Discovering Matera: Explore the City of Sassi, Europe's Culture Capital of 2019

Experience the myriad of aspects in the City of Sassi, Matera, which also held the title as the 2019 European Capital of Culture.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Matera

Matera - Arrival and accommodation at the B&B located in the historic center. Evening at leisure and overnight stay.

Matera

Sassi di Matera - Meet the guide at the accommodation. Spend the day exploring the Sassi of Matera and the Murgia Park. The morning is dedicated to visiting the Sassi of Matera, an incredible rock settlement that offers a glimpse into the life of the Matera population from the Paleolithic era to the present day. Lunch on your own.

Parco della Murgia Materana - The afternoon is devoted to visiting the Murgia Park. Walk along the path to discover the unique features of the area, including rock-carved caves, cultivated lands, and typical Mediterranean flora. The Murgia of Matera is situated opposite the city of Matera, separated only by the Gravina stream, offering a truly spectacular view.

Matera

Cripta del Peccato Originale - After a hearty breakfast, visit the Crypt of Original Sin south of the city. This cultural site was part of a Benedictine rock monastery from the Lombard period. It features a series of frescoes from the 8th and 9th centuries, painted by the artist known as the Matera Flower Painter, showcasing the historical characteristics of Benedictine-Benevento art.

What's Included
  • 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink for a tasting of typical products or a drink
  • Transfer to the Crypt of the Original Sin
  • Guided tours as per program
  • Entrance tickets to the sites as per program
  • Overnight stay in B&B 2 nights / 3 days
What's Not Included
  • Meals and drinks where not otherwise specified
  • Tips and personal expenses
Location
Via Alessandro Volta, 3
Via Alessandro Volta
Meeting point Martulli Viaggi Agency
Cancellation Policy

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

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M272caalessandror
Sep 22, 2024
Matera 21/09/2024 - Great tour, accompanied by Guide Giuseppe, who made interesting, even for the little ones the discovery of the wonderful Matera!!
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Q849vtpatriziac
Sep 20, 2024
Matera in the heart. Beautiful tour - You cannot visit Matera without taking part in this tour. It was exciting. We were fortunate to have with us an exceptional Guide ANTONIA RAFAELE. Very prepared is to say little. Gritty and nice, exhaustive and engaging.
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Laurafk2694va
Sep 15, 2024
Time well spent! - We thank the agency for the excellent organization and especially the Antonia Guide that we were lucky to meet. In an interesting way he accompanied us for over 2 hours telling us the story that made Matera unique. Highly recommended!
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Coastal790145
Sep 14, 2024
Emotions in the eyes - Guide Giusy very prepared and excellent company, the city a wonder for the eyes, overall a wonderful day
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Albe17
Sep 8, 2024
Matera spectacular, the Guide Giulia superlative - We visited Matera and was pleasantly surprised, spectacular views, the structure of the stones. Then we took part in a guided tour. Giulia the Superlative Guide! From historical to architectural aspects without ever being boring or obvious. Fantastic also with children, in the group there were several who participated in the visit in an interested way.
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Pioneer52111784180
Aug 28, 2024
Beautiful experience in Matera - Guide, Romina, professional and exhaustive, complete tour of the Sassi of Matera. City that really deserves to be visited and enjoyed.
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372nicolettab
Aug 21, 2024
Matera is always worth a visit, with our Guide was top! - It was very hot but our Guide managed to involve us in such a way as to make us forget the 38 degrees that accompanied us. Very good. Apulian from Altamura made the visit something spectacular.
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Marcobarabba
Aug 18, 2024
Competent professor - Visit with Local Inn Professor. Competent and very empathetic person. It was an interesting two and a half hours in amazing places. I suggest the 6pm visit where it is also a little less hot
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Patriziac187
Aug 19, 2024
Ride among the stones - Guided tour highly recommended. Our Guide Angela, friendly, helpful and prepared made the tour pleasant and interesting by making us make stops that made it light and engaging despite the heat and fatigue of the ups and downs. Also recommended for families with teenagers.
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U4268jjantonellag
Sep 16, 2024
You can give more - The Guide was prepared, but he went on too much about the history of the city while the tour included a few stops. Very brief tour
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