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Discover the enchanting Matera, the City of Sassi, through our exciting Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and the Idris
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Description
Explore the secrets of Matera with our captivating guided tour of the Sassi and the Madonna dell'Idris.
Your unforgettable journey begins in the picturesque "Piazza Pascoli," the pulsating heart of Matera and the starting point for an extraordinary adventure. From here, in front of the majestic "Palazzo Lanfranchi," former seat of the high school attended by the great Giovanni Pascoli between 1882 and 1884, your experience comes to life.
Guided by our expert guide, you will immerse yourself in the incredible panorama that unfolds over the famous Sassi of Matera and the magnificent "Parco della Murgia Materana," offering a view that could be described as unparalleled in the entire world. The highlight of your journey will be the up-close encounter with the majesty of the Rock Church "Madonna dell'Idris," a hidden gem that you will explore in detail during the walk.
Your guided tour will wind through the charming alleys and picturesque stairs of the Sassi, giving you a close-up look at unique views, ancient arches, and fascinating homes steeped in history. Your guide, a passionate storyteller, will reveal secrets and anecdotes that make every step an exciting discovery.
The experience is enriched by a visit to the evocative Barbaric Cemetery, the history of the Church of "San Pietro Caveoso," and an incursion into a typically furnished Cave House, complete with a perfectly functioning Cistern for water collection.
Our tour, with a minimum duration of two hours, promises a captivating adventure that may surprise you with small variations, providing a unique and authentic experience. Choose our guided tour and experience Matera in an engaging way, discovering the magic of its hidden treasures with us!
The prices are related to the Italian tour bookable here; for other languages, please request a quote.
Conditions
- Number of person: min 2 e max 20 (adult).
- Duration: 2h circa.
- Orari di partenza:specify in the request
- Cost: Request a quote
- Meeting point: Piazza San Francesco, 2.
- The cost of the tour includes:Entrance into a cave house, cistern house and the rock churches Madonna de Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
- N.B. the itinerary may undergo very small variations depending on the guide on duty.
Visits can also be carried out in the following languages: English, German, French and Spanish (request a quote).
The prices are related to the Italian tour bookable here; for other languages, please request a quote.

Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and the Madonna dell'Idris
Timeline
First stepPiazzetta Pascoli
Panoramic point overlooking the Caveoso stone and the church of Santa Maria de IdrisSecond stageRock church of the Madonna dell'Idris
a rock complex of two adjacent churches with entrance included in the cost of the tourTerza tappaPiazza San Pietro Caveoso
Continuing, you reach "Piazza San Pietro Caveoso built overlooking the ravineFourth stageBarbarian Cemetery
A necropolis from the Lombard era preserved to this day.Fifth stageCave house
Typically furnished cave house, complete with a fully functional cistern for water collection.Come back inReturn to the meeting point
The tour ends after approximately two hours at the starting point.
N.B. l'itinerario potrebbe subire delle piccolissime variazioni in base alla guida di turno.





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