Matera Short Break - Sassi di Matera

SELF-GUIDED CULTURAL TOUR

MATERA SHORT BREAK

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

OVERVIEW

ACTIVITY: Self-guided cultural tour
NAME: Matera Short Break
TRIP CODE: ICMSB
DURATION: 3 days/2 nights
GRADE: easy
2023 PRICES: Depending on request, period & standard of accommodation

GALLERY

: cycling in apulia

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

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”

BACK TO ADVENTURES

BACK TO APULIA TOURS

TESTIMONIALS

“Ciao Marcello and Anna et al,
It has taken me longer than intended to mention some of the things that we found to be significant in allowing us to relax and enjoy oursurroundings.
Understanding the Language was an issue we thought could prove troublesome but it was not an issue. Every person were introduced to Icnos were interesting, very helpful and were never late or missing from the nominated place/location. The accommodation we enjoyed was well matched to most of the things we like , interesting locations, quality meals where we stayed and warm greetings from our hosts. Our arrival in Naples , the private pick-up and delivery to Cava de Tirreni was the trigger for our relaxing and enjoying ourselves . ICNOS organised some amazing hosts and we felt spoiled but appreciative of the planning and follow through (we certainly tested the system by not checking whether the taxi was DEFINATELY our booking) Marcello was most helpful in sorting out our initial mistakes and managed to keep his cool. The information package that we received when we checked into our Cava de Tirreni hotel was stunning and the comprehensive description of our future hikes helped us to rise early and get on the trail at each subsequent location. The Isle of Capri was a stunning surprise for us, the hike to the Blue Grotto along the cliff top tracks was superb, the colour of the sea, we rated it equal to the Path of the Gods Trek . We left Italy with broad smiles on our faces having had our best holiday yet and at my tender age of 70 I never felt that I would cover our ICNOS itinerary but my younger wife made sure we followed and enjoyed the next day treks.
Marcello and Anna, your organisational skills and the follow thru was appreciated. If you want to offer any of your future English speaking potential clients the opportunity to contact or discuss aspects of our hikes , you have my permission to share with them my email address.
Best Regards, Bob and Violet La Forest”

“Jewels of ITALY – 27 days in Italy with ICNOS Adventures – AUG 2013

Bob and Violet La Forest – Australia

“Ciao Anna and Marcello,
I returned safely to Toronto last week and have been adjusting to jet lag! It’s hard to believe I was hiking on the Amalfi Coast days ago. Thank you to Marcello for making this trip a wonderful experience…I have never hiked before and you were very encouraging, especially on the Path of the Gods!
All the hotels were lovely and the itinerary covered different flavours of the area. Such great memories and a desire to return one day!
Wishing you both well and continued growth and success in ICNOS.
Warmest regards, Ruth Goodman”

“Walking the Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Peninsula” – guided walking tour – Sept 2012

Ruth Goodman – Toronto, Canada

info@icnosadventures.com

Day 1 - Welcome in Matera

Day 2 - Matera Highlights

Day 3 - Departure

INQUIRY - Matera Short Break

Day 1 - Welcome in Matera

Day 2 - Matera Highlights

Day 3 - Departure