Full Day Matera Tour with Cave Homes and Local Food Tasting

Full Day Matera Tour with Cave Homes and Local Food Tasting

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About This Tour in Matera

Matera has a lot going for it – it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019 and a cave city dating back over 5,000 years. Tour its historic centre and ancient cave dwellings, try local Basilicata food and wine, then choose to visit the cave house museum or a rupestrian church. Considered one of the most outstanding and intact troglodyte settlements, Matera's ancient cave dwellings, or ‘sassi', are the city's big draw. Beginning in the historic centre, we'll check out the baroque quarter, known as ‘Il Piano', where churches and palaces are built on top of the caves. Venture into the neighbourhoods of ‘Sasso Barisano' and ‘Sasso Caveoso' to see ancient ‘sassi' carved into the Gravina canyon and you'll pause for thought in the old quarter of ‘Civita'. You'll also get to try typical food and wine at Panecotto Restaurant, before choosing between an optional visit to the cave house museum or a rupestrian church, cut into the rock.

Why Visit Matera?

Matera, Italy offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Matera provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Matera

You can reach Matera, Italy by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Matera easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Food Tasting
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide
  • Wine Tastin- minimum age required to drink alcohol is 18 years old

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fee for Sassi house: 5,00€, Sassi churches: max 8,00€

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Visit UNESCO Site and newly elected European Capital... 3 hours

Visit UNESCO Site and newly elected European Capital of Culture 2019 – 5000 years old village built into the rocks.

Relaxed, guided visit of the Sassi areas, Sasso... 2 hours

Relaxed, guided visit of the Sassi areas, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, together with the visit of Piano district and the Matera Romanic Cathedral. Optional visit inside a SASSO house.

Venture into the neighbourhoods of ‘Sasso Barisano' and... 1 hour

Venture into the neighbourhoods of ‘Sasso Barisano' and ‘Sasso Caveoso' to see ancient ‘sassi' carved into the Gravina canyon and you'll pause for thought in the old quarter of ‘Civita'.

Try Basilicata food and wine 2 hours

Try Basilicata food and wine. Explore the cave house museum and a rupestrian church.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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