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Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

3 Hours Round trip from Matera Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided sunset walk in the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches
02 Shared round-trip transfer from Matera city center included
03 Visit Murgia Timone, the Belvedere, and an ancient Neolithic village
04 See the rupestrian churches of San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte
05 Admire Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 17th centuries
06 Walk scenic trails above the Gravina canyon
07 Visit Golgota hill, a filming location for The Passion of the Christ
08 Enjoy sunset views over Matera’s Sassi from the Belvedere

Explore the rugged landscape just beyond Matera on a guided sunset tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. With shared round-trip transfer from the city center included, you’ll reach Murgia Timone to discover one of the area’s most important archaeological and natural settings.

Walk scenic paths above the Gravina canyon with your guide and visit remarkable rock-hewn churches, including San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte, where Byzantine frescoes reveal centuries of history. Along the way, see the ancient Neolithic village and Golgota hill, famously chosen as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ.

The experience ends at the Belvedere viewpoint at sunset, when the Sassi of Matera are bathed in warm golden light for one of the city’s most memorable views.

The experience ends at the Belvedere viewpoint at sunset, when the Sassi of Matera are bathed in warm golden light for one of the city’s most memorable views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Matera, Alta Murgia National Park

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Partenza Tour Tramite Trasferimento A/RTour nel Parco delle Murgia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Matera 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Certified tour guide
Shared round-trip transfer from Matera city center
Entry ticket to the protected Murgia Timone area and Belvedere viewpoint
Entry tickets to the rupestrian churches
10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
The actual tour time may vary from the scheduled time as it depends on the sunset time.