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- English
- Italian
Discover Matera on a comfortable day trip from Alberobello with shared round-trip transfer included. This experience offers two flexible options to suit your travel style.
Option 1 – Guided Day Trip:
After arrival near Castello Tramontano, enjoy some free time before joining a licensed local guide for a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Sassi districts. Explore Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, visit a traditional Casa Grotta, and enter the evocative Rock Church of San Antonio Abate while learning about Matera’s unique history and cave-dwelling heritage.
Option 2 – Transfer with Free Time:
Travel with shared transport and enjoy approximately three hours of free time to explore Matera independently. Walk through panoramic viewpoints, visit artisan shops, relax in cafés, or explore museums at your own pace before returning to Alberobello.
This shared experience is ideal for travelers who want an authentic introduction to Matera without worrying about logistics.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival, please look for the shuttle bus with the “Day Trip” sign.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Meet your driver in Alberobello and travel comfortably by shared shuttle to Matera.
Admission ticket free -
Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy (Pass by)
Drop-off at Castello Tramontano.
Admission ticket free -
1Matera
For those who booked the "Guided tour" option: upon arrival, enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time before joining the 2-hour Sassi guided tour. For those who booked the "Transfer & Free time" option: Enjoy approximately 3 hours to explore Matera independently.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Sassi di Matera
For those who booked the "Guided tour" option: meet your licensed local guide at Martulli Viaggi DMC office at 12:30 PM and begin a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Sassi districts, including Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. Discover rock-hewn houses, ancient churches, panoramic viewpoints, and the unique urban landscape carved into stone.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
For those who booked the "Guided tour" option: during the walking tour, explore the evocative Chiesa Rupestre di San Antonio Abate, carved directly into the rock.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Casa Grotta Narrante
For those who booked the "Guided tour" option: visit a traditional Casa Grotta, preserved as a living museum.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy (Pass by)
At the end of the guided tour, head to Castello Tramontano for the return transfer to Alberobello.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 5 participants. You will be contacted a few days before departure to confirm the tour.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 5 participants. You will be contacted a few days before departure to confirm the tour.
- In case of cancellation, a full refund or an alternative departure will be offered.
- A WhatsApp message with full tour details will be sent the day before the tour.
- Children aged 0–5 must sit on a parent’s or accompanying adult’s lap.
- The route includes steps, slopes, and narrow alleys; a moderate level of mobility is required.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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