradise on earth offers you green expanses of Mediterranean maquis.
Basilicata is the ideal compromise for a holiday of fun, relaxation and culture. Venture into the depths of Italy, with its panoramas of wild nature.
