Overview
Immersed in the wild nature made up of rocky pastures and thick oak forests extending as far as the eye can see, native remnants of an ancient cover of spontaneous vegetation much larger than the current one, a place of botanical study on some rare species of spontaneous orchids.
The excursion starts from Quasano, at the gates of the Alta Murgia National Park, a hamlet of Toritto (BA), and after saying goodbye to the monumental Tree of the Lie, we will enter the oak forest, along shaded paths, animated by the bells of the grazing cows, we will reach the panoramic point where we can admire the Adriatic Sea and the ancient Jazzo Lamadenza among expanses of wheat, habitat for amphibians and dragonflies.
In this place of transhumance you immediately have the feeling of retracing the steps of the people who lived here a few centuries ago, where there is no shortage of large wild mammals, birds of prey, less common reptiles, such as the green lizard and the viper, and food plants and aromatic herbs. of the Murge.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Pick-up
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Easily reachable via the Mellitto road exit of the SS96 which connects Bari to Matera.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Quasano
3 hours
During the walking excursion we will have the opportunity to visit this small village which still houses the remains of the Masseria del Barone, an ancient place of transhumance and its monumental Tree of the Lie.
Then climbing the panoramic hill overlooking the sea, we will enter the oak woods that surround this well-known holiday resort: an important ecosystem, habitat for various species of mammals such as the wild boar and its natural predator, diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey, reptiles such as the green lizard, amphibians, insects such as dragonflies and fireflies, and spontaneous plants such as typical Mediterranean aromatic herbs and numerous species of orchids, some of which are very rare.
We will explore the characteristic karst blades of the Apulian landscape within which we will find the ruins of ancient farms and jazzi, places of pastoral tradition where even today one immediately has the sensation of retracing the steps of the people who lived in these places a few years ago.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Querceti di Quasano: excursion in the Alta Murgia National Park
Can I cancel Querceti di Quasano: excursion in the Alta Murgia National Park for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Easily reachable via the Mellitto road exit of the SS96 which connects Bari to Matera. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Pick-up
- Snacks
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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