sambucus vacanze

2008

13 Dering Road, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5NA        Telephone: 01227 831315     E-Mail: vacanze@sambucus.net

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Tours & Excursions

The region has an abundance of historical sites and is blessed with superlative scenery, flora and fauna. Local regional specialties include mozzarella cheese, caciocavallo cheese and fish cooked “acqua pazza” .

Close by (15 minutes by train from Agropoli and 35 minutes by public bus from Santa Maria) is Paestum—a Greco Roman city now a major archaeological site with museum.  You can walk through the old ruins and see how the city used to look before the river estuary silted up. 

Tours available in small groups (4-8):   Mozzarella farm and vineries;  genuine “ghost towns”, caves and grottos.

Other centres include Ancient Elea/Velia famous for its Greek philosophers (most famous is Zeno) and Padula with its renowned and imposing monastery.

The coastline south to Palinuro is spectacular when viewed from the sea.  The highlight is the Grotta Azzurra, formed by the sulphurous mineral springs giving the water its brilliant colour. 

Note:     Our own guide is supplied to all clients before the holiday commences. All tours have to be arranged locally through specialists.