Hidden Secrets of Basilicata: Southern Italy

Day 1 – Bari International Airport / Matera (67 km)
• Arrival at Bari airport in the morning and transfer to Matera.
• Half-day guided tour with Italian and English speaking guide (duration: 2h 30 min).
• Dinner in a restaurant with a typical Lucanian menu.
• Overnight stay in a 3* hotel in the center of Matera.

Day 2 – Matera / Policoro (67 km) 
• Breakfast in the hotel and check-out of the rooms. 
• Departure with guide for the Ionian Coast. 
• Stop in Montescaglioso and visit the Abbey (ticket to be paid on site). 
• Continuation to the Casa dell'Amaro Lucano and visit to the Essenza with tasting. 
• Continuation of the tour towards Policoro. 
• Dinner with drinks and overnight stay in a 3* hotel in Policoro. 

Day 3 – Policoro / Rotonda (Pollino) (100 km) 
• Breakfast in the hotel and check-out of the rooms. 
• Departure for the Pollino National Park. 
• Arrival in Rotonda and participation in a unique experience: Cooking Class and tasting. 
• Visit to the Borgo Museum. • Transfer to the Fasanella refuge, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 – Rotonda (Pollino)
• Breakfast at the refuge.
• Full day dedicated to excursions in the Pollino Massif.
• Packed lunch provided by the refuge.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

Day 5 – Rotonda / Bari International Airport (230 km)
• Breakfast at the refuge and check-out of the rooms.
• Transfer to Bari international airport in time for the return flight.
• End of services.

The fee includes:
- Transfers as scheduled
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel and refuge
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Guided tours and visits with an Italian/English speaking guide
- Food and wine experiences (Cooking Class and tastings)
- Entrance to Casa dell'Amaro Lucano with tasting
- Excursions in the Pollino Park with packed lunch
- Italian tutor and 24 hour assistance

The fee DOES NOT include:
- Return flight
- Entrances to Matera: Casagrotta €2.50 per person, Rock Church €2.50 per person, Matera Cathedral €1 per person
- Montescaglioso Abbey €8 per person
- Drinks with meals in Matera and at the refuge
- Tourist taxes in Policoro €1.30 per person and €2 per person in Matera
- Extras of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Anything not specified under the price includes

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