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Full-Day Tour of Matera

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Full-Day Tour of Matera

About this activity

We'll begin our visit of the famous Sassi, a maze of cave dwellings that cover the lower part of this incredible city, which has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2019. Matera is a city perched not only on top of these incredible cave dwellings, but also above a dramatic ravine, with sweeping views over the landscape.

Although there are buildings in ruins still, the city is vibrant with life and culture as many structures have been restored into beautiful cave hotels and restaurants.

The time spent in Matera will be a walking tour with stops at Museo Casa Grotta, a renovated cave with period artifacts that gives the visitor a great sense of what life was like before its citizens were relocated out of the Sassi in the 1950s. We will also visit the beautiful Chiesa di Santa Lucia & the famous Santa Maria De Idris.

We enjoy 3-course lunch in a local restaurant and visit to a winery and wine tasting.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by
Green Italy srl

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–60 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Walking tour of Matera
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Visit to a winery and wine tasting
  • Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Antica Matera Casa Grotta

    45 min Admission included

    This is a renovated cave home with period artifacts that gives the visitor a great sense of what life was like before its citizens were relocated out of the Sassi in the 1950s.

  2. Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve

    30 min Admission included

    Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rupestrian church in Matera, an ancient monastery that welcomed Benedictine-order nuns between the 8th and 16th centuries.

  3. Church of Santa Maria de Idris

    45 min Admission included

    The Church of Santa Maria De Idris is located in the upper part of the rocky spur of Montirone (or Monterrone), near San Pietro Caveoso. The location is beautiful and offers a unique view of the city and the Gravina.

  4. Sassi di Matera

    2 hours

    We'll begin our visit of the famous Sassi, a maze of cave dwellings that cover the lower part of this incredible city, which has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2019. Matera is a city perched not only on top of these incredible cave dwellings, but also above a beautiful, dramatic ravine, with sweeping views over the landscape. Although there are buildings in ruins still, the city is vibrant with life and culture as many structures have been restored into beautiful cave hotels and restaurants.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Alberghi Hotel de Rossi
  • Bari Center Rooms
  • Il Leon d'Oro Hotel Bari by Farace Hotels
  • Jr Hotels Grande Albergo delle Nazioni Bari
  • Hotel Costa
  • B&B GREY
  • Jr Hotels Oriente Bari
  • Adria Hotel Bari
  • Travel Station Bari
  • Moro 34
  • Biscardi Hotel
  • Riviera Apulian Rooms

and 14 more pickup points

We can pick up guests from their accomodation

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Dress code is smart casual

  • Multi-lingual guide

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Traveller ratings

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