Matera Excursion

Discover a beautiful ancient Lucanian city famous worldwide for its Sassi on this excursion to Matera from Ascea.

Matera Excursion

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Ascea and board a bus to Matera. Upon arrival, we will walk through the historic center of Matera, one of the oldest in the world, exploring the Sassi di Matera, which have been inhabited since the Paleolithic era.

During the tour, we will visit the Church of Santa Chiara, the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, and the Cathedral of Matera, featuring Apulian Romanesque architecture. You will have time for lunch on your own to experience the local cuisine. Following lunch, you can opt to visit some of Matera's rock churches (not included), such as the Church of San Pietro Barisano, Church of Santa Maria di Idris, and Church of Santa Lucia alle Malve.

At the end of the tour, we will return to the bus and conclude the excursion twelve hours after departure.

Important

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to bad weather.The duration of the tour may vary depending on traffic or unforeseen circumstances.