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Basilicata and ApuliaINCOMING & DMC

special edition #Matera2019

Summary

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Printed in January 2019

Photos thanks to: pp. 1, 4, 5, 6, 12, 20, 26 (n.1), 56: Francesco Giase pp. 7, 14, 17, 22, 26 (n.2), 50, 51, 52, 53: Antonio Espostopp.10, 19, 30, 34, 38, 41, 42, 43: Apt Basilicata Archivepp. 15, 16, 37, 40: Marcello Beneventop. 24: Hotel Palazzo Gattinip. 29: Proloco di Laurenzanapp. 30, 33: Donato Filippipp. 34, 35: Massimo Moscatopp. 44, 46, 47, 48: Apt Basilicata and events websitesp. 47 (n.2): Raffaele Continip.49: Emanuele Taccardip. 51 (1): Giuseppe Tondo

Map pp. 8-9 courtesy of Fondazione Matera Basilicata 2019

Texts “Sagre and traditional festivals in Basilicata” courtesy of Apt BasilicataTexts “Sagre and traditional festivals in Apulia”: Marcello Benevento

About us p. 5Our services p. 7 Itineraries:

Cultural Tourism Historical and artistic itinerariesThe real Matera and Basilicata p. 13Matera and the Apulian Alta Murgia p. 14Matera and the Valle d’Itria p. 15Matera and Imperial Apulia p. 16

Archeological itinerariesArcheology in Matera and Apulia p. 17Basilicata Archaeologica p. 18

Craft and Tradition itinerariesThe ancient workshops and studios of the former professions p. 21

Culinary and Wellness Tourism

Tastes of a Territory p. 23Wellness e Spa Packages p. 25

Religious TourismThe Sacred Path p. 27Laurenzana, the holy paths and medieval drovers’ tracks p. 28

Nature and Sports Tourism Nature and Adventure, walks and rural trails p. 31

Sport and Adrenaline in the Green Hearth of Basilicata p. 32Active Travel p. 34

Luxury Tourism

Exclusive Experiences in Basilicata and Apulia p. 36

Unique experiences p. 39 Events in Basilicata and Apulia p. 45

General terms and sales conditions p. 54

About us

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The experience we have gained in designing, de-veloping and providing assistance and sales wi-thin Datacontact – a company based in the con-tact centre and market research sector – is now expanding, proposing new and innovative ide-as in the tourism sector under the brand name “Tourlink”. The founding of Tourlink comes at a very important time for Basilicata, Southern Italy and the national territory as a while thanks to the nomination of Matera as the European Capital of Culture 2019.We aim to offer a 360° consultancy for the plan-ning and management of personalised itineraries, prospective trips, and experience holidays. Tourlink proposes not only Matera, the city of the Sassi, but also areas in Basilicata and neighbou-ring Apulia for their unique historical, artistic, cul-tural, naturalistic and enogastronomic qualities.Tourlink also offers support to private clients, professionals, businesses and institutions, gua-ranteeing know-how and professionalism for the development of the technology in this field and promotional and communication activities for tourism.

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Our services

Thanks to our in-depth knowledge in this field, Tourlink can offer logistic services and support for your tourism businss and MICE events.We provide a full consultation for firms and companies that need a helping hand to organi-se conferences, workshops, events, festivals, TV and cinema productions: from scouting out the location to logistic services and booking the ho-tels and restaurants.Tourlink propose experiences in exclusive lo-cations that are unique around Apulia and Ba-silicata, and which are ideal for all professio-nal requirements, focusing on hospitality and excellence.A dedicated and specialised staff with years of experience and proven know-how will guaran-tee efficiency and punctuality throughout.

Tourlink offers individual and group transfer services to and from Matera, Basilicata and Apulia:

• Transfer to/from airports, train stations, ports and other destinations

• Car and driver hire• Car rental• Information on public transport links and lo-

gistic support

MICE

Rooted in the territory of Lucania but with in-ternational horizons, Tourlink organises, per-sonalised tours, themed itineraries, trips and holidays all tailored to the client’s specific ne-eds with a whole range of proposals for small, medium and large groups, families and schools in all sectors including religious, convention, di-dactic and enogastronomic tourism.We also offer “VIP concierge” support as well as company and motivational events.

TRANSFERTAILORED TRIPS

For individuals and groups, Tourlink offers a wi-reless radioguide rental service which is cheap, easy to use and with the added advantage of creating zero noise pollution. The radio transmitters mean a considerable saving even for groups of 50 people allowing them to move around freely with a professional and discreet service for our tour guide guests who wish to discover the locations and sites of interest in Basilicata and Apulia, in total safety and at a great price.Tourlink’s wireless radio receivers allow the group to listen to the voice of the guide over the sounds of the city and at considerable distances.They are easy to use, just tune into the channel, position the earphones and enjoy the tour.

Rental conditions:Per tour: rental for minimum 2 daysDaily rental: Half Day, Full Day, Evening

RENTING RADIOGUIDES

Tourlink entrusts its clients to certified and specialised tour guides in order to discover the territory in various languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and Arabic).Dedicated services for visual or hearing impair-ment can also be organised.

GUIDE

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Valencia

BruxellesColonia

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Bologna

Venezia

Milano

Torino

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NAP (Napoli) - 3h

BRI (Bari) - 1h

BDS (Brindisi) - 2hMatera

40 1 every hourNational and international destinations Every hour a shuttle bus brandedfrom Bari-Palese Airport throughout 2019(city airport)

40 Train Minutes on the SS99 Matera-Bari FAL rail connections ready for Spring 2018 Bari-Matera and Bari Central Station to Bari-Palese Airport

link Freccia Rossa link Roma-Matera

HOW TO REACH MATERAMatera is much closer to the rest of Italy and to Europe than is believed

Other destinations

Mosca – Bari Dublino – Bari Praga – Bari Varsavia – Bari Amsterdam – Bari Vinius – Bari Charleroi – Bari Madrid – Bari Riga – Bari Liverpool – Bari

Itineraries

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The real Matera and Basilicata

Afternoon, departure for Venosa, city of the poet Horace. Visit the archaeological site of the Abbey of the SS. Trinità and its Incompiuta (the church which was never finished), the old town and the castle. After the tour, return to Matera for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4

Morning: breakfast at the hotel, meet the gui-de, pick-up and transfer to Craco, nicknamed “the ghost town”. Following a number of tre-mors, and despite human intervention, the po-pulation had to be relocated elsewhere due to the imminent risk of subsidence. However, the town has become a tourist destination whose appeal continues to grow and it has become the ideal location for the filming of adverts, music videos and for the film industry tout court. Afterwards, transfer to Tursi.Lunch in a typical restaurant.Afternoon visit to the Arab-Norma district cal-led the Rabatana.Followed by a visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Anglona, considered a national monu-ment since 1931.After the tour, return to Matera for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and departure home. End of tour package.

Day 1

Arrival in Matera, check-in at chosen accommo-dation. Dinner in the hotel or restaurant, free time to explore on foot and overnight stay.

Day 2

Morning: breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide, pick-up and transfer to the Parco della Murgia, set of numerous films including “The Gospel ac-cording to Matthew” by Pier Paolo Pasolini and “The Passion of the Christ” by Mel Gibson.Visit to the Crypt of the Original Sin, otherwise known as the “Sistine Chapel” of southern Italy, followed by lunch, tasting of typical local pro-duce and wines at an agriturism/working farm. Afternoon: back to Matera to admire the Rupe-stran Churches of San Pietro Barisano, San Ni-cola dei Greci and the Madonna delle Virtù. The tour continues through the ancient peasant ci-vilization of the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Cave-oso districts, UNESCO heritage sites since 1993.

Day 3

Morning: breakfast at the hotel, meet the gui-de, pick-up and transfer to Melfi, city of Frede-rick II of Svevia which went down in history for the enactment of the Melfi Constitution, a legal code that in the Medieval era was ahead of its time in the West. Visit the majestic castle and the museum inside, the cathedral and the Me-dieval city walls.Lunch in a typical local restaurant.

CULTURAL TOURISM

HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC ITINERARIES

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Matera and the Apulian Alta Murgia Matera and the Valle d’Itria

chi (Museum of Medieval and Modern Art). Din-ner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide.Pick-up and transfer to Polignano a Mare, visit the splendid seaside town with its old town, the Lama Monachile, the Contemporary Art Mu-seum and Foundation “Pino Pascali”.Lunch in a typical restaurant and transfer to Alberobello and visit the wonderful City of the Trulli, UNESCO heritage site.Walk through its atmospheric old town (inclu-ding the Monti and Aia Piccola districts) rich in history and local traditions embodied by the skilfully constructed peasant dwellings called Trulli, which are typical in the Valle d’Itria. (It is also possible to visit the city of Ostuni, aka “The White City” during the course of the day and/or Monopoli, a splendid example of a fortified old town on the sea).Return to the hotel in Matera and overnight stay.

Day 4Breakfast in the hotel and departure home.End of tour package.

Day 1


Day 2

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, meet the gui-de. Stroll through the alleyways of the Sassi districts to take in the essence of Matera, UNE-SCO heritage site and European Capital of Cul-ture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the “casa grotta”, an example of pe-asant civilization. Return to the Civita district crowned by the cathedral and walk along the 18th Century high street Via Ridola, dotted with Baroque churches. Lunch at a typical restaurant with produce from Lucania. In the afternoon, visit the Crypt of the Original Sin, also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of southern Italy.On your return, stroll through the old town and visit a museum of your choice: Musma (Museum of Contemporary Sculpture), Palazzo Lanfran-

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At midday, lunch at a typical restaurant in Gravi-na with local specialities.In the afternoon, the tour will stop at Altamura:tour to the old town with a stroll through the characteristic Claustri and the ancient cour-tyards. Visit the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and to the Mu.Di.Ma. (Museum of the Women’s Galleries) and the National Archeological Mu-seum containing the renowned exhibition of the history of the “Man of Altamura” (a comple-te skeleton of a Homo Neanderthalensis – da-ting back 180,000/130,000). After the tour, return to Matera for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3

Morning: breakfast at the hotel, meet the gui-de. Stroll through the alleyways of the Sassi distri-cts to take in the essence of Matera, UNESCO he-ritage site and European Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta, an example of pea-sant civilization. Return to the Civita district crowned by the cathedral and walk along the 18th Century high street Via Ridola, dotted with Baroque churches. Lunch at a typical restaurant with produce from Lucania. In the afternoon, visit the Crypt of the Original Sin, also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of southern Italy.On your return, stroll through the old town and visit a museum of your choice: Musma (Museum of Contemporary Sculpture), Palazzo Lanfran-chi (Museum of Medieval and Modern Art). Din-ner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel and departure home. End of tour package.

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Day 2

Morning: breakfast at the hotel, meet the gui-de, pick-up and transfer to Gravina in Apulia.Visit to the ancient Rupestrian Church San Mi-chele delle Grotte, in the characteristic upper Medieval district of Fondovito, and ascent to the monumental square Piazza Benedetto XIII with the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the 17th Century Ducal Orsiniana Church of Santa Maria del Suffragio (also called “del Purgatorio” – of Purgatory) and the Ferdinandea Fountain. Then, continue on to the Museum and Founda-tion of Ettore Pomarici Santomasi, with a visit to the museum’s collection and the Crypt of San Vito Vecchio and its frescoes. Cross the bri-dge, viaduct and aqueduct Madonna della Stella over the Gravina canyon to the Pianoro del Pa-dreterno, visiting the gravina and its Rupestrian surroundings.

Matera and Imperial Apulia

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide.Pick-up and transfer to Castel del Monte, a place of great mystery where the famous castle was built in the 13th Century by Emperor Frederick II of Svevia. Followed by a visit to the city of Tra-ni with its beautiful old town and the renowned Romanesque cathedral on the sea, the Jewish ghetto and much more. Lunch in Trani in a typical restaurant.In the afternoon, transfer and visit to Bari, capi-tal of the Apulian region and hub for commerce and the cultural gateway from our peninsula to the East. Visit the Basilica of San Nicola and the characteristic alleyways in the old town.In the evening, return to Matera, dinner in a re-staurant and overnight stay.

Day 4

Breakfast in the hotel and departure home.End of tour package.

Day 1

Arrival in Matera, check-in at chosen accommo-dation. Relax in the hotel or explore the town on foot. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide. Visit the ancient Civita district and the cathe-dral, stroll through the Castelvecchio area and stop off at Palazzo Bernardini Ferraù and Palaz-zo Venusio / Viceconte where you will be wel-comed by the owners or managers of these ma-gnificent buildings who will tell you the history.Visit to Casa Noah, a cultural site of great histo-rical interest and which is managed by FAI (The National Trust for Italy). Here the history of the city is retold in a 16th Century dwelling carved out of the rock.Outside the city walls, more of the peasant life-style will be discovered in the Barisano district, stopping at private residences and listening to their direct experience of living there every day (visit Casa Grotta by Rizzi Eustachi in via Fioren-tini and “Matera in Miniature”).Lunch on typical produce and visit the Rupestrian complex of Madonna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci, a splendid example of a church in the Latin style (Madonna delle Virtù) and Byzantine (San Nicola dei Greci) as well as the Rupestrian church San Pietro Barisano which, with its myste-rious catacombs, represents the most important and the largest Rupestrian church in the city of Matera, located in Sasso Barisano. Dinner and overnight stay in a historical resi-dence.

ARCHEOLOGICAL ITINERARIES

the renowned archaeological area.Lunch at a typical restaurant.Afternoon in Taranto, visit the National Museu-am MARTA, one of the most important in Italy containing relics from the Magna Grecia (a Gre-ek colony) and ancient Taras (a Spartan colony). Short visit to the centre of Taranto.In the evening, return to Matera, dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

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Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide. Day in Matera.Visit to the National Archaeological Museum “Ri-dola”. Established in 1911, the museum offers visitors a number of evocative archaeological re-lics found in the area in and around Matera.Lunch at a typical restaurant with typical produ-ce from Lucania.In the afternoon, experience the alleyways of the Sassi district, UNESCO heritage site and Eu-ropean Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupestrian Churches, and the Casa Grotta, an example of peasant civiliza-tion. Return to the Civita district crowned by the cathedral and walk along the 18th Century high street Via Ridola, dotted with Baroque churches. On your return, stroll through the old town. Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Option 1: Departure for Gioia del Colle and visit to the Archaeological Park of Monte Sannace.Option 2: Departure for Fasano and visit to the National Museum and Archaeological park of Egnazia.Option 3: Departure for Metaponto and visit to

Archeology in Matera and Apulia

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Basilicata Archaeologica

once a settlement and dates back to the 8th Century B.C. Decorated ceramic grave goods, jewels moun-ted in gold and amber, and Grecian armour be-longing to the burial sites of the Basileis (king), mentioned in ancient sources, have been unear-thed in the necropolis. Transfer to Potenza.Lunch in a typical restaurant with produce from Lucania.Afternoon, visit to the National Archaeological Museum “Dinu Adamesteanu”.Established in 2005, the museum is dedicated to Dinu Adamesteanu, a Romanian scholar of absolute international importance and “foun-ding father” of archaeology in Lucania.The museum is mainly characterised by the in-tricate armour from warriors’s tombs and pre-cious jewellery that are testimony to a class of the elite, including the kings of the Peuketian-tes and the peoples that occupied the territory in ancient times.End of tour package.

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Day 2

Morning, breakfast at the hotel.Pick-up and transfer to Neolithic villages of Murgecchia, Murgia Timone and Tirlecchia near Matera. The Murgia near Matera has been populated since ancient times and some sites have in fact been identified as dating back to the Paleolithic times (Grotta dei Pipistrelli) and Neolithic times (fortified villages in the districts of Murgecchia, Murgia Timone and Tirlecchia).Lunch in a typical restaurant with local produce. Afternoon, visit the National Archaeological Museum “Domenico Ridola”.In the prehistoric section the most significant findings concern the trenched villages from the Neolithic age, from the 6th Millennium B.C., the introduction of agriculture and consequently the beginning of stable settlements, according to the Eastern Mediterranean model.As regards the more recent eras than prehistory and in particular the 6th to the 4th Century B.C., the most important documentation concerns the Timmari, a site which is not far from Matera.Return to hotel.Dinner and overnight stay.

Lucano, an unmissable destination for tourists in Basilicata. The site in Grumentum represents one of the few cases in Italy where you can admi-re the ruins of an extraordinary archaeological historical heritage, with the layout of a typical Roman city abandoned and never re-inhabited.Packed lunch.Afternoon, visit the National Archaeological Museum where the first section is dedicated to Prehistory and preserves an elephas antiquus and equidae dating back 120,000 years. The exhibition continues with an illustration of how the city evolved, in particular ranging from the Roman Republic to the whole Empire. Return to the hotel in Matera.Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5

Morning, breakfast at the hotel.Pick-up and transfer to Vaglio di Basilicata.Visit the archaeological area and the acropolis that dominates the Basento valley. The site was

Day 3

Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up and transfer to Metaponto. According to legend, it was founded by the Greek hero Nestor on his return from the Trojan War. Over the cen-turies, Metaponto has been home to the Greek philosopher, refuge for Hannibal and his men, and it has seen Spartacus fight the Romans. Visit the renowned National Archaeological Mu-seum of Metaponto and the surrounding archa-eological park, as well as the Temple of Hera, also known as the “Palatine Tables”.Transfer to Policoro. Lunch in a typical restau-rant in Policoro.Afternoon, visit the National Archaeological Museum of the Siritide where the most signifi-cant relics from the two Grecian cities Siris and Herakleia are displayed, as well as artefacts from nearby settlements inland.After the visit to the museum, visit the archa-eological park “Collina del Castello”, and the residential and tradesmen’s district which still house ovens and kilns.Return to the hotel in Matera.Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4

Morning, breakfast at the hotel.Pick-up and transfer to Grumentum.Visit the archaeological site of Grumentum, lo-cated in the National Park of the Appennino

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CRAFT AND TRADITION ITINERARIES

The ancient workshops and studios of the former professions

you will climb to the monumental square Piazza Benedetto XIII with the Basilica Co-cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Gravina underground, an inverted city that offers a very original cross-section of history. In Piazza Cattedrale, visit the Cola Cola museum to find out about the ancient terracotta whistles of rural tradition. Then continue to the Gravina canyon, Cross the bridge, viaduct and aqueduct Madonna della Stella over the Gravina canyon to the Pianoro del Padreterno, visiting the gravina and its Ru-pestrian surroundings.Lunch on local produce at a typical agriturismo masseria and a visit to its rural civilization mu-seum on siteAfternoon in Altamura:Tour to the old town with a stroll through the characteristic Claustri and the ancient cour-tyards. Visit the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and to the Mu.Di.Ma. (Museum of the Women’s Galleries) Visit an ancient bread bakery of Altamura, the first city in Europe to adorn itself with the title DOP for its baked goods: you will be able to try and buy its famous bread and traditional focaccia. In the evening, return to Matera, dinner, time for a stroll and overnight stay.

Day 4


Day 1

Arrival in Matera, check-in at chosen accommo-dation. Dinner in the hotel or restaurant, free time to explore on foot and overnight stay..

Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Day in Matera. Stroll through the al-leyways of the Sassi districts to take in the es-sence of Matera, UNESCO heritage site and Eu-ropean Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta to experience the life and traditions of the Materani before the Sassi were abandoned in 1952.Lunch at a typical restaurant.Afternoon, visit to the Sassi in Miniature and a few workshops where craftsmanship and its traditions have been handed down for centu-ries: Workshops that craft Tufo, nativity scenes, cucùs, and bread stamps. Dinner in a typical re-staurant and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Morning in Gravina: from the ancient Rupestrian Church of San Michele delle Grotte to the cha-racteristic upper medieval district Fondovito,

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Tastes of a Territory

Morning in Gravina: visit to the wine cellars of the organic wine maker Bosco Difesa Grande; tour of the vineyard and the wine cellars with tasting session at the end. Followed by a visit to a typical dairy farm to learn about the tricks of the trade, or, alternatively, at an olive press with an Olive Oil Bar and Olive Oil Academy. Stroll around the old town of Gravina and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.At midday, lunch in an agriturism massera with local produce picked fresh from the vegetable garden.Afternoon in Altamura:tour to the old town with a stroll through the characteristic Claustri and the ancient cour-tyards. Visit the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and to the Mu.Di.Ma. (Museum of the Women’s Galleries) Visit an ancient bread bakery of Altamura, the first city in Europe to adorn itself with the title DOP for its baked goods: you will be able to try and buy its famous bread and traditional focaccia, not to mention the Murgiani desserts and sweets.In the evening, return to Matera, dinner, time for a stroll and overnight stay.

Day 4


Day 1

Arrival in Matera, check-in at the chosen accom-modation. Dinner in the hotel or restaurant, free time to explore on foot and overnight stay.

Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Day in Matera. Stroll through the al-leyways of the Sassi districts to take in the es-sence of Matera, UNESCO heritage site and Eu-ropean Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta to experience the life and traditions of the Materani before the Sassi were abandoned in 1952.Lunch: tasting of typical produce from Basilica-ta at a local restaurant.Stop in San Biagio in the Sasso Barisano distri-ct for a workshop on the art of baking bread according to Materano tradition at a historical bakery. Dinner in a typical restaurant and over-night stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.

CULINARY AND WELLNESS TOURISM

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Wellness e Spa Packages

guide. Morning in Gravina.From the ancient Rupestrian Church San Miche-le delle Grotte, in the characteristic upper Me-dieval district of Fondovito, you will climb up to the monumental square Piazza Benedetto XIII with the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the 17th Century Ducal Orsiniana Church of Santa Maria del Suffragio (also called “del Purgatorio” – of Purgatory) and the Ferdinandea Fountain. Then, continue on to the Museum and Foundation of Ettore Pomarici Santomasi, with a visit to the museum’s collection and the Crypt of San Vito Vecchio and its frescoes. Cross the bridge, viaduct and aqueduct Madonna della Stella over the Gra-vina canyon to the Pianoro del Padreterno, visi-ting the gravina and its Rupestrian surroundings.At midday, lunch at a typical restaurant of Gravi-na with local specialities.Afternoon in spa in the centre of the ancient city of Gravina in hypogean surroundings. The session will last 2 hours. Finally, herbal tea and local cakes and sweets.In the evening, return to Matera, dinner, time for a stroll and overnight stay.

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Day 1

Arrival in Matera, accommodation at your cho-sen location and welcome cocktail. Dinner in the hotel or restaurant, free time to explore on foot and overnight stay.

Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide. Day in Matera. Stroll through the alleyways of the Sassi districts to take in the essence of Matera, UNESCO heritage site and European Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta to experience the life and traditions of the Materani before the Sassi were abandoned in 1952.Lunch: tasting of typical produce from Basilica-ta at a local restaurantAfternoon, wellness session lasting 2 hours at an exclusive SPA: Turkish bath, sensory shower, 90° sauna, jacuzzi, herbal tea and complemen-tary kit included. Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the

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The Sacred Path

Tour to the old town with a stroll through the characteristic Claustri and the ancient cour-tyards. Visit the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and to the Mu.Di.Ma. (Museum of the Women’s Galleries) In the evening, return to Matera, dinner, time for a stroll and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide. Day in Matera. Stroll through the alleyways of the Sassi districts to take in the essence of Matera, UNESCO heritage site and European Capital of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta, an example of pea-sant civilization. Return to the Civita district crowned by the cathedral and walk along the 18th Century high street Via Ridola, dotted with Baroque churches. Lunch at a typical restaurant.Afternoon, visit the Crypt of the Original Sin, de-fined as the “Sistine Chapel” of southern Italy.On your return, stroll through the old town, visit the Churches of San Giovanni Battista (St. John the Baptist) and San Domenico. Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

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Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Morning a Gravina. From the ancient Rupestrian Church San Michele delle Grotte, one of the first centres dedicated to the worship of Archangel Michael in early Christianity, in the characteri-stic upper Medieval district of Fondovito, you will climb up to the monumental square Piazza Benedetto XIII with the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. There you will visit the baptismal font and the robes of Pope Benedict 13th, born here in the 17th Century. The 17th Century Ducal Orsiniana Church of Santa Maria del Suffragio (also called “del Purgatorio” – of Purgatory) and the Ferdinandea Fountain. Then, continue on to the Museum and Founda-tion of Ettore Pomarici Santomasi, with a visit to the museum’s collection and the Crypt of San Vito Vecchio and its frescoes, testimony to the presence of Basilian monks. Cross the brid-ge, viaduct and aqueduct Madonna della Stella over the Gravina canyon to the Pianoro del Pa-dreterno, visiting the gorge and its Rupestrian surroundings.At midday, lunch at a typical restaurant of Gravi-na with local specialities, Afternoon in Altamura:

RELIGIOUS TOURISM

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Laurenzana, the holy paths and medieval drovers’ tracks

Fiera, a trading area since ancient times, from which the typical lanes I, II, and III branch off.Here you can see the machines in operation and try spinning or sewing a fabric, with the help of expert seamstresses.Next, visit to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Vir-gin of Carmelo, patron saint of the municipality of Laurenzana and then we will say goodbye, hopefully with the well-wishing and blessing of the parish priest too.

The itinerary that is proposed here is a trip back to the past to discover the splendid me-dieval village of Laurenzana. It is also a mystical journey aimed at discovering our spiritual ro-ots. These are places in which a poor saint, the blessed Egidio, of the minor order of Franciscan monks, was born and preached. Itinerary

Arrival and meeting with the local guide, who, with a touch of authenticity and together with a lady from Laurenzana, will welcome you and tell you all about the history, art and folklore of the town. A few steps from Via Trono, with the at-mospheric background of the feudal castle a ta-sty breakfast will also be ready to welcome you, served by locals dressed in period costume.Breakfast will be made up of little tasters of typical local produce: fresh fruit, bread and su-gar, sweet and savoury taralli, jams, honey and eggs...) We will also take a look inside the rooms and gardens of the feudal castle.

Over the road that marks the boundary of the castle, we will stop for a moment at, what is known as “Paradise Rock”. We will be able to ad-mire the wood and the old path that connected the town and the convent. This area is full of stories and legends, and we will travel along the same road that the Blessed Egidio walked to re-ach the village and where he often stopped to in the middle of the wildlife. Stop at the Main

Church where the body of the Blessed Egidio rests, born in 1443 in Laurenzana. Bernandino’s holy path starts here. It was here that at the age of approximately 30, he entered a Franciscan Convent and demonstrated an ex-traordinary holiness, due to his acute sense of ascetic and contemplative spirituality. The fame regarding his holiness, in life as in death, grew and grew over the years and inspi-red pilgrims to travel from Apulia, Calabria and Campania. In the years following his death innu-merable miracles and healings associated with his intercession were recorded arousing his pro-clamation as a “Saint” in popular piety.Even today, the worship of the Blessed Egidio is very much alive for the people in the northern part of Basilicata keeping the memory vivid of a fellow citizen who still today demonstrates his spirit of charity.After the visit of the Main Church, we will stroll down the streets of the ancient village where history, tradition and even the flavours of the ancient town of Laurenzana are intertwined. We will arrive at the main high street and we will stop off at the bakery “La Rinascita del Ca-mastra” which has chosen to use a recipe dating back to when the monks were present in the Laurenzana territory to refresh pilgrims and passers-by, and coining the Biscotto del Beato (the Biscuit of the Blessed one).As according to the program, here we will enjoy baking this famous biscuit ourselves, learning the ancient techniques needed to transform the flour.

Stop at Camastra for lunch and then we will continue our journey along to towards the An-tica Filanda, the “working village” of the time, where the little shops are arranged in a cluster. This village represents a concrete example of the period and the regional historical progres-sion in terms of craftsmanship and industrial evolution.The textile factory, a rare piece of industrial ar-chaeology, is adjacent to the square of Largo

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Nature and Adventure, walks and rural trails

sheep barns, ice houses, dry stone walls etc. In the evening, return to Matera, dinner, time for a stroll and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel and meet the guide.Day in Matera. Stroll through the alleyways of the Sassi districts to take in the essence of Ma-tera, UNESCO heritage site and European Capi-tal of Culture 2019. Trip to the Sasso Caveoso and visit the Rupe-strian Churches (Santa Lucia or Madonna dell’I-dris), and the Casa Grotta. Excursion to the Murgia Materana and its park of Rupestrian Churches, with a stop off and tasting session at Jazzo Gattini.Lunch in a typical restaurant.Afternoon, excursion to the natural Oasis of Gravina di Laterza or, alternatively, horse-riding along the Murgia or at the Bosco Difesa Grande.Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel and departure home.End of tour package.

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Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation and meet the guide.Morning a Gravina: Rupestrian trekking long the canyon of Gravina in Puglia: departure from the natural park Capo-tenda, crossing the whole archaeological area of Padreterno to reach the Rupestrian site of the Madonna della Stella, with a view of the city, the 18th Century aqueduct bridge and the Rupe-strian surrounding area. Then the trail continues with a visit to underground Gravina, an inverted world in the hypogea, to finish up in Piazza Cat-tedrale with a stroll along the upper medieval district of Fondovito and a visit to the Rupestrian Church of San Michele delle Grotte.Packed lunch at the pine wood of Gravina in Pu-glia or, alternatively, at a typical local restaurant.Afternoon, walk along the path of the National Park of Alta Murgia, one of the largest and most interesting rural parks in Italy with an incredible variety of fauna, flora and especially anthropo-logical traces from its farming past: masserie,

NATURE AND SPORTS TOURISM

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Sport and Adrenaline in the Green Heart of Basilicata - Sasso di Castalda

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Day 2

Morning, breakfast at the hotel.Pick-up and transfer to Sasso di Castalda, a lo-cation that is characterised by its simple and an-cient beauty which make it one of the most au-thentic villages in Basilicata. On arrival, meet the guide and they will take us through the town’s little streets to the departure point for the bre-ath-taking Tibetan bridge “Ponte alla Luna”.300 m long and suspended at 102m above the stream below, literally walking in the air you get to admire the ruins of the castle that dominates the village from an impressive vantage point. When you arrive at the other end there is a ter-race overlooking the bridge and a skywalk in glass where you can catch your breath and think about what you just did.Lunch: tasting session of local produce.In the afternoon you will continue the journey in the saddle of our e-bikes along the ancient “Sentiero Frassati” path in the heart of Saxum, now known as Sasso di Castalda.You will pass through the characteristic little streets of the ancient village and turn into the old via del Grano which runs along the Oasis del Cervo, (once the farmers used this area to se-parate the wheat grains from the straw in sum-mer). The itinerary continues along an old dro-ver’s track towards the ruins of the Mulino del

Conte mill and just past the legendary beech of San Michele, “the father tree” of the region. After a quick refreshing pause at the San Miche-le fountain near the church of the same name, you will start along the atmospheric via dell’Ac-qua (a path that runs along the San Michele stream, which fuelled the Mulino del Conte mill, for around 800m) to the enchanting scenery of the centuries-old beech wood of the Costara.Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel/B&B and meet the guide for a Hiking- Nordic Walking excursion into the centuries-old beech wood of the Costara.The route is characterised by a constant eleva-tion profile and without any challenging gra-dients in the heart of the park of the Appenino Lucano. For 6km you will be able to admire and enjoy the centuries-old beech trees (the oldest is said to be 500 years old) as well as the biodi-versity in the mountainous environment.Packed lunch in a natural spot at 1,600m above sea level on the slopes of Monte Arioso. From the natural terrace we will be able to admire the panoramic view of the valley of Melandro and the neighbouring Valley of Diana.In the afternoon, return to Matera for dinner and overnight stay.

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Excursion details:

Level of difficulty: Average/Easy(60% off road - 40% on road)Distance: 16 kmGradient: 580 mMinimum age: 14 yrsSuitable for:Adults, families, groups of max 6 pp

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pedaling through the monumental olive groves or fishing using ancient mariner’s techniques. Of course, the enogastronomical excellence of Apulia and the local wildlife will embellish our journey. Our eyes and our taste-buds will be tantalised by experiences that only Apulia can offer. In the evening: farewell party with an interacti-ve cookery class: “the Panzerotti Night”.

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The group will be accompanied with a private minibus to Bari (Railway station and/or Airport). End of package.

Day 1

Transfer from Bari to Matera with a private mi-nibus followed by check-in at the typical resort. After the briefing, introductions and lunch we will be ready for a private tour of the European Capital of Culture 2019.We will learn about the atmospheric and myste-rious Sassi and the architectural beauties of the Old Town.In the evening, a traditional dinner and overni-ght stay.

Day 2

Panoramic trekking to discover the archelogical natural heritage of the Murgia Materana, inclu-ding spectacular, deep-reaching canyons and spiritual Rupestrian churches.The guide, specialised in environmental excur-sions will enrich our experience with precious information that will uncover the secrets of this pearl of Lucania, recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site. The light lunch in a typical shepherd’s hut “lo Ja-zzo” will prove to be unforgettable!

Day 3

We will discover Matera from another point of view thanks to the itinerary along arduous local paths.Depending on the season, we will travel down idyllic country roads on mountain bikes or sa-fely driving comfortable touring quads. Under the environmental expert’s guidance, we will

heritage site.The Gravina of Laterza is an awe-inspiring na-tural canyon full of lush vegetation, one of the largest in Europe in fact.After checking in at our typical accomodation (Trulli or Country-House), the afternoon will be dedicated to a relaxing bike ride along the paths that weave their way through the “monu-mental olive groves”. We will enjoy seeing these majestic, hundred-year old olive trees, dry sto-ne walls and ancient Masserias.

Day 5

Depending on the season, we will cut through the waves in the Adriatic on a traditional sailboat. We will catch wondrous glimpses of the Apulian coastline, world-famous for the colour of its wa-ters and its grottos.Alternatively, we can spend the day on an ad-venture onboard a 4x4 Land Rover, cruising down dirt tracks that will take us to the heart of the most typical locations in Apulia. We will visit the most characteristic historical towns in the region, breathing in the rich hi-story and architecture that make this part of the world unforgettable. Then, of course, we will enjoy an exquisite traditional dinner: a real Apulian experience!

Day 6

Again, depending on the season, we will enjoy a day full of adventure either in the saddle of a mountain bike or on a traditional fishing boat. The essence of Apulia will be at its best, whilst

appreciate the surrounding landscape as well as its typical architectural and archaeological elements.The activites will be interspersed with cool drin-ks and a light lunch in a typical agriturism.

Day 4

Transfer to Apulia. During the transfer we will make the most of the journey with a walking tour that will allow us to discover two locations that are unique in their beauty and singularity: Alberobello and The Gravina of Laterza. Thanks to its infamous Trulli, Alberobello is an architectural jewel in Valle d’Itria and a UNESCO

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Exclusive Experiences in Basilicata and Apulia

Day 1

Arrival at Bari airport and transfer to check-in at the Luxury Hotel in the Trulli, in the heart of Alberobello (BA). Meet the historical expert to visit the small Apulia cittadel, a World hertiage site UNESCO, famous for its Trulli (from the Greek troùllos), special dry-stone houses, built on a square base with a conical roof.Dinner at a restaurant inside an ancient Trulli house, where the old and the new find a won-derful harmony and the cuisine presents all the local dishes grown and prepared on site.After dinner, free time and overnight stay.

Day 2

Breakfast at the accomodation and transfer to the port of Monopoli, board the 22m Yacht/Kayak to go on an excursions along the coast of Polignano a Mare (BA).Mooring at the port of Polignano and transfer to the town centre.Visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art “Pino Pascali” dedicated to the Apulia artist of the same name. Exhibitions include Arte Povera, body art and conceptual art. Lunch at a restaurant in a magical, enchanted location with a dining terrace carved out of a natural grotto facing out to sea. An unforget-table experience for those who love to explore dazzling locations and enjoy haut-cuisine.After lunch, we will enjoy a walk around Poligna-no a Mare known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” for its crystal clear waters and the rocks dotted with cavities dug out by the sea.Late afternoon, transfer to the port.Boarding and return for dinner in the Trulli re-

We will step outside the city walls to discover the Barisano and Caveoso caverns.Lunch at a renowned Terrazza, where we will be able to taste the very best typical products befo-re continuing to the Rupestrian complex the Ma-donna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci, home to the Salvador Dalì exhibition: “La persistenza degli opposti” (The persistence of opposites).We will continue our walk visiting the Rupe-strian church of San Pietro Barisano.The tour continues to the “Palombaro Lungo”, the largest water cistern in the city of Matera, dug out under the central square piazza Vitto-rio Veneto.We will dine in the 2017 Michelin starred restau-rant inside a cave of the Sassi still in its original condition. We will be able to taste the chef’s creations and traditional dishes.After dinner, free time and overnight stay.

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Craco (MT), the splendid “ghost town” of Basilicata, which from afar looks like a medieval sculpture surrounded by the “Calanchi”.After lunch tasting local produce, we will meet with our historical expert for a tour of one of

staurant where the stone comes alive and stirs sensations of light, family warmth, hospitality and energy.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Valle D’Itria, to the ancient Masseria for a walk in the thousand-year old olive groves. We will taste 3 types of extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Masseria during a local Apulian aperitivo.We will complete our experience with a visit to the dairy workshop where milk is turned into the world-famous mozzarella, according to the ancient traditions.Late afternoon, transfer to Matera and check-in at the 5* Luxury Hotel in the old town. Dinner in a restaurant carved out of the rock and original-ly the location of a deconsecrated church. The meal with be prepared using only local organic ingredients and according to the recipes with a modern twist depending on the season.

Day 4

Breakfast in the hotel and meet with the hi-storical and Rupestrian landscape expert be-fore travelling to the Parco Murgia Timone to visit the Rupestrian Churches, one of the most spectacular Rupestrian landscapes in Italy and testimony to man’s ancient relationship with nature.Return to Matera for a walking tour of the Civi-ta area. We will enter the cathedral and visit the Castel-vecchio area too.Then, we will go to the Casa Noha, owned by the national trust FAI and place of knowledge and memory dating back thousands of years.

the most beautiful towns in Italy: Tursi (MT). This little town is famous for its unusual and fascinating Arab quarter called the “Rabatana”: an ancient fortified city known also as the “Den of the Arabs”.We will continue our tour to the Sanctuary of Anglona and its ancient church, engulfed in spi-rituality and historical importance since it is the only testimony of a lost city of Anglona.Return to Matera for dinner in a restaurant to-tally carved out of the rock and furnished in the style of a traditional dwelling. It is a welcoming place, famous for its typical traditional antipasti of Lucania and its homemade pasta dishes.After dinner, free time and overnight stay.

Day 6

Breakfast at the hotel, departure and end of package.After breakfast, transfer to Contrada Pietra-penta (Matera) to visit the Crypt of the Origi-nal Sin, one of the most fascinating and myste-rious works of art in Basilicata, famous for its affrescoes and known as the Sistine Chapel of Southern Italy.Transfer to the ariport to return home, end of package.

Unique experiences

Tourlink, in collaboration with Landing on South Italy (Aereostat company), can offer a hot air balloon flight, the open air, the nature and local excellence. Ma-tera and Basilicata are a part of the wor-ld that is yet to be discovered and a hot air balloon is the best way to see it all from a new perspective. Fasten your seat belts, the journey is about to begin.

Balloon Trip

or “Beach and Culture and/or Sports Ho-lidays” can be enjoyed from May to the end of September. Additional activities can easily be added such as boat trips, kayaking, diving, typical fish dinners on-board and much more. Dive into the intense blue of Southern Italy!

The beaches

From the photo-video documentation to the music and flowers, from the tran-sfer and hotel accommodation to the ca-tering and choosing the location of the ceremony and reception. In our catalogue you will find unique and exclusive locations for your special day: from the Sassi of Matera to the Valle d’I-tria, from ancient Masserias to magnifi-cent castles. All that will be left for you to do is to choose the rings!

The best day of your life, brimming with unforgettable moments. Make your wedding reception magical with the backdrop of your dreams, put your faith in Tourlink.In collaboration with the local Wedding Planner agencies, we will take care of everything, step by step, along the most emotional journey of your life, offering you the necessary support and organisa-tion to make the event really special.

ach the (BED & BREAKFAST / DIMORA STORICA) where we will have dinner and will stay overnight.

After having breakfast, we will go disco-ver the famous “Sassi di Matera” and the characteristic “Casa Grotta”, we will un-derstand how the town is composed and how it was “built” over time.We will then reach the “Pane Cotto” re-staurant for lunch, where in addition to tasting the best local products, we will have the privilege of getting to know the different artisans, responsible for the various products.

We will learn the formation processes from the grain of wheat to the final pro-duct of the flour and its derivatives, dea-ling with the themes: the timeframes of the cultivation of cereals, the processes of cultivation of wheat, barley and oats, methods and timeframes of sowing, harvesting, how to distinguish the dif-ferent seeds respecting nature and its rhythms.We will participate in the baking process with the “Bread Games”.

Our special day to discover the secrets of the bread of Matera will start from the Masseria Riccardi. Here, Alfonso, a farmer for generations, will guide us on a tour marked by the rhythm of the seasons, in contact with the land and its fruits, enriched by a collection of expe-riences to be savored.After lunch, based on typical products, we will move to the districts of San Bia-gio and Sasso Barisano, where in a histo-ric oven, we will try the art of baking ac-cording to the ancient local rituals.We will then have some free time to re-

From the grain to the oven, the centuries-old history of thea bread of Matera

Thanks to 700 km of wonderful Apulian beaches and the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coastline in Basilicata, Tourlink can offer a long summer season in the most cha-racteristic and well-known locations in the south of Italy.Salento boasts Otranto and Gallipoli, in the Gargano you will find Vieste, the Valle d’Itria is home to Monopoli, not to mention Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, Ma-ratea, Policoro and many more. The holiday packages “Beach holidays”

Weddings

rer’s kit. They will have to follow the clues and find all the check points to get the stamp for each treasure they disco-ver. Once all the stamps have been collected, the children will receive a small gift.

A real treasure hunt with children at the heart of the fun. Adventure, excitement, thrilling expe-riences and the opportunity for children to pretend to be explorers with mum and dad, equipped with a special explo-

The children’s treasure hunt, in The Sassi of Matera

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Nicola dei Greci and to the Rupestrian church of San Pietro Barisano.After having dinner we will go to the historic residence where we will spend the night.The second day we move just outside Matera, where we will visit one of the most evocative, fascinating and myste-rious Rupestrian churches in Southern Italy, known for its frescoes as the “Si-stine Chapel of the Rock”: The Crypt of Original Sin. We will continue with the visit to the Dragone farm where we will meet the 3rd generation winemaker, Aldo, who will guide us in his company making us live the passion for his land and descri-bing the daily habits of the life of the farmer in the countryside.After the visit we will stop here for lunch, with freshly picked and local produce.

An itinerary to discover all the faces of the City of Matera, from the homes of the most important noble families, to the simple life of the inhabitants of the cave houses of the Barisano. But also to un-derstand, through the Rupestrian Chur-ches, how man has learned to make of the Sassi a cultural and artistic resource.

ItineraryOur first day will start from the Piazza del Duomo from which we will move for a visit to the Civita area. During the walk we will listen to the story of the birth of the city and its development. We will then enter the Cathedral and we will make a tour in the Castelvecchio area where we will have access to the Palazzo Bernardini Ferraù. Here the owner will guide us in a private visit of the house and tell us the story of the family and of the construction of the same.We will then go to Casa Noah, the cultu-ral, historical and genetic symbol of the inhabitants of the Sassi.We will move outside the walls, to disco-ver the life of the farmers in the caves of the Barisano where we will visit one of the private homes and listen to the di-rect story of those who live there daily.We will have lunch with typical products, before heading to the Rupestrian com-plex of the Madonna delleVirtùand San

Living in Matera among caves, residences, villages and traditions

Itinerary

Our tour to discover these two villages awarded the “Orange Flag” by the “Tou-ring Club” will start in the morning with a visit to the village of Valsinni led by a storyteller guide. At the end of the walk we will stop for a tasty lunch with typical local products.In the afternoon we will reach the villa-ge of Rotondella, where together with the “Grandmother chefs” we will learn how to make pasta following the oldest traditional recipes.At the end of this unique experience we will go to dinner at the “Trattoria Le La-mie” where besides savoring the excel-lent typical dishes, we will also taste the pasta we made in the afternoon.

Thanks to the activation of the “Literary Park” dedicated to Isabella Morra, Val-sinni is today able to offer unique and unrepeatable experiences. The Literary Park, in fact, synthesizes and combines literature, history, geography, ecolo-gy, art, theater, in a solution capable of actively involving visitors, who can thus become protagonists of a participatory discovery of the territory. The visit to the emblematic places of Isabella Mor-ra’s poetry is associated with momen-ts of literary and theatrical animation, where actors and singers will guide you through the places, interacting with the visitors.We will thus take part in a spectacular visit, which will allow us to discover the soul of the places, using poetry as a key to understanding the territory.In the afternoon we will try our hand at homemade pasta with the knowled-gable and skilled mastery of the “Grand-mother Chefs”. Armed with “mattarelli”, “ferretti” and “schcanatùrë” and with ancient grains of flour, the classic “ho-memade pasta” will be prepared!The experience with the “Grandmother Chefs” is the expression of an ancient wi-sdom, of gestures, rituals and fragrances reminiscent of childhood ... of emotions that go straight to the heart: our grand-mothers represent the desire to recover, pass on and above all, do not forget true identity born of priceless values.

Villages, traditions and flavors of Lucania

Events, Traditional food festivals and feasts in Basilicata and Apulia

“IL MAGGIO DI ACCETTURA”

A land of thick forests, Basilicata is the re-gion that still boasts the highest concen-tration of events and the most vitality in its rituals about nature as well as the magical enchantment of these ancient woodland customs. Culture and traditions merge to-gether to create an ideal event for those who appreciate the world around us, who crave ancient flavours and who want to experience a festival in spring/summer time. Il Taglio del Maggio. On the day of ascension (10th May 2018), the tallest, largest and straightest Turkey Oak in Montepiano, pre-viously chosen and marked, is cut down.

WHERE: Accettura (MT)WHEN: maggio

“IL VOLO DELL’ANGELO”

A steel zipwire 1km long is hung 400m up, reaching a speed of 120 km/hr. These are the specs of the “Volo dell’Angelo” (Angel Fli-ght) an innovative Italian tourist attraction. Take a dive suspended between the valley and the sky, surrounded by the enchanting landscape of the Dolomites of Lucania. Nestled in the peaks you will find Castelmez-zano and Pietrapertosa, the two atmospheric towns embedded in the rocks and where you will start and finish your extraordinary adven-ture through the air.An adrenaline rush and exhilarating emo-tions are there for the taking in unique sur-roundings, and in total safety.

WHERE: Pietrapertosa (PZ) and Castelmezzano (PZ)WHEN: 1st May – 12th November

“IL VOLO DELL’AQUILA”

Il volo dell’Aquila (Eagle Flight) is the per-fect way to admire the beauty of the Natio-nal park of Pollino, flying over the rooftops of the charming town of San Costantino Al-banese. The feeling of flying can be shared with 3 others whilst harnessed to a hand gli-der in turn attached to a steel zipwire in this landscape presided over by eagles and fal-cons. You will be able to enjoy the characte-ristic surroundings of the small arbëreshe community’s culture. A breath-taking expe-rience not to be missed!

WHERE: San Costantino Albanese (PZ)WHEN: from March to September

AGLIANICA WINE FESTIVAL

This event celebrates the aromatic, red, in-tense, full-bodied wine Aglianico del Vulture wine, and every year the organisation invi-tes one and all to the palaces and castles in the exhibition area for displays and tasting, collateral events, conferences and concerts that characterise both the wine and terri-tory, cuisine culture and hospitality. You will get to know the Vulture Melfese area through its products and take part in tasting labs to learn about the correct com-binations of food and drink.

WHERE: Vulture MelfeseWHEN: June

“FESTA MARIA S.S. DELLA BRUNA”

The century old festival of Madonna della Bruna, Protector of the city of Matera, starts off with the “Procession of the shepherds”. The ancient districts of the city wake at dawn to greet the Painting of the Virgin. At the same time escorting the processional float the horsemen gather in the streets and neighbourhoods. The soul of the city rejoices in a mass cele-bration and later that evening, after months of work by skilled papier mâché craftsmen, the float is attacked and destroyed by the crowd. Finally the fireworks light up the ancient di-stricts of the Sassi in a unique spectacle.

WHERE: MateraWHEN: 2nd July

THE SHOW “LA STORIA BANDITA”PARCO DELLA GRANCIA

“La storia bandita” is the largest popular theatre show in Italy and its main character is Carmine Crocco, whose voice is provided by director-actor Michele Placido. Through his retelling of his humble tale and the social and political revolt that he was witness to, the ‘General of the Brigands’ expresses his yearning for social redemp-tion, attribution of responsibility, dignity and freedom for the people. The so-cal-led ‘ruffians’, despised and humiliated, betrayed and disappointed over and over again, will now arise.

WHERE: Brindisi di Montagna (PZ)WHEN: July - September

“MATERA ALBERGA”

Art installations in six hotels in the city

until December 31st

I-DEA. Archive of ArchivesA voyage through the collections of Basilicata

curated by Joseph Grima

with Mario Cresci, Formafantasmaand other artists

Cava Paradisofrom March 2nd to January 19th 2020

Matera is BasilicataTwelve months of activity in the region with the projects:

“Capitale per un giorno”

from February 14th

“I Cammini”Alla scoperta delle tracce di religiositànel territorio di Matera e della Basilicata

from January 26th

Special events for Matera 2019 European Capital of Culture

Four great exhibitionsproduced with the Polo Museale of Basilicata

“ARS EXCAVANDI”

curated by Pietro Laureano

Museo Ridola, Ipogei di Palazzo LanfranchiJanuary 20th – July 31st

“RINASCIMENTO VISTO DA SUD”Matera, l’Italia Meridionale e il Mediterraneo tra ‘400 e ‘500

curated by Marta Ragozzino, Pierluigi LeoneDe Castris, Matteo Ceriana, Dora Catalano

Palazzo Lanfranchifrom April 18th to August 19th

“LA POETICA DEI NUMERI PRIMI”Da Pitagora agli algoritmi

curated by Piergiorgio OdifreddiArchaeological Museums of Metaponto and Poli-coro, Antiquarium Tavole Palatine of Metapontofrom June 21st to October 31st

“BLIND SENSORIUMIL PARADOSSO DELL’ANTROPOCENE”

curated by Armin Linke

ex Scuola media A. Voltafrom September 6th to January 6th 2020

The full list of events for 2019 is available on the websitewww.matera-basilicata2019.it

“SOGNO DI UNA NOTTE... A QUEL PAESE”

This is an anthropological-theatrical-eth-nic-musical-enogastronomic journey, which allows visitors to learn about the cultural traditions, the natural beauties and the typi-calities of Colobraro and Lucania. A way to ward off “Curses and Misfortunes “, in a landscape of absolute charm. On arrival you will be provided with an amulet to grant safe passage through the historical centre and to keep as a lucky charm.

WHERE: Colobraro (MT)WHEN: every Friday and Tuesday in August

“I QUADRI PLASTICI”

The “Quadri Plastici” are living representa-tions of works of art which date back to the 1920s. Approximately 70 models reproduce the physical position and the facial expression of a masterpiece; figurative art or a histori-cal, sacred or mythological scene. Multiple experts and professionals work on the props, the costumes and the make-up so that when the curtain goes up every detail is identical to the original piece of art but with that little something extra since you won’t be looking at a canvas, but at a living, brea-thing masterpiece!

WHERE: Avigliano (PZ)WHEN: August

“IL PRESEPE VIVENTE NEI SASSI”

In the beautiful scenery of the Sassi, the li-ving nativity scene of Matera allows you to become part of the nativity itself. Every visitor will have the possibility to become a protagonist by dressing up and transforming himself from being a simple spectator into a soldier, a shepherd, a com-moner, a blacksmith, or a priest of the tem-ple. Experience the unique magical emotions of the birth of Jesus Christ.

WHERE: MateraWHEN: December / January

“NOTTE DELLA TARANTA”

Taranta Night is one of the biggest festivals in Italy and it is one of the most significant demonstrations of popular culture in Euro-pe. It takes place Salento and in particular it is dedicated to the rediscovery and valori-sation of traditional Salentina music and its fusion with other musical languages from world music to jazz, to symphony music. Born in 1998 as an initiative of the United Municipalities of Grecìa Salentina and the “Diego Carpitella” institute, over the last 15 years the festival has grown enormously in size, popularity and cultural prestige.

WHERE: Lecce and Grecìa SalentinaWHEN: 25th August

THE FESTIVAL OF SAN NICOLA

The festivities for San Nicola on the 6th De-cember (for the religious traditions) and on the 9th May (for the transfer of the remains from Mira, in Turkey to Bari) represent im-portant moments of faith and piety for the thousands of pilgrims from all over Apulia and southern Italy, as well as orthodox wor-shippers who come predominantly from Russia to celebrate San Nicola, the most powerful intercessor with God.

WHERE: BariWHEN: 6th December; 9th May

CARNEVAL OF PUTIGNANO

The carneval of Putignano goes back to 1394 when the Apulian coastline was prey for Saracen raids. During the first half of the 1900s the local craftsmen started contribu-ting to the Carneval of Putignano putting art, passion and skill into play for the festi-vities. Over time the small floats laden with puppets made of straw and rags have had to make room for story-telling floats built in iron and coated in paper mâché.

WHERE: PutignanoWHEN: January-February

FOCARA OF NOVOLI

La Focara is a dialectal term in Salento mea-ning a bonfire.The bonfire of Novoli is the largest of all and it is built for the celebrations in honour of the patron saint Sant’Antonio Abate. On the 16th January the bonfire is lit with a fireword di-splay that lights up the town even by day. The event is renowned throughout Apulia and attracts thousands from all over southern Italy. It was also reported on by National Geo-graphic. Every year the bonfire builders amu-se themselves by changing the shape of the “focara” sometimes extraordinarily leaving a hole in the middle.

WHERE: Novoli (LE)WHEN: 17 gennaio

“THE MYSTERIES” OF TARANTO

The rituals of the Holy Week in Taranto start in the city on Palm Sunday. These sacred tra-ditions go back to the age of Spanish domi-nation. They were introduced to the city by a Tarantino aristocrat Don Diego Calò, who had the statues of Jesus’ body and the Addolora-ta Madonna made in 1703. In 1765 another aristocrat Francesco Antonio Calò, heir and guardian of the Mysteries of Good Friday procession, donated the two statues to the Confraternity of Carmine. They became part of this procession on Good Friday 4th April 1765 conferring the honour and costs of or-ganising and continuing the tradition that had been started around a century earlier.

WHERE: TarantoWHEN: March/April

FEDERICUS

Federicus is enchanting: a city goes to sle-ep in the 21st century and wakes up in Me-dieval times. The event Federicus is a great Medieval festival now at its 8th edition in honour of the Emperor Frederick II of Sve-via, everyone dresses up and the old town of Altamura is transformed for 4 intense and colourful days. The experience, the commit-ment of the volunteers and the draw it has created for visitors and the media alike has meant the festival has grown to become one of the most important cultural events, nationally and internationally.

WHERE: Altamura (BA)WHEN: End of April

“BACCO DELLE GNOSTRE”

Over time, this event has grown from being a small food festival to being one of the most eagerly awaited enogastronomic fixtures in the Apulia calendar. Bacco delle Gnostre – new wine and roasted chestnuts warm the autumn air with wholesome flavours and popular festivities in Noci, in the province of Bari, to the sound of music, street artists and other cultural initiatives.Le Gnostre are little courtyards in the old town that are shared betweeen households making them an ideal place to socialise and make merry. The event is organised by the Parco Letterario Formiche di Puglia and has an ancient flavour and magical atmosphere.

WHERE: Noci (BA)WHEN: 10th/11th November

CARPINO FOLK FESTIVAL

Italian popular music is still alive and kicking at the Carpino Folk Festival. This is obvious from its growing popularity in Europe and the palpable satisfaction of those who take part on the stage or in the audience, all come together in the spirit that revives tradition, passion and territorial identity.Every year in the month of August Carpino turns itself into a city-stage and the Gargano welcomes thousands of traditional music-lo-vers of all ages. It is a real festival and takes place in the Piazza del Popolo, the beating heart of outdoor events and concerts.

WHERE: Carpino (FG)WHEN: August

FESTIVAL OF VALLE D’ITRIA

The Festival of Valle d’Itria is an international fixture for lovers of lyrical and symphonical music. It takes place every year amidst the scenery of Baroque Martina Franca, one of the most beautiful cities in Apulia. Renewing itself without ever losing its tradi-tion, the festival researches and re-establi-shes unedited versions and titles and its spirit animates the festival, a characteristic that is very much admired by the fans of Belcanto Italiano. The Festival of Valle d’Itria takes pla-ce in the splendid Palazzo Ducale di Martina Franca, while cloisters, churches and old mas-serie of the Valle D’Itria also open up their doors for the occasion.

WHERE: Martina Franca (TA)WHEN: luglio-agosto

“IL LIBRO POSSIBILE”

The magical old town of Polignano a Mare comes to life with culture for the Festival “Il libro possibile” which hosts meetings and events that are considered to be amongst the most important cultural events in the South.It’s represents a chance to meet renowned national and international authors, editors and critics but also journalists, politicians and intellectuals that like to come face to face with their readers on topics of current affairs. From politics to philosophy, from sport to cu-isine, there is room for all kinds of literature. The guests at the Festival are literally sur-rounded by an audience that is bigger and more loyal every year in order to debate, exchange ideas and to reflect.

WHERE: Polignano a Mare (BA)WHEN: dal 4 al 7 luglio

LOCUS FESTIVAL

Ever since 2005 in Locorotondo, in the magi-cal corner of Apulia called the Valle d’Itria, the Locus festival has distinguished itself in Italy for its perfect balance of quality and popula-rity of its events, becoming one of the most up-to-date music festivals in the country.A solid fan-base of loyal followers knows that at the Locus festival there is always so-mething new and interesting to discover. Often over the years we have invited artists just before they have made it big in the me-dia (Aloe Blacc, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Luca Sapio, Raphael Gualazzi, Robert Glasper, Laura Mvu-la, Jacob Collier…) without detracting from quality pop guests at Locus (Battiato, Malika Ayane, Sergio Cammariere, Nina Zilli, Negra-maro, Niccolò Fabi…).

WHERE: Locorotondo WHEN: July and August

FESTIVAL CASTEL DEI MONDI

The key words for the Festival: multidisciplinary aspect meaning “a cross-section of the arts”; innovation to encou-rage connection via new technologies and languages of the contemporary; internatio-nalisation to learn best practices from other productive realities; participation/accessibi-lity: The accessibility to the Festival and in general to cultural and artistic use and parti-cipation is a fundamental point and an ideal that the Festival holds dear for the artists and the spectators.

WHERE: Andria (BAT)WHEN: from 21st to 30th September

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1. LEGISLATIVE SOURCESThe sale of tourist packages having as object services to provide in Italy or abroad, is governed – until its abroga-tion – art. 3 of the Legislative Decree no. 79 of May 23, 2011 (the “Tourism Code”) – by Law 27/12/1977 no.1084 for ratification and execution of the International Con-vention on travel contracts (CCV), signed in Brussels on 23.4.1970 – as applicable – as well as by the Italian Tourism Code (articles 32-51) and its subsequent amend-ments.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.The organiser and the intermediary of the tourist packa-ges, to whom the customer applies, must be enabled to perform their tasks in accordance with the applicable ad-ministrative regulations, including regional regulations. According to the art. 18, VI paragraph, of the Italian Tou-rism Code, the use in company name of the words “tra-vel agency”, tourism agency”, “tour operator”, “travel mediator” or other similar words and phrases, in foreign language too, is allowed only to licensed companies re-ferred to the 1st paragraph.

3. DEFINITIONSFor purposes of this contract, the following terms shall have the following meanings:1. a) Travel organiser: someone who undertakes, in their own name and with a flat-rate payment, to supply third parties with tourist packages, combining the elements referred to in art.4, or offering to customers, even by means of a remote communication system, the possibi-lity to independently carry out and purchase that com-bination;2. b) Seller: someone who, even non-professionally and non-profit, sells or undertakes to supply tourist packa-ges created in accordance with art.4, with a flat-rate payment;3. c) Tourist: the purchaser, the assignee of a tourist package or any other person even to be named, provided that this person satisfies all the conditions required for the use of the service, on whose behalf the main contrac-tor undertakes to purchase a tourist package without re-muneration.

4. DEFINITION OF TOURIST PACKAGEThe definition of tourist package is the following:“ The tourist packages include trips, holidays and “all inclusive” packages, tourist cruises, resulting from the combination, by anyone and in anyway realized, of at least two of the following elements, sold or offered as a flat rate price: 1. a) transportation; b) accommodation; c) additional tourism services not included in the transportation or accommodation costs, according to the art.36, that constitute a significant part of the “tourist package” to guarantee the satisfaction of the tourist’s recreational needs (art.34 of the Italian Tourism Code).The Tourist has the right to receive the copy of the sa-les contract of the tourist package (according to art.35 of the Italian Tourism Code). The contract is entitled to access to the National Guarantee Fund referred to the subsequent art.21. 5. INFORMATION TO TOURIST – TECHNICAL DATA SHEETThe organiser is obliged to arrange a technical data sheet in the catalogue or in the programme out of the catalogue, even in electronic format or by electronic transmission. The elements required to be included in the technical data sheet of the catalogue or of the pro-gramme out of the catalogue are:-details of the administrative authorization or, as appli-cable, the Commencement Notice or Certified notice of construction works commencement of the organiser;– details of public liability insurance policy;– validity period of the catalogue or the programme out of the catalogue;– terms and conditions for replacement of the traveller (Art. 39 of the Tourism Code.);– parameters and criteria for adjustment of the travel price (Art. 40 of the Tourism Code.).The organiser shall also include any additional condi-tions in the technical data sheet, as well as the identity of the carrier, according to art.11 of (EC) Regulation no. 2111/2005, and regarding its possible inclusion in the so-called “black list” as per the same Regulation.

6. RESERVATIONSThe reservation proposal must be drafted on specific

contract forms, including the electronic form, filled in each part and signed by the tourist, who will receive a copy of it. The acceptance of the reservations is consi-dered completed, with consequent closure of contract, only when the organiser sends relative confirmation, even by means of a telematics system, to the tourist through the intermediary travel agency.Before the departure, the organiser will provide indica-tions related to the tourist package, not contained in the contractual documents, in the brochures or in any other means of written communication, as set forth in the art. 37, paragraph 2 of the Tourism Code.According to art. 32, paragraph 2 of the Tourism Code, in case of distance contracts or outside the commercial premises (as defined in the articles 50 and 45 of the Legi-slative Decree 206/2005), the organiser reserve its right to communicate in writing form the non-existence of the right of withdrawal pursuant to articles 64 et seq. Legi-slative Decree 206/2005.

7. PAYMENTSThe deposit amounts to 25% of the total amount of the tourist package, to be paid at the time of booking or at the time of the binding request and the date in which the payment must be effected, before the departure, are included in the catalogue, brochure or in any other documents.

8. PRICEThe price of the tourist package is determined with reference to what is stated in the catalogue or in the programme out of the catalogue and in other possible updating of the same catalogues or programmes out of the catalogue subsequently added. The price may vary up to 20 days before the departure and only due to the variations of:– transportation costs, including fuel prices;– rights and taxes on some typologies of tourist services, such as landing fees, embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports;– exchange rates applied to the tourist package in que-stion.For these variations, reference should be made to the changes in exchange rates and the costs mentioned abo-ve at the time of programme’s issue as reported in the catalogue technical sheet, or at the date shown in the eventual updating mentioned above.Fluctuations will weigh upon the tourist package flat rate price in the percentage clearly indicated in the ca-talogue technical data sheet or in the programme out of the catalogue.

9. MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION OF THE ORGANI-ZED TOURIST PACKAGE BEFORE DEPARTUREBefore the departure, the organiser or travel agency that needs to modify significantly one or more elemen-ts of the contract will immediately notify the tourist in written form indicating the type of change and the con-sequent price variation.If tourist does not accept the proposal change referred to in the previous paragraph, s/he may alternatively exercise the right to reacquire the amount already paid or to enjoy the offer of an alternative tourist package in accordance with the paragraphs 2° and 3° of the article 10.The tourist may exercise any of the rights listed above also when the cancellation depends on the failure to achieve the minimum number of participants, as indi-cated in the Catalogue or in the Programme out of the catalogue or in case of cancellations caused by force majeure and unforeseeable circumstance, related to the purchased tourist package.In case of cancellations not due to the circumstances beyond the organiser’s control, fortuitous cases, failure to achieve the minimum number of participants, or in case the tourist does not accept an alternative tourist package, the organiser, responsible for the cancellation (art. 33 lett. and Cod. Cons.), will refund tourist of twice the sum s/he had paid and the organiser received, throu-gh the travel agent. The refunded sum will never exceed twice the amount already paid by the client in accordan-ce with article 10, 4th paragraph, in case the client is re-sponsible for the withdrawal.

10. TOURIST’S WITHDRAWALThe tourist may withdraw from the contract, without paying penalties, in the following cases:– price increase (see art. 8) of more than 10%;– significant modification of one or more elements of the

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contract objectively defined as fundamental for the use of the whole tourist package and suggested by the orga-niser after the closure of the same contract, but before the departure and rejected by the tourist.In the cases listed above, the tourist has alternatively the right to:– make use of an alternative tourist package, without additional costs or with the refund of the excess sum, in case the sum of the second tourist package is less than the first one;– the refund of the fees already paid that must be exe-cuted within 7 business days of receipt of the refund request.The tourist must notify his/her decision (accepting or rejecting the above-mentioned change) no later than two business days from the moment s/he received the notice of price increase or change in the terms of con-tract. In the absence of such notification within such pe-riod, the proposal made by the organiser is considered accepted.Al turista che receda dal contratto prima della partenza al di fuori delle ipotesi elencate al primo comma, o nel caso previsto dall’art. 7, comma 2, saranno addebitati – indipendentemente dal pagamento dell’acconto di cui all’art. 7 comma 1 – il costo individuale di gestione pra-tica, la penale nella misura indicata nella scheda tecnica del Catalogo o Programma fuori catalogo o viaggio su misura, l’eventuale corrispettivo di coperture assicura-tive già richieste al momento della conclusione del con-tratto o per altri servizi già resi.If the tourist withdraws from the contract before the departure and is not entitled to what listed in the first paragraph, or in the case provided by art. 7, paragraph 2, the cost of the procedure, any insurance requested at the time of the closure of the contract or other services already rendered, as well as the penalty in the amount indicated in the technical data sheet of the catalogue or the programme out of the catalogue or tailor-made tra-vels, will be charged.In the case of organized groups, such payments will be agreed from time to time when the contract is signed.

11. MODIFICATION AFTER DEPARTUREIf the organiser is not able, after the departure, to ren-der an essential part of the services mentioned in the contract for whatever reason, excluding a problem of the tourist, will arrange alternative solutions, without additional costs at the expense of the contractor. Alter-natively, the organiser will have to refund the tourist the difference between the services originally planned and the services rendered, unless damages.If it is not possible to make such arrangements, or the so-lution offered by the organiser is refused by the tourist for proven and justified reasons, the organiser will provi-de the tourist, without additional charge, with a means of transport equivalent to that originally planned for the return to the starting point or to any other agreed place, consistent with the availability of means and places, and reimburse the difference between the cost of the plan-ned services and the cost of the services rendered up to the time of anticipated return

12. SUBSTITUTIONSThe tourist who withdraws from the contract may repla-ce himself/herself with a third person if:1. a) the transferor communicates in writing to the orga-niser or intermediary, no later than four working days be-fore departure, to be in the inability to take advantage of the package and notifies the transferee’s personal details;2. b) the transferee meets all the conditions for the use of the service (ex art. 39 of the Tourism Code) and in par-ticular, the requirements related to the passport, visas, health certificates;3. c) the same services or other substitute services can be provided following the substitution;4. d) The transferee refunds to organiser all the extra costs incurred to proceed with the substitution, as quan-tified before the cession.The transferor and the transferee are jointly and seve-rally liable for payment of the balance, as well as of any additional expenses resulting from the assignment, spe-cified in the letter d) of this article.Further modalities and substitutions terms and condi-tions are mentioned in the technical data sheet.

13. TOURIST’S OBLIGATIONSDuring the negotiations and, in any case, before the clo-sure of the contract, Italian citizens are provided with

written general information – updated to the date of printing of the catalogue and related to the health obli-gations and the documentation required to travel abro-ad. Foreign citizens will collect the corresponding infor-mation through their diplomatic missions in Italy and/or their official government information channels.In any case, before the departure, the tourists will verify that this information is updated through the competent authorities (for the Italian citizens the local police head-quarters or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.viaggia-resicuri.it or the helpline phone number 06.491115) and they will put the information into practice before depar-ture. In the absence of such verification, no liability for the failure departure of one or more tourists can be attributed to the organiser or intermediary. The tourists will have to inform the organiser or intermediary of their citizenship and, upon departure, must definitively be sure to have the certificates of vaccination, the individual passport and any other type of document valid for all the Countries involved in the itinerary, as well as travel visas, transit visas and he-alth certificates, which may be required.In addition, in order to assess the health and security of the countries of destination and, therefore, the objecti-ve usability of the services purchased or to be purchased, the tourist will retrieve, making use of the above infor-mation, the official general information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that expressly indicates if the destina-tions are or are not subject to formal discourage.The tourists will also have to follow the rules of pruden-ce and diligence and those specifications in force in the countries of destination of the trip, all the information provided by the organiser or intermediary, as well as regulations, administrative or legislative provisions rela-ting to the tourist package.The tourists will be liable for all damages that the orga-niser and/or the intermediary may suffer, also because of the failure to comply with the above-mentioned obli-gations, including the costs necessary for their return.The tourist must provide the organiser with all the do-cuments, information and evidence in her/his possession relevant to the exercise the right of subrogation of the organiser against third parties who are responsible for damage. The tourist is responsible towards the organiser for prejudice to the right of subrogation.The tourist will also communicate in writing to the or-ganiser or the intermediary, at the time of booking, the special personal requests that may be the subject of spe-cific agreements on the travel arrangements, provided that it is possible to implement them.The tourist is obliged to inform the organiser or interme-diary of any needs or special conditions (pregnancy, food allergies, disabilities, etc.….) and to explicitly specify the request for personalized services.

14. HOTEL CLASSIFICATIONThe official classification of the hotels facility is provided in the catalogue or in other information material only by the express and formal request of the competent autho-rities of the Country also members of the EU where the service is provided. If there are no official classifications recognized by the competent authorities of the coun-tries, also EU member countries, where the service is provided, the organiser reserves the right to provide its own description of the accommodation, so to allow the tourist to evaluate and subsequently accept it.

15. LIABILITY REGULATIONThe organiser is responsible for damages caused to the tourist because of the total or partial failure to render the services due according to the contract, both if these are provided personally by the organiser and if they are provided by third parties, unless it can be proven that, the event was caused by customer (including actions ta-ken by the customer during the execution of the tourist services) or by a third party in an unpredictable or una-voidable way, by circumstances extraneous to the sup-ply of services under the contract, by accident, by force majeure, or by circumstances that the organiser could not reasonably foresee or solve with professional dili-gence. The intermediary from whom the tourist package was reserved is not liable under any circumstances for the obligations arising from the travel organization, but only for the obligations arising from his/her role as inter-mediary and, in any case, in accordance with the rules in force concerning this liability, except for the exemption provided for in art. 46 of the Tourism Code.

16. COMPENSATION LIMITSThe compensation stipulated in the articles 44, 45 and 47 of the Tourism Code and related provision terms,, are regulated by that regulation and, however, within the limits set by the C.C.V (travel agreements), by the Inter-national Conventions that regulate the services part of the tourist package as well as by articles 1783 and 1784 of the Civil Code.

17. MANDATORY ASSISTANCEThe organiser must provide the tourist with the assi-

The application of these clauses does not determine the configuration of the related services as a tourist packa-ge. Therefore, the terminology of the mentioned clauses relating to the tourist package contract (organiser, tra-vel, etc…) must be understood with reference to the cor-responding actors of the contract of sale of single tourist services (vendor, stay, etc.…).

PRIVACY INFORMATION

Pursuant to Article 13 ss., EU Regulation no. 2016/679 (GDPR) we inform you that the processing of personal data, including sensitive data, is carried out for the pur-pose of sending information material concerning the products and services provided, including accounting and tax requirements, as well as for the purpose of infor-ming, promoting and publicising products and services also by e-mail.Data will be processed at Datacontact s.r.l. - Via Lazaz-zera 1 - 75100 - Matera, with the use of computerized procedures, in the ways and within the limits necessary to pursue the aforementioned purposes.The data may be communicated, if necessary, to third parties in general, including suppliers and / or collabo-rators and / or companies controlled by it and / or con-nected to it for the purposes described above, and their treatment will be based on principles of correctness, lawfulness and transparency.Personal data may be known by the employees and colla-borators of the data controller in their capacity as super-visors or data processors.The provision of such data is optional, but their failure to provide said data will not allow us to keep them updated on the actions of the data controller.Personal data may not be transmitted to third party countries.

Personal data will be kept for the time necessary to fulfil the purposes described above.It is possible to revoke consent at any time without prejudice to the lawfulness of the treatment based on the consent being given prior to the revocation, as well as submitting a complaint to the Supervisory Authority.Personal data is not the subject of an automated deci-sion-making process.The interested parties are granted the rights referred to in articles 15 ss. of the EU Regulation, no. 2016/679 and in particular to ask the data controller to access personal data and to rectify or cancel them or limit the processing or portability of data concerning them or to oppose their processing by addressing requests to Datacontact (Pri-vacy Office) - Via Lazazzera 1 - 75100 Matera – Email: [email protected]; the updated list of data processors is available on the website www.datacontact.it/privacy.The owner’s company has a data protection officer (DPO). The DPO is available for any information concer-ning the processing of personal data of Datacontact s.r.l. including the list of data processors.You can contact the DPO by writing to: [email protected]

DATA SHEET1. Tourlink technical organization - Tourism Services and Technologies by Datacontact Srl - Via Lazazzera, 1 - 75100 MateraVAT number 010370607772. Regional Authorisation no. 4935 of 05/12/20163. RC insurance policy no. 106253113 stipulated with Groupama Assicurazioni S.p.A. in compliance with the provisions of articles 44 and 45 of the Code Tur.4. The terms and conditions for substitution are gover-ned by Article 11.

Data ContentWe inform you that the personal data provided to us are as follows: business name or name, legal form, address, zip code, municipality, province, telephone, fax, registe-red office, VAT number, social security number.Compulsory obligation in accordance with articles 17 of the Law n. 38/2006. The Italian law punishes crimes relating to child prostitution and pornography with imprisonment, even if such crimes are committed abroad.The respect for the rights of children knows no boundaries.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET1. Technical Organization: Tourlink – Servizi e Tecnologie del Turismo by Datacontact Srl - Via Lazazzera, 1 – 75100 Matera – Italy VAT N. IT010370607772. Regional authorization: regionale scia n. 4935 of 05/12/20163. RC insurance policy 106253113 stipulated with Grou-pama Assicurazioni S.p.A. in compliance with the provi-sions of articles 44 and 45 of the Tourism Code.4. Guarantee found, policy N.IT/EVO/MGA/FFI/2019/00483- Secure booking - Evolution Insurance Company Limited 5. The terms and conditions for substitution are gover-ned by Article 11.

stance measures required by the professional diligence, exclusively with reference to the obligations s/he is re-sponsible for legal or contractual disposition.The organiser and the intermediary are exempted from their responsibilities (articles 15 and 16 of these General Term and Conditions) if the failure or improper perfor-mance of the contract is due to the tourist or depends on a third party and is unforeseeable or unavoidable or is caused by accident or force majeure.

18. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTSAny failure in the execution of the contract must be con-tested by the tourist during the use of the tourist packa-ge by timely submitting a complaint, so that the organi-ser, his/her local representative or guide can remedy the situation promptly Failure to present the claim can be evaluated for the purposes of art. 1227 of the Civil Code.The tourist shall also complaint – under penalty of inva-lidation – by sending a registered letter with return re-ceipt, or other means that provide proof of the receipt, to the organiser or intermediary, within and no later than ten working days from the date of return to the place of departure.

19. INSURANCE AGAINST THE CANCELLATION AND RE-PATRIATION COSTSIf not expressly included in the price, it is possible, or rather recommended, to stipulate, at the time of reser-vation, at the offices of the organiser and vendor, spe-cial insurance policies against the costs deriving from the cancellation of the tourist package, from possible accidents and events related to the luggages. It will be also possible to stipulate a service contract that covers the repatriation expenses in case of accidents, illness, unforeseeable circumstances and/or force majeure. The tourist will exercise the rights arising from these contracts exclusively towards the contractor Insurance Companies, at the conditions and modalities provided by these policies.

20. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONPursuant to and in accordance with art. 67 of Tourism Code, the organiser may propose tourist – on the catalo-gue, on its own website or in other ways – an alternative solution to the arising disputes. In this case, the organi-ser will indicate the type of the alternative solution and the impact that this acceptance involves.

21. GUARANTEE FUND (art. 51 of Tourism Code.)The National Guarantee Fund established to protect tourists who signed a travel contract, shall provide the following needs in case of insolvency or bankruptcy de-clared by the organiser or intermediary:1. a) refund of the amount paid; 2. b) repatriation in case of travels abroad.The Fund shall also provide immediate financial resour-ces in case of forced return of tourists from non-Europe-an Countries on occasion of emergencies attributable or not to the conduct of the organiser.The methods of intervention of the Fund are established with the Prime Ministerial Decree dated 23/07/99 n. 349. Claims for refund to the Fund are not subject to any expiration but the right to reimbursement is subject to a limitation period.The organiser and intermediary shall contribute to such Fund to the extent set forth in paragraph 3 of the abo-ve-mentioned art. 51 of the Tourism Code, through the payment of the compulsory insurance premium to be stipulated, a share of which is deposited in the Fund with the methods stated in the art. 6 of the Ministerial Decree 349/99. ADDENDUMGENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE OF SINGLE TOURIST SERVICES

A) LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONSThe contracts having as object only the offer of the transportation and accommodation service or any other separate tourist service that cannot be considered as a travel organization or tourist package, are regulated by the following provisions of the Convention on Travel Contracts (CCV): art. 1, n. 3 and n. 6; articles from 17 to 23; articles from 24 to 31 (only the parts that do not relate to the organization contract) as well as by other agreements specifically concerning the sale of a single service which is the subject of the contract. The seller who must provide third parties, even electronically, with a disaggregated tourist service is required to issue to the tourist the documents relating to this service that indicate the amount paid for the service and cannot be considered, in any way, travel organiser.

B) TERMS AND CONDITIONSThe clauses of these general conditions of sale of tou-rist packages can also be applied to the contracts of sale of single tourist services: art. 6 paragraph 1; art. 7 para-graph 2; art. 13; art.18.

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