Matera Day Trips

What to bring

• Bring your own headphones/earphones to use with the smartphone audio guide.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
• Carry a fully charged smartphone to access the digital brochure and audio guide.

What's not allowed

• Pets

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible; however, this tour is stroller accessible.
• Expect uneven surfaces in Matera.

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Inclusions #

• Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus from Bari to Matera

• Professional local guide for a walking tour (~1h:15mins) in Italian or English

• Printed & digital brochure with suggested itinerary, highlights, and interactive maps

• Multilingual digital audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, German, or French

• Check-in assistance

• Snack

Exclusions #

• Headphones/earphones for the audio guide

• Lunch

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bari

• Entry to attractions

Visit two cities in Southern Italy known for conical trulli and preserved cave dwellings. Enjoy AC transfers from Bari.

• Day out to Alberobello and Matera in a private minibus or minivan from a former terminus in Bari. You will be part of a small cohort of 8-19 fellow travelers.
• You'll get air-conditioned pick up and drop, a checkpoint assistant who can speak English and Italian, and free time to explore Aberobello and Matera. Additionally, included audio guides and brochures will ensure you're well equipped to make the most of your day.
• Alberobello: See 1000+ trulli stone houses from the 13th century famed for their conical roofs. Cover highlights like Casa d’Amore, Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio, and the panoramic terrace of the Belvedere.
• Matera: From the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna overlooking the Gravina to the timeless frescoes of Santa Lucia alle Malve, every corner exudes charm. Visitors can explore the preserved Casa Grotto, which has been furnished to reflect the daily life of its former inhabitants, offering an authentic experience of life in the Sassi during earlier centuries.
• Return: Arrive at the checkpoint in Matera communicated in the voucher. By 6:30pm, you will head back to Bari.

Inclusions #

• Private transfers in either an AC minivan (8 seater) or minibus (19-seater) from Bari

• English or Italian-speaking check-in assistant

• Free time to explore in Alberobello

• Free time to explore in Matera

• Audio guide

• Digital and printed brochure

• Snack

Exclusions #

• Meals

• Entry to attractions

• Live guide

Inclusions #

• Tuk-tuk tour of Sassi of Matera

• English or Italian-speaking porter guide

• Digital audio guide (Android/iOS)

• Entry to Cave House

• Informative city map

Exclusions #

• Transfers

• Meals

• Personal purchases

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• A fully charged smartphone and headphones for the audio guide (Android/iOS)

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Pram/stroller accessible

Additional information

• The experience may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions.
• Entry to the Cave House is included.

Explore ancient rock formations & cave dwellings that date 9,000 years on this expert-led walking tour.

• Day out to Matera’s Sassi districts with entries to key attractions led by a local expert.
• You'll get a guided 2-hour walk that takes you across two key Matera districts, church and cave-house entry, and a city map.
• Rupestrian Cave of San Antonio: Gain entry to this abbot that's dug into a cave featuring frescoes and Byzantine-era art.
• Cave House: This structure was inhabited until as early as 50 years ago. It offers excellent insights into how the inhabitants once lived.
• Other attractions: Francesco church. Porta Pistoia, Church of San Pietro.

Inclusions #

• Tour of Sassi of Matera across the Barisano and Caveoso districts

• Certified guide in English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian (as per option selected)

• Entry to Church of Saint Anthony Abbot

• Entry to the cave house 'C’era una volta'

• Map of the city

• Discount coupon for food/drinks

Exclusions #

• Meals

• Transfers

• Personal purchases

• Gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Accessibility

• This tour is not recommended for people with mobility challenges.

Additional information

• Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the experience.
• Photography is permitted during the experience.

From cliffside panoramas to historic trulli lanes, enjoy Puglia’s full spectrum in one guided day trip with no logistics worries.

• Day out to: Polignano a Mare and Alberobello from Bari on a round-trip bus journey through the Apulian countryside.
• You’ll get: Guided exploration in Polignano a Mare and Alberobello, optional scenic boat ride, street food tasting or panoramic Tuk Tuk tour in Polignano (based on availability); plus free time to stroll historic streets and shop local crafts.
• Polignano a Mare: Depending upon availability you’ll enjoy a scenic boat tour along the Adriatic, a guided street food tasting, or a panoramic Tuk Tuk tour. Wrap up your experience with free time for lunch or take a stroll through whitewashed streets.
• Alberobello: Explore the UNESCO-listed town with your guide, learning about its historic cone-roofed homes and traditional construction techniques.

Inclusions #

• Guided day trip to Polignano a Mare and Alberobello

• Round-trip bus transfers from Bari

• An English-speaking guide

• A group of up to 30 guests

What to bring

• Please carry a valid ID for verification purposes.

Accessibility 

• This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users..

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