Top 10 Day Trips from in Matera, Basilicata

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 can enjoy an optional 3-course lunch at Falco Grillaio with local award-winning wine.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Coffee break, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Walking tour of Matera, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Matera it's one of the oldest towns in the world, having been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic age. That's roughly 7,000 years !! In the 1950s Matera was a town forgotten by the Italian government. Eventually it was coerced into doing something about the people who lived here in appaling conditions, and built a new town nearby before moving the whole town out of their prehistoric cave dwellings. Alberobello, in the region of Puglia in Southern Italy, is a strange and picturesque destination. The small town has been included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Looking like igloos, constructed out of pure stone, the beehive-shape structures, have origins that dates back to the 15th century and maybe older. The trulli, found nowhere else in the world, are built of local limestone.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Walking tour with private professional guides in Matera, Entrance tickets at the Cistern of "Long Palombaro", Entrance tickets at the "rupestre" Church, Entrance tickets in an ancient typical house, Free time in Alberobello

Exclusions: Food and Beverages;, Gratuities (optional)

this tour start 9am from the accomodation of customers, and will be rich in culture and visiting the extraordinary Matera! into it is offered a WONDERFUL DELICIOUS typical lunch!! in pugliese ! and of course WINE included! transport included, visit of SASSI di Matera included! drop off to customer hotel too enjoy!!

Inclusions: a wonderful lunch in typical restaurant in MATERA, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, museum tickets

Exclusions: extra drink

Professionalism, safety and comfort. A highly specialized staff will make your ride unique and special. The staff will be able to give you tips and suggestions on how to best visit the cities and where to stop for a small snack or lunch / dinner with a breathtaking view.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Parking Fees

Exclusions: excursions

visiting of 2 of the most famous sites of Italy !! included history, folks, traditions etc. !! enjoy with comfort the Puglia region history and tips of one of the most beautiful region of the penisula!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, tasting food and wines

Exclusions: Lunch

ready for visit some important and beautiful cities of Puglia?  start at 9,30 am from your accomodation, we will move to visit Bari (visit of Saint nicholas church included the Crypt unesco, narrow streets, and beautiful sceneries!) and some of the most important spots of (Bari vecchia)!! transport to the TRULLI capital Alberobello (visit includes inside a cone shape house typical of Puglia (trullo), history of the trulli, folks etc. history and folks also about people and lifestyle! transport to Matera !! visit of the historical center of the city listed UNESCO (SASSI Di Matera) !! (capital of european culture for 2019) itinerary: first stop (balcony of Matera on the top for to pick the best pictures! then continue to entry into the SASSI ..exploring of this very ancient town 25.000 years old! itinerary for walking! back to accomodation; Enjoy!!

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Snacks

Exclusions: lunch on payment on demand in typical restaurant!

Discover the Puglia's highlights in this full-day tour. Visit the UNESCO sites of Bari, Alberobello, Matera and Castel del Monte. Drive through ancient roads, among olive trees and Roman ruins and taste local food and wine. pick up 8,30am from your accomodation or established point !

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, pick up, drop off and transportation included, Multilingual tour guide services, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, coffe /drink/food break on payment on demand at moment

Exclusions: Food and drinks

The tour is available starting from Sorrento or from Salerno. Is a long day (around 10 hrs) but you will visit one of the Unesco world heritage site. The Rione Sassi is the ancient settlement of Matera and is known as one of the most ancient city in the world, the origin date back to the Paleolithic time.  In 2004 the entire area was the movie set for the famous movie "The Passion of Christ" directed by Meal Gibson. The private tour of Sassi area (is a walking tour) will be provided by an authorized local licensed guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Explore the charming UNESCO Sassi town of Matera and come back to past times today still alive. Enjoy the breathtaking view of your panoramic itinerary through the 'Sassi', the caves dwellings and quarters most famous in the world, 

Inclusions: Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicles from hotel to destination and back, Private guided visit of the historic district of Matera

Exclusions: Food and beverages

Matera is one of the most interesting and singular tourist destinations in Italy. It is located southern Italy in  Basilicata region. Matera is named also the European Cultural Capital for the year 2019.  After you are greeted at your hotel in Naples you will make your way from Naples bay to the town of Matera. Matera is know for its extensive and ancient cave dwellings, the sassi, that were inhabited as far back as Paleolithic times. The highlights in the sassi are a series of ancient, Byzantine style churches.

Inclusions: fuel, parking and tax included

Exclusions: entrance and food excluse