Matera Day Trip

Matera, a captivating town that has inspired numerous artists, is renowned for its stunning architecture and recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world. This day trip from Bari invites you to explore a town hewn from rock.

Day Trip Overview

Are you eager to uncover one of the planet's most ancient cities? Our adventure begins at the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, where we'll set off for a memorable day trip to Matera. Are you prepared for this experience?

After a scenic drive of about an hour, we will reach Matera, a city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for emerging from its storied past and flourishing as one of Italy's prime tourist attractions.

Our exploration will take us to a cave house, one of the town's key highlights, known for its unique cave city structure and an old town intricately formed into the rock.

To conclude our visit to Matera, we’ll enjoy a stroll through the fruit and vegetable market, offering a taste of the famous truffles and a chance to dive into the flavors of local cuisine. After this pause, you will have between 1 and 2 hours of free time to wander through Matera at your leisure before we make our return.

Finally, we will reconvene and journey back to Bari, arriving at the departure point approximately 6 hours later.