Territory
Thanks to its strategic position, the Village Club Giardini d'Oriente is the perfect starting point to discover Basilicata and to make exciting excursions in the Lucanian and Apulian territory.
A memorable journey along the ancient streets of Magna Grecia
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Matera
Acknowledged in 1993 "UNESCO World Heritage Site", for the uniqueness of the Sassi, ancient districts whose houses have been carved into the rock, Matera was named European Capital of Culture 2019. The visit of the city also includes some of the sites used by the American director Mel Gibson during the filming of "The Passion of Christ". You can appreciate and taste the typical local products..
Sassi di Matera by night
The departure from the Village in the late afternoon, a visit of the city by night and a buffet dinner in a typical restaurant in the historic center.
A memorable journey along the ancient streets of Magna Grecia
awaits you.
Discover everything you can visit!
Matera
Acknowledged in 1993 "UNESCO World Heritage Site", for the uniqueness of the Sassi, ancient districts whose houses have been carved into the rock, Matera was named European Capital of Culture 2019. The visit of the city also includes some of the sites used by the American director Mel Gibson during the filming of "The Passion of Christ". You can appreciate and taste the typical local products..
Sassi di Matera by night
The departure from the Village in the late afternoon, a visit of the city by night and a buffet dinner in a typical restaurant in the historic center.
Policoro/Anglona/Tursi
The trip starts with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of the Siritide of Policoro; then continues to the Sanctuary of S. Maria di Anglona, one of the most famous medieval monuments of the region. Finally, visit of Tursi and the ancient Arab quarter, the Rabatana, with tasting of typical Lucanian products.
Martina Franca/Alberobello
The excursion includes a walk in the pretty town of Martina Franca, with a visit to the historical centre. Continuation to Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Metaponto Testimonies
of the prosperity of the ancient polis of Metapontum are still visible in the archaeological areas of Metaponto. On a hill you can admire the Tavole Palatine, the name traditionally used to indicate the remains of the suburban temple dedicated to Hera.
The trip starts with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of the Siritide of Policoro; then continues to the Sanctuary of S. Maria di Anglona, one of the most famous medieval monuments of the region. Finally, visit of Tursi and the ancient Arab quarter, the Rabatana, with tasting of typical Lucanian products.
Martina Franca/Alberobello
The excursion includes a walk in the pretty town of Martina Franca, with a visit to the historical centre. Continuation to Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Metaponto Testimonies
of the prosperity of the ancient polis of Metapontum are still visible in the archaeological areas of Metaponto. On a hill you can admire the Tavole Palatine, the name traditionally used to indicate the remains of the suburban temple dedicated to Hera.
Grancia Historical Park
The Grancia Historical Park, more than 50 hectares wide, is located between woods and mountains and here the biggest multimedia show in Italy is on stage: "La storia bandita", a show about the history of Lucanian banditry.
It is also possible to visit little known but magical places like Rocca Imperiale, the first Calabrian village after Marina di Nova Siri, Valsinni and Craco, the "ghost town", where most of the film "The Passion of Christ" was filmed.
Also not to be missed is Bernalda, where, within an 80 hectare farm, a golf course has been created that has not affected the original appearance of the place: 18 holes that develop among citrus groves, vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation.
The Pollino Natural Park, the Gallipoli Cognato Park and the Piccole Dolomiti Lucane are also worth a visit, as are the nearby Puglia and its major naturalistic points of interest, such as the Castellana Caves.
For all excursions you can request a takeaway lunch-box.
The Grancia Historical Park, more than 50 hectares wide, is located between woods and mountains and here the biggest multimedia show in Italy is on stage: "La storia bandita", a show about the history of Lucanian banditry.
It is also possible to visit little known but magical places like Rocca Imperiale, the first Calabrian village after Marina di Nova Siri, Valsinni and Craco, the "ghost town", where most of the film "The Passion of Christ" was filmed.
Also not to be missed is Bernalda, where, within an 80 hectare farm, a golf course has been created that has not affected the original appearance of the place: 18 holes that develop among citrus groves, vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation.
The Pollino Natural Park, the Gallipoli Cognato Park and the Piccole Dolomiti Lucane are also worth a visit, as are the nearby Puglia and its major naturalistic points of interest, such as the Castellana Caves.
For all excursions you can request a takeaway lunch-box.
Sport and nature
For sports lovers, you can practice various activities outside the Village including:
For sports lovers, you can practice various activities outside the Village including:
- Rafting through the picturesque gorges of the Lao River;
- Horseback riding at the Donna Lucia equestrian center in Nova Siri;
- Golf at the 18-hole course in Metaponto;
- Water games at the Metaponto water park;
- Skeet shooting at the Rotondella airfield;
- Parafly in the sea area of Nova Siri;
- Diving center in Amendolara;
- Adventure park near the Lucanian Dolomites;
- Excursion to the WWF Policoro oasis;
- Angel flight to Pietrapertosa;
- Flight of the eagle near San Costantino Albanese.
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Villaggio Giardini D'Oriente
Via Luci del Varietà
75020 - Nova Siri(Mt)
Via Luci del Varietà
75020 - Nova Siri(Mt)