OVERVIEW
Explore Matera overlooking one of the most spectacular sights in Italy: the “Sassi di Matera" (meaning "Stones of Matera") - old stone dwellings excavated from the natural grottos. Go south & jump into the past ...reach Matera!
  • ACTIVITY: Self-guided cultural tour
  • NAME: Matera Short Break
  • TRIP CODE: ICMSB
  • DURATION: 3 days/2 nights
  • GRADE: easy
  • 2025 PRICES: According to the period required

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    ITINERARY

    Day 1 - Welcome in Matera

    Arrival on your own in Matera.
    Depending on your arrival time you could enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city or a relaxing time at the hotel.
    Overnight: selected accommodation in Matera

    Day 2 - Matera Highlights

    Explore Matera overlooking one of the most spectacular sights in Italy: the “Sassi di Matera" (meaning "Stones of Matera") - old stone dwellings excavated from the natural grottos. The Sassi, of prehistoric origin, are supposed to be some of the first human settlements in Italy. These cave dwellings look untouched since the time they were built and Matera looks so much like the ancient Middle East that Mel Gibson, for his Passion of the Christ, used it in his depiction of Christ’s life. Enjoy the Sassi passing the remains of churches all along this rugged wilderness and traversing alleyways, stone staircases and labyrinthine streets experiencing an enlightening escape from the present. That is the beauty of Matera: enter into the Sassi and never find your way out!
    Overnight: selected accommodation in Matera

    Day 3 - Departure

    Our trip ends after breakfast .
    INCLUSIONS
    • 2 nights in MATERA
    • Meals: 2 breakfasts
    • Travel info & map
    ITEMS NOT INCLUDED:
    • Visas, Airfare & airport taxes
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Drinks
    • Public transportations (train/bus/ferry tickets) not mentioned in “Inclusions”
    • Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Anything not mentioned in “inclusions”

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    TESTIMONIALS

    “Ciao Anna and Marcello!
    We had a very nice trip to Italy late August – beginning of September this year. We stayed in Monterosso which is one of the five villages for four days. It was good starting point for walking with very frequent trains arrivals. This area is unique and picturesque. It is well organiced for walking in quiet environment with minimal traffic. After our stay in Monterosso we stayed in Santa Margherita Ligure for two days and walked between San Fruttoso and Portofino which is very nice walk. The walks were well organiced and diverse.
    In hole we were very satisfied with our trip and many things to see and experience in these six days. All the hikes were very well chosen and interesting. This area is great and I am sure that the Amalfi coast is interesting too, I hope we will come back later and then we will have you in mind.
    Thank you very much and good luck.
    Anna, Pétur, Guðrún, Ólafur, Sigurlaug and Snæbjörn from Iceland”

    “Walking the Cinque Terre” – self-guided walking tour – Sept 2012 

    Anna, Pétur, Guðrún, Ólafur, Sigurlaug and Snæbjörn from Iceland

    “We had an absolutely wonderful time in Italy, made perfect by your excellent planning for us. We will be getting a raving review onto your web page. In the meantime, we have told all our friends, especially our hiking friends, what a wonderful trip we had.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH! Pat”

    “The Jewels of the Amalfi Coast” self-guided walking tour – Oct 2014

    Pat & Robert R. – Wisconsis, US