Matera Day Trip

Join us for a day trip to Matera from Pisciotta and discover the charm of the City of Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Matera Day Trip

After meeting at the established point, we will travel by comfortable bus to Matera, one of Italy's picturesque cities. Upon arrival, we will begin a guided tour of the historic center of Matera, one of the oldest in the world, with its Sassi, the stone districts carved into the Murgia Materana, inhabited since the Paleolithic era.

We will walk through the neighborhoods of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, exploring significant locations and discussing the city's evolution, including the displacements of the 1950s mandated by the Italian government and the current splendor.

During the tour, we will pass notable Baroque temples, such as the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, the Church of Santa Chiara, and the Matera Cathedral in Apulian Romanesque style. Following a break for lunch on your own, participants can access magnificent rock churches of Matera at their own expense, including the Church of Santa Maria di Idris, the Church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, or the Church of San Pietro Barisano.

After the excursion, we will return to the starting point, concluding our day after twelve hours.

Important information

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