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Trekking towards Torrente Gravina and Rupestrian Churches of the Murgia
Product code 14534P18
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From EUR 75
Dates
May 27, 2026 to Jan 12, 2027
Start times
6:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Travelers
Child ages 0-0, Youth ages 7-15, Adult ages 16-99
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GUIDED HIKING TOUR IN ENGLISH, Trekking towards Torrente Gravina and Rupestrian Churches of the Murgia
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Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Europe/Rome
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From
From EUR 75
Trekking towards Torrente Gravina and Rupestrian Churches of the Murgia





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Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
The vast Murgia plateau facing the Sassi of Matera constitutes the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera, which has also been declared a World Heritage Site since 2007. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: "Gravine". The show that appears before the eyes is truly breathtaking, since the whole inhabited area of the Sassi appears in all its splendor beyond the ravine. In a surprising and fascinating naturalistic context, following an initially somewhat steep path, accompanied by Environmental Naturalistic Guides, you descend towards the Gravina stream near which, in an area rich in vegetation, there is a characteristic Rock Church which " speaks to us” of the past. Looking up… the Sassi…. seen from the stream… amazement! Return to the Murgecchia plain and skirt the Gravina.
Overview
The vast Murgia plateau facing the Sassi of Matera constitutes the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera, which has also been declared a World Heritage Site since 2007. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: "Gravine". The show that appears before the eyes is truly breathtaking, since the whole inhabited area of the Sassi appears in all its splendor beyond the ravine. In a surprising and fascinating naturalistic context, following an initially somewhat steep path, accompanied by Environmental Naturalistic Guides, you descend towards the Gravina stream near which, in an area rich in vegetation, there is a characteristic Rock Church which " speaks to us” of the past. Looking up… the Sassi…. seen from the stream… amazement! Return to the Murgecchia plain and skirt the Gravina.
What's Included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed hiking guide
Not included
Gratuities
Everything not specified under "includes"
Meeting and Pickup
End point
Bus Station
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hours 35 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Since 2007, the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera has also been declared a World Heritage Site. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: "Gravine". The show that appears before the eyes is truly breathtaking, since the whole inhabited area of the Sassi appears in all its splendor beyond the ravine. During this historical-naturalistic walk, the visitor will be able to follow the path of man: from the Palaeolithic settlements to the entrenched Neolithic villages of "Murgia Timone", from the pastoral communities of the Middle Ages to the rock settlements of the Greek-Byzantine hermitic communities that plateau they founded monasteries, graduations and Rock Churches. Along the route of this guided trek you reach the bottom of the valley of the Gravina torrent.
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
Our Lady of Monteverde Rock Church
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.7
3 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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