9-Hour Private Matera and Alberobello Tour from Bari with UNESCO Sites

9 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby in Bari or Bari Cruise Port (under the ship) Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day: Matera and Alberobello
02 Walk through Matera's Sassi districts, rupestrian cave churches, and Gravina canyon viewpoints
03 Discover Alberobello's iconic trulli in Rione Monti, Aia Piccola, and Sant'Antonio
04 Enjoy free time in both towns for local cuisine, artisan shopping, and photography
05 Travel in private air-conditioned comfort with a dedicated driver and licensed local guide

Discover two of Southern Italy's most captivating UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this private tour from Bari. Explore Matera's ancient cave dwellings, rock-hewn churches, and dramatic Gravina canyon viewpoints, then continue through the scenic Valle d'Itria to Alberobello, famed for its iconic whitewashed trulli. With a dedicated private vehicle, professional driver, and expert licensed local guide reserved exclusively for your party, the experience combines guided visits with free time for lunch, photos, artisan shopping, and independent strolls.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bari, Matera, Alberobello

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Matera and Alberobello Private Day Tour from Bari

09:00 - Hotel / Cruise Port pick-up in Bari in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your dedicated tour guide and driver.

09:00-10:15 - Scenic transfer through the Apulian countryside from Bari to Matera.

10:15-12:15 - Guided walking tour of Matera (UNESCO World Heritage Site): explore Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso, rupestrian cave churches, and breathtaking panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Gravina canyon.

12:15-13:15 - Free time in Matera for lunch (optional traditional Lucanian lunch or pizza menu) and independent strolls through the historic quarters.

13:15-14:30 - Transfer from Matera across the scenic Valle d'Itria to Alberobello.

14:30-16:00 - Guided walking tour of Alberobello (UNESCO World Heritage Site): discover the historic trulli districts of Rione Monti and Aia Piccola, and visit the unique trullo church of Sant'Antonio.

16:00-16:30 - Free time in Alberobello for photos, artisan craft shopping, and local tastings.

16:30-18:00 - Comfortable return transfer back to Bari with drop-off directly at your hotel or cruise ship terminal.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel lobby in Bari or Bari Cruise Port (under the ship) 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private service: vehicle, professional driver, and dedicated tour guide exclusively for your group
Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Bari or Bari Cruise Ship Port
Round-trip private transfer (Bari -> Matera -> Alberobello -> Bari) in air-conditioned comfort
Guided walking tour of Matera (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Guided walking tour of Alberobello (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Dedicated free time in Matera and Alberobello for sightseeing and shopping
All tolls, fuel, parking fees, and agency assistance

What's Not Included

Lunch and beverages (optional lunch add-on available: Pizza menu at €25 per person, traditional menu at €30 per person)
Monument / cave house entrance fees (optional on-site)
Ape Calessino (tuk-tuk) tour in Matera (available on request with supplement)
Gratuities and personal expenses
Anything not explicitly mentioned in "What's Included"

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
Camera or smartphone
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Water bottle
A light jacket or layer depending on the season

Know before you go

Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended due to cobblestones, inclines, and steps in Matera and Alberobello.
This is a 100% private tour reserved exclusively for your party, ensuring flexible timing and customized attention.
For cruise passengers, please provide your ship name, docking time, and all-aboard time upon booking to ensure perfectly timed departures and guaranteed return well ahead of departure.

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