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Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church
Product code 5627706P16
From
From EUR 45
Dates
Available from Feb 4, 2026
Start times
12:30 PM, 10:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Youth ages 13-24, Adult ages 25-59, Senior ages 60-80
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Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
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From
From EUR 45
Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Discover the rock soul of Matera with a private tour in the Murgia Park following in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks in a position of sure visual impact. You will take a real journey through time exploring the millennial roots of rock civilization. Your experience will start comfortably at our agency in the city center, meeting point and end of the tour. From here, we will move together by car to reach the prehistoric site of the Murgia Materana Park. The experience begins with a suggestive path along the paths of the Murgia, suspended on the deep ravine, among the countless caves of the Paleolithic era, villages and cave houses and religious retreats of the Basilian Monks, you will make a photo-stop stop on one of the most beautiful viewpoints.
Overview
Discover the rock soul of Matera with a private tour in the Murgia Park following in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks in a position of sure visual impact. You will take a real journey through time exploring the millennial roots of rock civilization. Your experience will start comfortably at our agency in the city center, meeting point and end of the tour. From here, we will move together by car to reach the prehistoric site of the Murgia Materana Park. The experience begins with a suggestive path along the paths of the Murgia, suspended on the deep ravine, among the countless caves of the Paleolithic era, villages and cave houses and religious retreats of the Basilian Monks, you will make a photo-stop stop on one of the most beautiful viewpoints.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
End point
Our meeting point is located in the center of Matera, in a street that flows into the central Via Lucana, exactly 250 MT from the Central Railway Station and 100 MT from the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
Discover the rock soul of Matera: a private tour in the Murgia Park on the trail of Basilian monks. Embark on a journey back in time to discover the most authentic and spiritual soul of Matera Accompanied by the scent of wild thyme, you will follow in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks who, having fled the East, found refuge and places of prayer in these caves. The Guide will show you how monasticism shaped the landscape, transforming simple natural cavities into hermitage complexes and rock churches of extraordinary beauty. You will make a panoramic stop on one of the most spectacular natural lookouts, from which you can enjoy a frontal and unparalleled view of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina canyon, perfect for unforgettable photo shoots in an atmosphere of total peace.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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