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 designated point, we'll depart on a comfortable bus to Matera, known for its picturesque landscapes. Upon arrival, we'll commence a guided tour of the historic center, one of the oldest globally. The Sassi, the city's stone districts carved into the Murgia Materana, have been inhabited since the Paleolithic era.

We will walk through Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, exploring notable areas of this World Heritage City and discussing its history, including the displacements of the 1950s mandated by the Italian government and its current splendor.

The tour will include visits to significant 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 lunch break on your own, those interested can access some of the rock churches of Matera (not included), like 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 a twelve-hour day filled with exploration.

Important information

The itinerary may change due to bad weather.The duration of the tour may vary based on traffic or unforeseen circumstances.