Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" Mediterranean Tours & Trips

Amalfi coast tour: positano, amalfi, ravello

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Join this tour to explore the famous Amalfi Coast and visit its charming surroundings. A coastline of indescribable beauty, this region of Italy features Ravello with its elegant buildings, and pastel-colored Positano, one of the most beautiful villages in the world. Start with a stop in the charming town of Sorrento, which features fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Make a photo stop and admire the sea village Positano from the top of a hill, before continuing with a visit to the historical town of Amalfi. Experience southern Italy - its romance, fashion, and laid-back lifestyle. A land of beauty, passion, and myths that inspires poets and artists from around the whole world, southern Italy awaits you.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, italian

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania

Duration1 day

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Barletta historic tour shore excursion

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Discover Barletta starting with a visit to the medieval castle of the eleventh century, founded by the Normans and expanded by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. Among the sculptures preserved in the castle, you can visit the bust of Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia limestone, dating from the thirteenth century. Next, visit a historic winery, called the "House of Poison", is the building now known as the "Winery of the Challenge". It was here that was launched the challenge to a duel from 13 italian knights vs 13 French knights, fought in the countryside of the neighboring town of Trani. After the winery, you will discover the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore of the twelfth century, the most important church in Barletta. The cathedral is divided into two parts, the front is typically Romanesque architectural style of the twelfth century, while the final part is of Gothic architectural style of the fourteenth century. The tour will end with a visit outside the palace of baroque architecture called "Della Marra" with paintings of the painter Giuseppe De Nittis and the visit of the bronze giant named Heraclius next to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, italian

Destinations

Barletta

Duration2 hours

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Alberobello's trulli: walking tour

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Alberobello guided tour will start from the Aia Piccola, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the heart of the city of the trulli. Trulli are traditional houses built entirely of stone without mortar or cement. Every year thousands of tourists can see the old city and visit the trulli with the tools of rural life in the early 1900s. The visit will take place in the historic center through a path in the narrow streets of the historic center, with a visit to the trulli and neighborhoods of Aia Piccola and Monti. You will visit the ancient church of St. Anthony, the only church in the world to the shape of trullo, opened to the public in June 1927. You'll find the inside of the Sovereign Trullo (housed in the museum) where you can see the decor typical start of the century 1900s. Declared a italian national monument in 1923, was so named because it houses the Blessed Sacrament and the relics of St. Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of the city. During the visit will visit the local craft shops with shopping and a relaxing break.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, italian

Destinations

Puglia, Alberobello

Duration2 hours

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Discover altamura: bread tour tasting

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Discover the medieval town built during the Holy Roman Empire, enter the historical center from one of the ancient gates to the town and discover the architectural beauties of the churches of St. Blaise, St. Nicholas, Greek Church and the Cathedral of Altamura, the only church built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen in the Middle Ages. The lovely walk continues through the typical squares of the old town and made to carry you smell good in the little streets of the old town in search of old wood-burning ovens where even today the cooking bread and focaccia. Bread and Focaccia's final tasting.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian

Destinations

Bari, Altamura

Duration2 hours

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Otranto: guided walking tour in Salento

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Discover Otranto in a walking tour of 2 hours. Gateway to the East , built on the sea . The city tour will take you to discover the Norman Cathedral , consecrated in 1088, a work of Count Roger I adorned later (about 1163), by Bishop Jonathas , with a mosaic floor , It has a rose window and side portal of 1481. The interior , a basilica with ship and two aisles , contains columns said to come from a temple of Minerva and a fine mosaic pavement of 1166 , with interesting representations of the months , Old Testament subjects and others . Bones and relics of the Martyrs of Otranto , who perished in the 15th-century siege surround the high altar . The church Has a crypt supported by forty-two marble columns . The same Count Roger founded a Basilian monastery Also here , Which , under Abbot Nicetas , Became a place of study , the ITS library was nearly all bought by Bessarion . After seeing the cathedral you will visit the Church of St. Peter and Castle , reinforced by Emperor Frederick II and rebuilt by Alphonso II of Naples in 1485-1498 . It has an irregular plan with five sides , with a moat running along the Entire perimeter . In origin it had a single entrance , reachable through a draw- bridge. Towers features three cylindrical ones and a bastion called Punta Diamante ( "Diamond 's Head "). The entrance sports the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian, spanish

Destinations

Otranto, Salento

Duration2 hours

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Visit lecce, the florence of the south italy

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The discovery of Lecce starts from the beginning pre-Roman and Roman, to the great period of the Baroque, a walk to the historic center that will take you to discover the wonders of Lecce, one of the most beautiful cities of southern Italy. The route starts from Porta Napoli to Piazza Duomo (Cathedral, Bell Tower, Bishop's Seminar), the baroque heart of Lecce. Continue walking to the Church of St. Irene, Sant'Oronzo square, where you can see the ruins of the Roman amphitheater, the church of San Marco and the Sedile. Walking through the streets of the old town, we will visit the Church of Santa Chiara and Roman Theatre, other important particulars of the story of Lecce. The tour ends at the Basilica of Santa Croce, a jewel of Lecce Baroque and Celestine Convent.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian, spanish

Destinations

Lecce, Salento

Duration2 hours

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Matera Sassi European Capital of Culture 2019

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The guided tour make you discover the typical Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The itinerary begins in the square Pascoli, with a wonderful view of the Sasso Caveoso and the hill called Murgia. You will pass by the Palazzo Lanfranchi, houses the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata, and the nearby church of the Carmine. The tour continues through the heart of the old buildings to the church of San Pietro Caveoso. Visit to a typical "Casa Grotta (Cave House)" excavated in the rock with furniture of rural culture to the beginning of 1900. You will pass near the cave church of Saint Lucia delle Malve, will visit some of the most important frescoes. The tour continues to the Sasso Barisano following the ancient ravine. Return to the center of town and walk around the baroque area with a visit to the most important churches in this style: St. Clare and St. Francesco di Assisi. End of the tour with the discovery of the Romanesque cathedral.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian

Destinations

Matera

Duration2 hours

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Discover Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - 2 Hour Guided Tour

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In the heart of Puglia is hidden the most important monument of the Middle Ages in Italy, a treasure of beauty and mystery to explore. Castel del Monte was built on top of a hill where you can see a good part of the Puglia Region and the cities of the coast with a beautiful landscape. Castel del Monte is certainly the most important building that has left the Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia, full of mysteries not fully revealed. At the base of its construction there is always the number 8. After many years of neglect, during which the castle was stripped of furniture and decorations of marble, has become a refuge for shepherds, brigands and political refugees. In 1876 the castle was bought and restored by the Italian state. In 1996 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage for the perfection of its shape and the harmonious union of cultural elements from northern Europe, the Islamic world and classical antiquity and because it represented the personality of its creator Frederick II Hohenstaufen. The tour you will discover the exteriors and interiors of the 'castle' and describe the secrets of the historical context in which it was built.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, italian

Destinations

Andria

Duration2 hours

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Private tour of the ruins of herculaneum

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See the ruins of Herculaneum, the smaller, but no less impressive, sister of Pompeii, frozen in time by the same devastating volcanic eruption of August 24th 79 AD. Left buried under the rubble of ash until the 1700s, its discovery stunned the world. All of the ancient town lies at the bottom of an archaeological hole, about 75 feet deep. Getting closer, see the area of the marina where 300 human skeletons were found along with a boat (on display at weekends). Discover the garden of the “House of the Albergo”, where quince trees have been replanted following evidence of carbonized roots of the ancient fruit tree. Your next stop is the Council Hall of the Augustali, where beautiful frescoes depict Hercules. Visit the mosaics in the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the neighboring store where food and wine containers, carbonised by the volcano, still hang on the walls! Go to the ancient spa, still covered with mosaics from the Roman saunas, gyms, hot rooms, and cold tubs. Finally, see the most spectacular villa of Herculaneum at Villa Dei Cervi, with its luxurious mosaics, frescoes, and statues.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Villa

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, italian

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Naples

Duration2 hours

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Gallipoli: guided walking tour in salento

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Discover Gallipoli in a walking tour of 2 hours. First stop on the itinerary is the Greek fountain, an example of the Renaissance style inspired by the ancient world (in the past was thought to be of age greek-Roman). Crossing the bridge that connects the old center to the new town, you enter the heart of the city, protected by the big castle. From Antonietta De Pace street walking to the Cathedral, dedicated to St. Agatha, martyred in the city of Catania (Sicily), whose relics arrived in Gallipoli. Then continue to the winding streets of the city, admiring the buildings and the typical houses, and then along the coast with numerous churches of the sixteenth century, including the Church of Purità, St. Francesco of Assisi and the Rosario.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian, spanish

Destinations

Gallipoli, Salento

Duration2 hours

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Wine tasting in a typical “masseria”

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Visit to a typical winery in the Apulia region (Southern Italy), a few steps from the Cathedral of Trani and the sea, surrounded by countryside. The winery is located in a beautiful old stone farmhouse "Masseria" in the countryside. You will visit the magnificent vineyards and through a pleasant walk, explore the cellars with wooden barrels where they are stored different types of wine. Some wines take their name from the important medieval castle in this area, Castel del Monte. At the end of the tour there will be a wonderful wine tasting or the characteristic "Moscato di Trani", a sweet dessert wine.

Wine tasting tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, italian

Destinations

Trani

Duration2 hours

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Bari historic walking tour shore excursion

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Explore the city of Bari, famous around the world to preserve the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra, venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Discover its history and heritage in this 3-hour shore excursion. St. Nicholas he became famous even outside the Christian world because his figure has given rise to the myth of Santa Claus (or Klaus), symbol of the Coca Cola Company. Discover the Basilica of St. Nicholas, built in the twelfth century to preserve the relics of St. Nicholas of Myra, is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Romanesque architecture. The walk will continue to the Cathedral of St. Sabino of the eleventh century until the Norman-Swabian Castle Fortress built in the twelfth century by Roger the Norman, and after the destruction by William I of Sicily, was rebuilt by Frederick II Hohenstaufen. The tour will end with the visit of Mercantile square and the Column of Justice Free time to buy typical local products

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, italian

Destinations

Bari, Puglia

Duration2 hours

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Private walking tour of pompeii

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Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of Pompeii and experience life in an everyday Roman town, with your own personal guide. Tours can be tailored to your own interests and physical abilities, but aim to take in at least one site from each type of building. Start at Porta Marina, one of the best preserved city gates. Walk along the original basalt road of volcanic rocks, looking down at hundreds of little white travertine spots used to reflect torch light. See big blocks of basalt emerging from the road, used by pedestrians to avoid getting wet when it rained. Explore the buildings of the Forum, such as the Temple of Apollo, Temple of the Emperor, and Macellum market. You will also see a display of human casts of the Pompeii residents caught by the volcano in the exact pose that they died. Discover the Roman equivalent of today’s fast-food restaurants, and see the bakeries of Pompeii, where carbonized loaves of bread where found during the excavations. Continue to the former Red Light District to see Roman frescoes of erotic images. And visit one of the city’s 3 theaters, either at the outdoor arena for public performances, the indoor theater for mime and poetry, and the outdoor theater for tragedies and comedies.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, italian

Destinations

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & Campania

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & Campania, Naples

Duration2 hours

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Discover naples: 2-hour guided walking tour

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Enjoy an exciting and informative 2-hour walking tour of the remarkable city of Naples, and discover why it is considered one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. See the very best of this ancient and mystical city with an official tour guide who will explain its hidden gems, legends, and action-packed history. Visit the Cathedral of San Gennaro, walk past the Royal Palace of Naples, where the great Bourbon Kings once resided, the spectacular Real Teatro di San Carlo, Naples' beautiful opera house. Continue on to San Francesco di Paola, a beautiful church located at the Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples' main city square, and stroll through the beautiful Gallery of Umberto I, a public shopping gallery opposite the San Carlo opera house. Visit some of Naples' ancient castles, built thousands of years ago, and stroll through the city's main historic center to the famous Spacca Napoli street, the area where Naple was founded, to visit some of the most important churches in the city.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, italian

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Naples

Duration2 hours

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10+ Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" Mediterranean Tours and Trips

16 Trips offered by Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" in Mediterranean

16 Trips offered by Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" in Mediterranean

Amalfi coast tour: positano, amalfi, ravello

Barletta historic tour shore excursion

Alberobello's trulli: walking tour

Discover altamura: bread tour tasting

Otranto: guided walking tour in Salento

Visit lecce, the florence of the south italy

Matera Sassi European Capital of Culture 2019

Discover Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - 2 Hour Guided Tour

Private tour of the ruins of herculaneum

Gallipoli: guided walking tour in salento

Wine tasting in a typical “masseria”

Bari historic walking tour shore excursion

Private walking tour of pompeii

Discover naples: 2-hour guided walking tour

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10+ Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" Mediterranean Tours and Trips

16 Trips offered by Associazione culturale "Le Terre di Federico" in Mediterranean

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