Grottaglie and Matera Trip

Discover two beautiful towns in the spectacular countryside of southern Italy when you take our fantastic day trip. In Grottaglie, you will encounter magical caves and traditional ceramic artworks, and in Matera, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you stroll along the picturesque streets. This is an experience that takes you to the heart of traditional Italian culture!

Grottaglie and Matera Trip

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

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

Next, we travel to the neighboring province, arriving in the town of Matera, which has origins dating back to the Stone Age. We explore the so-called 'City of Stones', including neighborhoods like Civita, Sasso Barisano, and Sasso Caveoso.

In Matera, named European Capital of Culture 2019, you will visit the 'Sassi', an area of prehistoric cave houses carved out of the cliff face. This location was also chosen by Mel Gibson for his film The Passion of Christ.

The trip ends back in Lecce, where we accompany you back to your accommodation.