Enjoy a private day trip from Bari to discover Matera, one of the most peculiar cities of Italy. You will have the chance to spend time in the famous "sassi", the ancient cave dwellings where now houses are dug out of the calcarenitic rock. It will be an unforgettable eXPerience!
The full day private tour from Bari to Matera is an adventure that you will never forget in a hurry if you choose to go along. On this tour, you will get a chance to see some of the most beautiful sights on the way to Matera after your departure from Bari.
The full day private tour will start with a pick-up from your location in Bari. Your pick-up location can be your hotel, the port if you are arriving on a cruise ship, or any other part of the City. Your private driver will then take you through what will later become a lifetime adventure. You will enjoy a comfortable trip onboard a fully equipped car and with an expert English-speaking driver. As you arrive in Matera, you will have free time to explore this very peculiar city.
Discovering Matera will leave you speechless. It has been recognized UNESCO Heritage Site in 1993 and it is the European city of culture in 2019. This is an historic town that is famous for having lots of golden stones and ancient houses. The site was supposedly founded by the Romans during the 3rd Century and since then the city has maintained its heritage. Some of the amazing sites you will get to visit at UNESCO World Heritage Site are Sassi de Matera, which is ancient cave dwellings of the ancient Lucanian people.
Sassi di Matera, divided into "Sasso Barisano" and "Sasso Caveoso" is the oldest part of the city caverns and labyrinths carved literally in the rock alternate with houses. The alleys are very picturesque and represent the true soul of Italian province. You can decide whether to visit the attractions such as the Cathedral, the picturesque "Rock churches" or to just walk in the town. The cuisine of this area is also very good, so a lunch or a snack with the famous bread of Matera is highly recommended!
At the end of the tour the driver will take you back to Bari, dropping you off where you prefer.
Discover Matera and Apulia ina a 9 days tour covering the best locations of Sicily, Apulia and Matera.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We strongly recommend to inform us in advance about any delays.
The service will commence at the time selected during the booking process. In the event of delay of the Client, we cannot guarantee that the duration of the tour will be the same as the one indicated.
During the booking process, in the "Additional Information" page, enter the details of your hotel (name and address).
Remember to wear appropriate clothing to have access inside the churches (no shorts, miniskirts, tank tops or shoulders uncovered).
Special seating for kids are available, upon request and with an extra cost. Contact us for more information.
Guide available upon request and with an additional cost (available in the following languages: Italian, English, German, Spanish, French,Portuguese, Russian and Japanese). Contact us for more information.
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