Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church

Matera, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the rock soul of Matera with a private tour in the Murgia Park following in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks in a position of sure visual impact.

You will take a real journey through time exploring the millennial roots of rock civilization. Your experience will start comfortably at our agency in the city center, meeting point and end of the tour. From here, we will move together by car to reach the prehistoric site of the Murgia Materana Park. The experience begins with a suggestive path along the paths of the Murgia, suspended on the deep ravine, among the countless caves of the Paleolithic era, villages and cave houses and religious retreats of the Basilian Monks, you will make a photo-stop stop on one of the most beautiful viewpoints.

What's included

  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Parco della Murgia Materana
    1h 30m
    Discover the rock soul of Matera: a private tour in the Murgia Park on the trail of Basilian monks. Embark on a journey back in time to discover the most authentic and spiritual soul of Matera Accompanied by the scent of wild thyme, you will follow in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks who, having fled the East, found refuge and places of prayer in these caves. The Guide will show you how monasticism shaped the landscape, transforming simple natural cavities into hermitage complexes and rock churches of extraordinary beauty. You will make a panoramic stop on one of the most spectacular natural lookouts, from which you can enjoy a frontal and unparalleled view of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina canyon, perfect for unforgettable photo shoots in an atmosphere of total peace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

End point

Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.

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