Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Visit to the Essenza Lucano Museum in Pisticci
- Opportunity to customize pick-up and drop-off in Matera
- Round-trip private transportation by V-class Mercedes/Ford Transit minivan to Craco and Pisticci
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email
- Admission ticket to the Craco Scenic Museum Park and the Emotional Museum
- Complimentary water bottles and maps on board
- Guided tour in Italian with QR codes along the route providing information in English
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities and extras
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Matera
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Parco Museale Scenografico di Craco
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Essenza Lucano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matera
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit to the Essenza Lucano Museum in Pisticci.
- Opportunity to customize pick-up and drop-off in Matera.
- Round-trip private transportation by V-class Mercedes/Ford Transit minivan to Craco and Pisticci.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tourist assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email.
- Admission ticket to the Craco Scenic Museum Park and the Emotional Museum.
- Complimentary water bottles and maps on board.
- Guided tour in Italian with QR codes along the route providing information in English.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities and extras.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Craco Ghost Town and Amaro Lucano Day Trip from Matera will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit to the Essenza Lucano Museum in Pisticci
- Opportunity to customize pick-up and drop-off in Matera
- Round-trip private transportation by V-class Mercedes/Ford Transit minivan to Craco and Pisticci
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email
- Admission ticket to the Craco Scenic Museum Park and the Emotional Museum
- Complimentary water bottles and maps on board
- Guided tour in Italian with QR codes along the route providing information in English
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities and extras
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
