Overview
It’s one of the most unique and spectacular places in Italy or anywhere in the world.Until the 1950s, Matera was a source of shame for Italy, a place of poverty, malaria and high rates of infant mortality, where people lived in caves without electricity, running water or sewage. Carlo Levi’s book "Christ Stopped at Eboli" raised awareness of the desperate conditions people were living in and about half of the 30,000 population were moved to new homes in the modern part of the city between 1953 and 1968. Matera is located in a remote corner of Southern Italy in the small region of Basilicata. It’s not the easiest place to reach which is why it has managed to remain relatively unknown, especially to foreign tourists, although since it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 visitor numbers are slowly growing and many of the caves have been transformed into stylish hotels and restaurants. Don't forget to visit Matera!
What's Included
- Entrance tickets in Palombaro Lungo
- Entrance tickets at the "rupestre" Church
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Entrance tickets in an ancient typical house
- Private walking tour with local professional tour guide
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
What To Expect
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Rome (pass by)
Sassi di Matera
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Palombaro Lungo
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking on eneven ground;
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