Castelmezzano & Pietrapertosa Tour

On our tour of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, we will explore beautiful villages in the Lucanian Dolomites with stunning mountain scenery.

Castelmezzano & Pietrapertosa Private Tour

At your designated time, we will meet in Piazza Emilio Caizzo in Castelmezzano. From there, you will follow the guide's vehicle through the villages of the Lucanian Dolomites, enjoying views of the mountains.

The private tour will commence in the medieval streets of Castelmezzano, where we will walk up and down steep stairs to observe the unique sandstone-roofed houses built on a rocky basin.

Next, we will proceed to Pietrapertosa, where we will visit the Church of San Giacomo Maggiore, decorated with 17th and 18th-century frescoes and works by local artists such as Pietro Antonio Ferro.

In Pietrapertosa, we will also see the remains of the Arabata, an ancient Arab settlement maintaining its Saracen name.

The tour includes a visit to Pietrapertosa Castle, a Roman fortress significant during the Norman period in the 9th century, situated atop a large rock in the Basento Valley. Here, we will enjoy views of the Lucanian Dolomites. Afterward, you will have 2 hours of free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

We will return to the meeting point and conclude the tour 6 to 8 hours after starting.