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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Leave Matera with private pick-up from your accommodation and explore two remarkable sites in the Basilicata countryside.
Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, a rock-hewn church known for its rare 8th–9th-century frescoes, with an audio guide that explains the biblical scenes and their meaning. As you explore the painted story of Genesis, you will also discover an intriguing detail: the forbidden fruit is not shown as an apple, revealing a different and more surprising interpretation of the original scene.
Continue to Masseria Dragone for a tasting that includes a charcuterie board with local cold cuts, traditional bread, crunchy taralli, and a glass of local wine. After this flavorful break, stop at the San Giuliano Dam to enjoy a scenic view before reaching Miglionico.
Walk through the medieval village with a licensed guide and visit Malconsiglio Castle, linked to the historic Conspiracy of the Barons. Wrap up the tour and return comfortably to your accommodation in Matera.
What's included
10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo in Matera
Complimentary bottled water on board
Private walking tour of Miglionico with a licensed guide
Private round-trip transfer from Matera by air-conditioned car or minivan
Entrance ticket to the Crypt of Original Sin with an audio guide
Visit to Malconsiglio Castle in Miglionico
Tourist assistance by phone, WhatsApp or email
Professional dedicated driver for the duration of the service
Lunch or full meal
Live guide in the Crypt of Original sin
What to expect
Matera
Pass by
Start your day at 10:30 AM with a convenient private pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Matera, then relax on board as you travel into the Basilicata countryside.
Cripta del Peccato Originale
30m · Admission ticket included
Step inside one of Basilicata’s most extraordinary rupestrian sites and discover its ancient frescoes with the included ticket and audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Italian.
30m · Admission ticket included
Take a flavorful break in a traditional countryside setting and taste an aperitif with local products paired with a glass of wine.
15m
Pause along the route and admire a scenic natural viewpoint surrounded by the quiet landscapes of Basilicata.
1h
Follow your guide through the medieval streets of Miglionico and uncover the charm, stories, and traditions of this historic village.
1h · Admission ticket included
Enter the symbolic castle of Miglionico and listen as your guide brings its legends, noble intrigues, and medieval history to life.
Matera
Pass by
Sit back and enjoy the return journey, with drop-off at your accommodation in Matera at approximately 4:00-4:30 PM.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please share the exact pick-up address at least a couple of days before the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick-up time can be adjusted according to travelers’ needs, subject to availability and prior confirmation
The visit inside the Crypt of Original Sin is a shared experience lasting approximately 30 minutes
A maximum of 20 people is allowed inside the Crypt at the same time
Please inform the tour operator about your preferred audio guide language after completing your booking
The itinerary may vary slightly due to operational needs, weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances, while maintaining the quality of the experience
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
