Discovering Matera

Description

Matera is a small jewel carved out of the mountains. Time seems to have stood still in the city of Basilicata, where the surrounding landscape is not unlike a painting. Matera, which in past years has captivated photographers and filmmakers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Mel Gibson, has a unique charm. A complex beauty that can only be understood when walking around the narrow alleys of the historic center and the houses carved out of the tuff. The layers of history and the delicate relationship with the surrounding nature make it an amazing open-air museum.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Matera:  one of the European Capitals of Culture in 2019. It’s also known for its extensive collection of troglodytic cave dwellings, rock-cut architecture, rupestrian art, ancestral history and cultural heritage.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with an English-speaking guide on shared basis (Day 1)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Matera

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Dimora del Monaco or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-night in Matera

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Dimora del Monaco or similar 4*


MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: evening guided walking tour in Matera (Day 1), bread making class (Day 2), entrance fee and the audioguide in the Crypt of the Original Sin (Day 3)

Excluded

  • Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Visa fees
  • International or domestic flights 
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Tips and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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