Grottaglie and Matera Trip

Discover two beautiful towns in the spectacular countryside of southern Italy when you take our day trip. In Grottaglie, you will encounter caves and traditional ceramic artworks, and in Matera, you'll walk along picturesque streets, experiencing traditional Italian culture.

Grottaglie and Matera Trip

We will pick you up from your hotel and head to the region of Murgia. Our 50-minute journey takes us through countryside and stone houses, arriving at Grottaglie in the province of Taranto.

In Grottaglie, you will find a city surrounded by prehistoric caves. We will stroll through the streets filled with artisan shops selling traditional ceramics. You can visit the Museum of Ceramics to learn more about this craft before exploring the historic center.

Next, we will travel to the town of Matera, which has origins dating back to the Stone Age. We will explore the 'City of Stones,' a labyrinth of narrow streets, houses, and balconies. Don't forget to visit the neighborhoods of Civita, Sasso Barisano, and Sasso Caveoso before we leave.

In Matera, named European Capital of Culture 2019, we will also visit the 'Sassi', an area of prehistoric cave houses carved out of the cliff face. Exploring the narrow alleyways, you will see why this town was chosen as the setting for Mel Gibson's film The Passion of Christ.

The trip concludes in Lecce, where we will return you to your accommodation.