Italy · Archaeology

6-Hour Matera Sassi Tour with Parco della Murgia Materana

6 Hours Round trip from 75100 Matera Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Sassi districts of Matera, including Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano
02 Explore a rock church and a traditional cave house
03 Discover the rugged Parco della Murgia Materana with its cave-carved churches
04 Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Matera's ravine

Explore the Sassi districts of Matera and the Parco della Murgia Materana, known for their breathtaking views overlooking Matera's ravine. This 6-hour tour takes you through the ancient cave dwellings of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, with visits to a rock church, a cave house, and the rugged landscape of the Murgia park.

Explore the Sassi districts of Matera and the Parco della Murgia Materana, known for their breathtaking views overlooking Matera's ravine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Matera

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sassi Districts of Matera and Parco della Murgia Materana

Pick up from the hotel.
Visit the Sassi districts, including a rock church and a cave house. The Sassi di Matera are two districts - Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano - in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well known for their ancient cave dwellings dating back to the Paleolithic period. The "Sassi" have been described by Fodor's as one of the unique landscapes in Europe.
Have lunch and drive to the rock churches park called Parco della Murgia Materana to explore the area. It is a rugged regional park featuring churches carved out of caves.
Drop off at the hotel.