Matera, the James Bond Bridge and the Flavours of Altamura
Live an exclusive experience between Basilicata and Puglia, combining cinema, history and haute gastronomy in a single stress-free tour.
Why choose this tour:
Explore the Sassi (UNESCO) with an expert Guide in Italian English Spanish French or Portuguese optional (extra cost) For an even more suggestive and relaxing experience, you can choose to visit the Sassi aboard a characteristic tuk tuk (extra cost) or visit Matera on your own with our tips , Gravina in Puglia : Photo stop on the famous Ponte Acquedotto. Walk on the set of No Time to Die (James Bond) and admire the breathtaking canyon.
Altamura Enjoy the freedom to discover the "Lioness of Puglia". Visit the majestic Cathedral of Frederick II and lose yourself among the characteristic "claustri".
Self-guided Oven Tour: We will guide you to 2 historic medieval ovens to taste the legendary PDO Bread and freshly baked hot focaccia.
What's included
Bottled water
FREE WIFI IN YOUR CAR
Air-conditioned vehicle
Official 2 h Guide to Matera
possibility to have lunch in the two high-wall ovens
Calessino bee tour in Matera Duration 1h, with audio guide You visit both stones
What to expect
Bari
1h
Travelers, after going to the meeting place indicated on the site, will leave for Matera
Sassi di Matera
3h
Once you arrive in Matera, you will be amazed at the sight of the "Western Jerusalem". At this stage, we have provided two different ways to enjoy the city, so as to meet your every need:
For those who want to delve into the thousand-year history of this unique place in the world, you can take advantage of a guided tour with a local Pro Guide. The Guide will take you on an exclusive walk through the Sassi districts explaining the evolution of cave houses, cave churches and the secrets of a cave civilization dating back to the Paleolithic. The tour takes place entirely in English, Italian, Spanish or French alternatively For an even more suggestive and relaxing experience, you can choose to visit the Sassi aboard a characteristic tuk tuk with audio guide in multiple languages
If you prefer to explore Matera at your own pace, you will have free time at your disposal.
Matera
30m
Travellers returning to the pre-arranged meeting point with the driver will be escorted to the famous Roman aqueduct bridge of Gravina di Puglia famous for the film 007
Ponte Viadotto - Acquedotto Madonna della Stella
30m
After the historic charm of the Sassi, we will move to the coast for a leap into modernity... and in the great action cinema!
Photo stop: The Adriatic Bridge (James Bond Location)
We will stop for 30 minutes at the Adriatic Bridge, Bari's new steel giant, which has officially become part of the James Bond myth.
* Film Set: This bridge was chosen as the location for the 25th film in the 007 saga, "No Time to Die". You can walk on the same tarmac where the most famous secret agent in the world sped during the shooting in Puglia.
* Iconic design: With its 78-metre central pylon and white cables stretched out to sea, the bridge represents the contemporary face of the city.
* Starshots: You will have time to take stunning photos of the property, capturing that clean, futuristic aesthetic that has bewitched Hollywood filmmakers.
Ponte Viadotto - Acquedotto Madonna della Stella
15m
Travellers returning to the pre-arranged meeting point with the driver, will be accompanied at Altamura .
Altamura
1h 30m
After admiring the imposing Aqueduct Bridge of Gravina, the next stop is Porta Bari, the monumental entrance to the heart of Altamura. Here you will be welcomed in the medieval village for a journey through time and taste.
The Treasures of Altamura
* The oldest bakeries in Europe: You will visit Santa Caterina (1391) and Santa Chiara (1423). In these medieval ovens, PDO bread is still baked in wood following centuries-old rituals.
* Altamura Man: You'll learn the story of the world's only remaining intact Neanderthal skeleton, a 150,000-year-old paleontological treasure.
What to eat
The protagonist is the Bread of Altamura PDO, famous for its two forms: "U sckuanète" (crossed, high) and the "Puccia" (lower, priest's hat).
Do not miss to taste:
1. Local focaccia: Crispy and rich in tomato.
2. Father Peppe: The ancient walnut digestive liquor.
An experience that combines archaeology with rural culture.
Altamura
45m
returned to the meeting point all travelers will return to Bari
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Andrea Vento Travels Bari
End point
Andrea Vento Travels Bari
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
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