Private day trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari

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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Depart from Bari in a comfortable private minivan for a tour of Alberobello and Matera, two gems of Southern Italy.

Upon arrival in Alberobello, join the group, accompanied by an expert guide, and explore the charming Rione Aia Piccola. Step inside a furnished trullo house to discover the traditions of its inhabitants. Admire the breathtaking view from Belvedere S. Lucia. Continue your walk through Rione Monti, where you will find unique souvenirs to take home.

After a free lunch, continue to Matera, the city of the Sassi, and join a guided tour of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. With your guide, explore the fascinating rock-hewn churches, such as Sant’Antonio Abate, and visit the Casa Grotta, a historic cave dwelling furnished with period utensils and furniture, offering a glimpse into the rural life of the past.

At the end of the tour, return to Bari in the evening. An unforgettable experience filled with history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes!
Note: The order of city visits may vary for organizational reasons.

Options

Day Trip: Transfer+ENG guide

Day Trip with guided tours: The day trip includes a private round-trip transfer and join-in guided tours in Matera and Alberobello in English.
Pickup included

Day Trip: Transfer+IT guide

Day Trip with guided tours: The day trip includes a private round-trip transfer and join-in guided tours in Matera and Alberobello in Italian
Pickup included

What's included

  • Customized pick-up and drop-off in Bari for a comfortable ride
  • Join-in walking guided tour in the Sassi of Matera
  • Toursit support via phone, email, and WhatsApp
  • Entrance fee to the Rock Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee to the Casa Grotta of Matera
  • Join-in walking guided tour of the Trulli of Alberobello
  • Roun-trip private transfer by minivan with complimentary water bottles on board
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Cathedral (1,50 € fee)

What to expect

  1. Bari
    1h
    Meeting at the agreed-upon meeting point and departure by private minivan to the first destination - Alberobello or Matera.
    Note: The order of the visits may vary for organizational reasons.
  2. Alberobello
    15m
    Arrive in Alberobello, meet the guide, and join the group. Start the guided tour, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
  3. Rione Aia Piccola
    30m
    Visit the Rione Aia Piccola, the only area untouched by commercial activities, still used for residential purposes today. This area best preserves the charm of the old medieval village.
    Step inside a trullo house and discover the main furnishings and utensils used by its inhabitants.
  4. Casa D'Amore
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit to "Casa d'Amore," a National Monument since 1930, which is an example of the technical and architectural transition from the early trullo houses to the 19th-century dwellings.
  5. Parrocchia Sant'Antonio di Padova
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Concluding visit to the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio, located in the highest part of the city, resembling a typical house from the outside.
  6. Rione Monti
    30m
    Stroll in the monumental trulli area, "Rione Monti," famous for its more than one thousand trulli, now used as souvenir shops, artisan workshops, bars, and restaurants.
  7. Matera
    2h
    Arrive in the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Enjoy free time to savor the local flavors at your own pace.
  8. 5m
    Meeting at the agency for the guided walking tour of the Sassi of Matera, through alleys and houses carved into the rock.
  9. Chiesa S. Francesco d'Assisi
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour begins with an external visit to the Church of Purgatory and continues in Piazza di San Francesco with explanations of the church (from the outside) and the nearby Piazza del Sedile.
  10. Sassi di Matera
    1h
    Walk through the Sassi of Matera, a labyrinth of alleys and stairways, alternating between ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of the ancient rock-hewn dwellings.
  11. Chiesa Rupestre Sant'Antonio Abate
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit to the ancient rock church with its frescoes.
  12. Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Exploration of the Casa Grotta, an ancient home furnished with traditional tools and furniture.
  13. Bari
    1h
    Departure from Matera in the late afternoon. Arrival in Bari in the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Inform us about the exact pick-up location. We will provide you with the details on the vehicle and driver the day before the service.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shared tour, private transport. The tours will be shared with other guests

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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