Duration
5:30 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Travel inland to enjoy views of the Apulian countryside as you reach the region of Basilicata. Here, you’ll stop at a wonderful viewpoint to capture the scene of Matera crowning the hilltop in the distance.
On entering Matera, you’ll embark on a walking tour to discover the hidden gems of this clustered hilltop town. Your guide will take you down through the town’s hillside to an ancient ‘Sassi’ cave dwelling. Learn of how local people lived in these caves until as recently as 1968. You’ll have some free time in Matera to wander at leisure, browse the shops or simply relax in a nearby café.
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. The journey to Matera is approximately 1½ hours. There will be around 1 hour of walking at Matera. Those not wishing to walk the steps to and from the caves may opt to remain in the main town and have additional free time. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. Italian bakery shops in general are small; refreshments may be taken standing as seating is very limited. Bread production will not be in progress during your visit.