Incredible Irpinia, land of Roman monuments, Norman towers, Longobard castles, churches, witches ….. and food and wine excellences
A journey to discover Irpinia, a lively territory rich in art and architecture treasures, scattered with centuries-old manor houses, places of profound religiousness, oasis of unspoiled nature. Irpinia is permeated with popular legends (witches), culture and culinary traditions that are found in itineraries of taste, full of fragrances and aromas, sparkling and genuine. The daily tour turns to the discovery of Benevento and Casalbore.
9:00 am
Meeting at the pre-arranged point (transport terminal) Piazza Garibaldi with all the participants and transfer by accessible minivan/bus to Benevento.
10:30 am
Arrival to the city of Benevento, nestled between the rivers Sabato and Calore in the Apennine hinterland of Campania; it is a real treasure trove of history, traditions and culture. The excursion turns to the discovery of the majestic stronghold that in 571 was conquered by the Longobards, which, having understood the strategic importance of its geographical position, made it the capital before the Duchy and then, in the VIII century, of the Lombard principality. As evidence of this phase, the church of S. Sofia remains, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. With the fall of the Lombards the city will be governed for eight centuries by Rectors of the Papal State. The itinerary will accompany the visitor to discover this extraordinary “open-air museum” of 14 centuries of history through the visit of the main buildings that since Roman times were the scene of these historical events, without neglecting the rich food and wine tradition of which boasts the Samnite city, famous for its products such as the liqueur Strega, nougat or wine.
Approximately 13:00 pm
Arrival in Casalbore known as “the village of fifty springs” with a historical center of medieval imprint
13.30 pm Lunch at the farmhouse
Approximately 14 pm bus walk to the village of Casalbore: visit the streets of the old town (historical centre), where we can admire the access doors to the castellated area, the exterior of the Norman Tower, historical and architectural element, symbol of Casalbore that probably marked the birth of the ancient village. Next to the Tower in the rooms of the Castle there is the “Museo dei Castelli”, an exhibition dedicated to the centuries-old stone giants that inhabit Irpinia.
Approximate 17.30 pm
Arrival at the Transport Terminal or meeting point. End of our touristic services
Escursione alla scoperta dell’Irpinia, territorio vivo e ricco di tesori d’arte e d’architettura, disseminato da manieri secolari, luoghi di profonda religiosità, oasi di natura incontaminata.
Absolutely brilliant company to enjoy a tour with. We’ve just returned from Italy and had a fantastic tour with disabled transport, tour guide and driver for a day at Vesuvius and Pompeii, with lunch organised in between. Every bit of the day was so well organised and the communication beforehand from the ‘office lady’ Ileana was superb! We even managed a trip to the top of Vesuvius for a wheelchair user – totally unexpected! Our driver, Vito, and tour guide Guiliana were totally brilliant. Thoroughly recommend! Lisa, UK.
27 ottobre 2019 facebbok
Orietta Yz Ianiri who participated in our tour “Let’s LOVE Naples” …… “Good morning, I take this opportunity to thank you and Ileana for the excellent welcome in your wonderful city. The attention you put into managing disabled people with a wheelchair makes you special people. My esteem and my thanks also go to Miriam and Maddalena: two very prepared guides but above all careful to grasp our every need. I already miss their smiles. Finally, a special thanks to Vito, very helpful and kind, very good at unraveling the streets and traffic of Naples. With his easygoing Gascon air he made our stay more pleasant and enjoyable. The staff at the hotel and the restaurants where we have been has always proved to be an excellent mix of professionalism and courtesy. ”🙂
