Matera is not just a city: it is a journey through 9,000 years of human history.

With this exclusive tour, you will reach the City of Stones in comfort in our 9-seater Ford Transit Custom, accompanied by an expert guide, a typical Lucanian lunch, and the wonder of one of the most iconic places in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019.

Guaranteed departure every Sunday from the pick-up point of your choice.

Estimated arrival time: 10 a.m.

Your first encounter with the city carved into the rock

Matera welcomes visitors with a landscape that is unique in the world: a maze of houses carved into the rock, cave churches, and quiet alleys that seem suspended in time.

The city overlooks the gravina, a deep natural gorge that makes the view even more impressive.

The guide will accompany you on a tour of the historic districts, explaining:

• the prehistoric origins of the city

• life in the Sassi in past centuries

• how Matera was reborn, becoming one of the most popular destinations in Europe

Flavors of the Lucanian tradition

After the first part of the visit, you can enjoy a traditional lunch in a local trattoria, featuring authentic dishes and typical products of Basilicata:

• Matera IGP bread

• Lucanian orecchiette (typical handmade pasta

• cruschi peppers (typical of Basilicata)

• local cheeses and wines

A culinary experience that completes your journey into the authentic heart of the South.

UNESCO World Heritage Site and world wonder

The afternoon is dedicated to the legendary Sassi di Matera, a veritable open-air museum.

You will walk among:

• Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, the two oldest districts

• Rock churches decorated with medieval frescoes

• Cave dwellings perfectly reconstructed to show what life was like in the past

• Spectacular views that have been the setting for films such as Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ and 007 - No Time to Die.

The guide will tell you anecdotes, curiosities, and legends that make Matera a unique and unforgettable place.

During the tour, you will also receive a typical souvenir to take home with you as a special memento of the day.

Departure for Brindisi at 6:00 PM.

Estimated arrival time: 8:30 PM.

Why choose this tour?

• Comfortable transfer included in our 9-seater Ford Transit Custom.

• Professional guide for the duration of the tour.

• Traditional Lucanian lunch included at a selected trattoria.

• Complimentary souvenir, symbol of Matera's tradition.

• Guaranteed departures every Sunday, with return in the evening.

• Immersive experience in the most fascinating rock city in the world.

Please note:

• Tour times are flexible and can vary according to your requests. Departure can be brought forward or postponed, provided there is mutual agreement.

• Lunches are always held at our partner restaurants.

• All tours are free: you can move around as you wish, these are not group tours.

• A guide is available on request. The presence of a guide is only confirmed if all 9 passengers request one; otherwise, the tour will take place without a guide and a discount of €20 will be applied to the total price.

• All extra expenses not included in the price are the responsibility of the participants.