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
  • 2024 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

    “We have been wanting to write to you and have just now got the time. Thank you so much for providing us with the most memorable trip ever. Every aspect of the trip was perfect. We had no idea what to expect and it was all better then we could have imagined, from the pick up at the Naples airport to the drop off at the cruise in Civitavecchia, it all went smoothly. We so enjoyed you & Barbara and felt like we had made new friends in both of you. I hope that one day you and your wife are able to come to Vancouver Island and see where we live. Once again thank you for making our trip fantastic and maybe we can come and travel with you another time. We will certainly recommend you to everyone. I have attached a few pictures that you had asked for.
    Linda & Bruce”

    “Amalfi Coast Walking Tour” guided  tour – October 2011

    Linda & Bruce G. Nanaimo B.C. Canada

    “Ciao, Hope all is well. We are back in the USA and we just wanted to send a note to you thanking you for a wonderful hiking experience. We all had a fantastic time! Your suggestions and self-guided walks were wonderful and the hotels provided beautiful views over the Mediterranean. Thank you so much for booking these hotel rooms. The staff at all the hotels were so friendly and handled our luggage without a problem.
    We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class and loved the Path to the Gods. We made it to Pompeii and we were very glad that we did.[…] Thanks again and hope to take other hiking trips in Italy someday.
    Warm regards, Sharon & Fred “

    “The Jewels of the Amalfi Coast” self-guided walking tour – Oct 2013

    Sharon & Fred – Omaha, NE. USA