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Murgia Materana Park Tour: Spectacular Rocky Landscape in the Basilicata Region of Italy
4.5
39 Ratings
Matera
Undoubtedly, one of Italy’s most spectacular rocky terrains that showcase the ancient bond between humans and nature, is located in Basilicata, in Matera, just a short distance from the Puglia border.
Undoubtedly, one of Italy’s most spectacular rocky terrains that showcase the ancient bond between humans and nature, is located in Basilicata, in Matera, just a short distance from the Puglia border.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parco della Murgia Materana - The vast Murgico plateau facing the Sassi of Matera constitutes the “Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera” since 2007 also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: “Gravine”. During this historical-naturalistic walk, the visitor will…
- Parco della Murgia Materana - The vast Murgico plateau facing the Sassi of Matera constitutes the “Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera” since 2007 also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: “Gravine”. During this historical-naturalistic walk, the visitor will be able to walk through the narration of the guide the path of man, starting from the Paleolithic settlements, to the entrenched Neolithic villages of “Murgia Timone”, from the pastoral communities of the Middle Ages to the rock settlements of the hermit communities Greek-Byzantine. Along a dirt path you proceed along the deep canyon of the ravine. Finally we reach the so-called belvedere to admire the panorama of the Sassi which, illuminated by a myriad of suggestive lights, will offer the visitor the perception of having the starry sky under the feet of an upside-down galaxy ………!
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Authorized guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Authorized guide
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Anything not specified under “includes”
- Bottled water
- Anything not specified under “includes”
Location
Altieri Viaggi
Via Domenico Ridola
At the Altieri Viaggi agency
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Valerie_a
Nov 11, 2024
Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. - Our afternoon was very enjoyable. We saw several rock churches and were given lots of information.
Oue guides gave an excellent recommendation for a restaurant for dinner.
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Compass10932787880
Oct 17, 2024
great adventure!! - Federico accompanied us with passion and momentum from the beginning to the end of the about 2 hours tour.
Everything beautiful! 🤗
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H9548mrnadias
Oct 11, 2024
Beautiful experience with Federico - Very interesting and exciting landscape, made even more special for the expertise and courtesy of Federico!!!! Very very good!!!
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Nancy_s
Sep 28, 2024
An amazing historical experience - We had a great tour of Murgia Materana for 2 hours with Frederico, our English speaking guide. The English language tours are more expensive because there are fewer guides who tour in English plus we had a private tour for 2 people. It was well worth it. He drove us to the park from the tour agency and then we walked for the next 2 hours. It is not easy walking but not too hard either. We heard stories on the history of the Murgia, Matera, plants, archeology, culture. It was lovely being in the park and facing Matera when the lights start flickering on as night fell. You can drive yourself to the park and walk but you’ll miss so much information without a guide. I would recommend.
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296ritac
Aug 12, 2024
Tour of Murgia - Well organized tour, our Guide Anita excellent , very good at explanations. Recommendation is to try the tour as you can admire the neighborhoods of the stones
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Kevin_a
Aug 11, 2024
Brilliant Experinence - The whole evening was wonderful! I got this a gift for my girlfriend. The walk to the cliff side was lovely. Filled with wonderful views and the information that Antonello and Mikeala gave us really helped us appreciate the area even more. The caves and views were exceptional, it truly is an amazing way to see the town of Sasso, Antonello and Mikeala were so helpful and insightful. We could ask any question about the area and region. They would even take photos of us at certain points of the walk. After the trip, Antonello and Mikeala would answer any questions we had about Matera and Italy in general. I would highly recommend this tour. It truly is one of a kind!
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Glenn_t
Jun 4, 2024
Glorious sunset tour - We had the most amazing experience. Ur guide had lots of great information. Watching the sun set on the Stassi of Matera was breathtaking. As was seeing the city light up and darkness came.
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Centannidisolitudine
May 13, 2024
Nice tour - A nice country tour to do at the end of the afternoon because it ends with the spectacle of Matera at sunset.
Well organized agency.
Francesco is a very helpful and competent guide.
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Trail56316835061
Jun 14, 2024
Not What Was Promised - There were good things about this tour. The sunset was beautiful and the walk fun. But it was a real disappointment for our group. There was an English speaking guide, as promised, but the expert in the area spoke only Italian. He spoke extensively to the English guide but the English speaking guide did not translate. In the end, they were only speaking to each other. We did not go into any caves. The guide said he needed 24 hour advanced notice to enter the caves but we made our reservation weeks ahead of time. The driver who took up to the park texted while he was driving us. I could not believe it. The trip was not at all what was promised. I do not recommend it.
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Rebecca_g
Nov 14, 2024
Misguided tour. - My wife and I travel full-time around the world and have fallen in love with Matera. We wanted to visit the Murgia park to view Materia across the ravine at sunset. We paid extra for an English speaking guide. However our guide came with an interpreter who offered up very little of what the guide was saying. Spent most of the time talking about plants instead of the history of the area and then piddles around and missed the sunset. Waited 20 minutes in the dark and cold for the van to return for pick up. Worst ever.
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