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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
Leave Matera with private pick-up from your accommodation and explore two remarkable sites in the Basilicata countryside.
Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, a rock-hewn church known for its rare 8th–9th-century frescoes, with an audio guide that explains the biblical scenes and their meaning. As you explore the painted story of Genesis, you will also discover an intriguing detail: the forbidden fruit is not shown as an apple, revealing a different and more surprising interpretation of the original scene.
Continue to Masseria Dragone for a tasting that includes a charcuterie board with local cold cuts, traditional bread, crunchy taralli, and a glass of local wine. After this flavorful break, stop at the San Giuliano Dam to enjoy a scenic view before reaching Miglionico.
Walk through the medieval village with a licensed guide and visit Malconsiglio Castle, linked to the historic Conspiracy of the Barons. Wrap up the tour and return comfortably to your accommodation in Matera.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please share the exact pick-up address at least a couple of days before the tour.
Itinerary
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Matera (Pass by)
Start your day at 10:30 AM with a convenient private pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Matera, then relax on board as you travel into the Basilicata countryside.
Admission ticket free -
1Cripta del Peccato Originale
Step inside one of Basilicata’s most extraordinary rupestrian sites and discover its ancient frescoes with the included ticket and audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Italian.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Take a flavorful break in a traditional countryside setting and taste an aperitif with local products paired with a glass of wine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Pause along the route and admire a scenic natural viewpoint surrounded by the quiet landscapes of Basilicata.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Follow your guide through the medieval streets of Miglionico and uncover the charm, stories, and traditions of this historic village.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Enter the symbolic castle of Miglionico and listen as your guide brings its legends, noble intrigues, and medieval history to life.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Matera (Pass by)
Sit back and enjoy the return journey, with drop-off at your accommodation in Matera at approximately 4:00-4:30 PM.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up time can be adjusted according to travelers’ needs, subject to availability and prior confirmation
- The visit inside the Crypt of Original Sin is a shared experience lasting approximately 30 minutes
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up time can be adjusted according to travelers’ needs, subject to availability and prior confirmation
- The visit inside the Crypt of Original Sin is a shared experience lasting approximately 30 minutes
- A maximum of 20 people is allowed inside the Crypt at the same time
- Please inform the tour operator about your preferred audio guide language after completing your booking
- The itinerary may vary slightly due to operational needs, weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances, while maintaining the quality of the experience
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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 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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