Matera Day Trip

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

Matera Day Trip

After meeting at the established meeting point, we will take a comfortable bus to Matera. Upon arrival, we will begin a guided tour of the historic center, one of the oldest in the world, known for its Sassi, 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 corners of this World Heritage City and discussing its history, including the displacements of the 1950s by the Italian government and its current splendor.

During the tour, we will view notable Baroque temples, including the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, the Church of Santa Chiara, and the Matera Cathedral in Apulian Romanesque style. After a short break for lunch, those interested can access some magnificent rock churches of Matera (not included), such as the Church of Santa Maria di Idris, the Church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, or the Church of San Pietro Barisano.

Following our excursion to Matera, we will return to the starting point, concluding the 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.