Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Panoramic view of Matera from Murgia Materana — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the rock soul of Matera with a private tour in the Murgia Park following in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks in a position of sure visual impact.

You will take a real journey through time exploring the millennial roots of rock civilization. Your experience will start comfortably at our agency in the city center, meeting point and end of the tour. From here, we will move together by car to reach the prehistoric site of the Murgia Materana Park. The experience begins with a suggestive path along the paths of the Murgia, suspended on the deep ravine, among the countless caves of the Paleolithic era, villages and cave houses and religious retreats of the Basilian Monks, you will make a photo-stop stop on one of the most beautiful viewpoints.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Niclatouring

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–24 years) · Adults (25–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Parco della Murgia Materana

1 h 30 min

Discover the rock soul of Matera: a private tour in the Murgia Park on the trail of Basilian monks. Embark on a journey back in time to discover the most authentic and spiritual soul of Matera Accompanied by the scent of wild thyme, you will follow in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks who, having fled the East, found refuge and places of prayer in these caves. The Guide will show you how monasticism shaped the landscape, transforming simple natural cavities into hermitage complexes and rock churches of extraordinary beauty. You will make a panoramic stop on one of the most spectacular natural lookouts, from which you can enjoy a frontal and unparalleled view of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina canyon, perfect for unforgettable photo shoots in an atmosphere of total peace.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

End point

Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.