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
  • 2022 PRICES: Depending on request, period & standard of accommodation

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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

    “Dear Marcello, We had an amazing time. The coast is incredibly beautiful, and your directions were very clear and easy to follow, even if sometimes I wished they said, “Walk to the nearest set of escalators and step on them” – lots of stairs, but always worth it when we got to the top. Thank you so much – it was one of my best holidays ever.”

    “The Jewels of the Amalfi Coast” – self-guided walking tour – 2010

    Caroline Smith

    Ed & Lynn W - testimonials - www.icnosadventures.com

    “Marcello/Anna
    the entire trip was amazing.
    Our experience with ICNOS was perfect from end to end. From the pick up in Napoli to the race from Sorrento to Napoli to catch the bus to Bari. The trip was extremely organized with perfect hotel locations and very detailed mapping. Each day the hiking was better then the last and the final two days were totally breath taking
    We will also update our Trip Advisor profile. Ed & Lynn”

    “The Jewels of Southern Italy” self-guided walking tour – Sept 2013

    Ed & Lynn W. – Toronto, Ontario