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The hills and mountains of the upper Bradano and Basento valleys are still partially covered by a discreet woodland. The hills intensely cultivated with cereals give way to slopes covered with oaks and even the climate becomes cooler and temperate.
In this bucolic picture Tricarico presents itself, sitting on the ridge that divides the water catchment areas of Bradano and Basento. Not much is known about the origins of Tricarico but in the immediate vicinity of the Arab-Norman town there is the so-called Civita, which was probably the Roman administrative center of Lucania. Moreover Tricarico has one of the most important and best preserved medieval historical centers in Basilicata.
Not far way, Campomaggiore is a very special place and walking through the ruins of this center destroyed by a landslide with a view of the Gallipoli-Cognato forest makes this excursion more poetic and romantic.
On the way to Acerenza, a wonderful surprise stands on the top of the mountains: the ruins of an important Lucanian center, Rossano di Vaglio. True archaelogical jewel this historic site allow to understand the world that existed prior the Roman conquest.
Finally Acerenza, the fortress city, eagle's nest, cathedral city. Beautiful and imposing, it dominates the surrounding landscape. An unforgettable journey.
Please do not forget to read the Terms and Conditions before booking. The reservation is valid after the payment of the advance or the full amount.
For the same tour there are two prices based on the number of people: 1 to 3 and 4 to 7 people. For groups of 8 or more people, please contact us.
After deciding which excursion you want to do, click on the booking button that will open a partially pre-filled e-mail. You must indicate the date, the number of participants and your special requests. Probably it will take more than one e-mail to define the excursion but as soon as you receive our confirmation email, you can make the payment (in advance or in full).
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Tricarico and Acerenza have managed to keep their respective historical centres to this day. Acerenza, also called the cathedral-city dominates the Bradano valley like few other cities in the area, while Tricarico with its Saracen and Norman districts is considered the best preserved medieval center of Basilicata. The presence of urban centers of pre-Roman and Roman age enrich the picture of this small mountain center. Do not forget, however, the romantic ruins of Campomaggiore Vecchio, the center disappeared due to a landslide in the nineteenth century. Finally for those who love archeology you can visit the Civita di Tricarico and the archaeological park of Vaglio. The woods follow one another and the views are breathtaking: a magnificent combination of history, nature and landscape.
| 1-3 people | 4-7 people | ||||
| Full Price | Down Payment | Balance | Full Price | Down Payment | Balance |
| 700 € | 210 € | 490 € | 980 € | 294 € | 686 € |
With the choice of two-day tour, there are no restrictions and you should not run behind the clock. You explore Tricarico with its well-preserved medieval center, the Norman castle, the convent of Santa Chiara with its beautiful frescoes, the local museum, the Arab quarter. A few kilometers from Tricarico there is the ancient center called Civita de Tricarico, an ancient Roman city that for its extension was probably an important administrative center and not far away, you pass to the poetic and romantic ruins of Campomaggiore Vecchio, from where we can admire the valley of Basento and the forest of Gallipoli-Cognato.
The mountains of Basilicata are not short of surprises and after a few kilometers you will discover the impressive archaeological parks of Vaglio, whose sanctuary was the religious center of the ancient Lucani. Finally the city-cathedral, the beautiful and impressive Acerenza that dominates like an eagle the underlying valley of the Bradano with the panorama that embraces all the plateau of the Murgia.
| 1-3 people | 4-7 people | ||||
| Full Price | Down Payment | Balance | Full Price | Down Payment | Balance |
| 1120 € | 336 € | 784 € | 1568 € | 470 € | 1098 € |
