Top Matera Bus Tours - page 2

Try something new with this Crypt of Original Sin excursion with hassle-free transportation included. Tucked away in a cave on the stunning Mugia plateau near Matera, this hidden gem—often called the "Sistine Chapel of the south"—is truly one of a kind. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore its fascinating frescoes and uncover the rich history of Basilicata with ease.

We are local professional private drivers in English and Spanish. We will make you spend a magical experience with a very comfortable guide, with very experienced people. We have Mercedes vehicles: sedan car, minivan, minibus and coach 54 seats. We carry out transfers and excursions from every part of Campania and other Italian regions. Naples, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, Pompeii, Sorrento Peninsula, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Ravello, Paestum and so on. If you want to travel comfortably in good company anywhere in Italy: we are your solution !!! Relax while we take you wherever you want, even in distant places such as Caserta, Salerno, Avellino, Benevento, Rome, Florence, Pisa with the corresponding railway stations, ports and airports. All of our vehicles have the amenities you need.

Customers receive the bicycles in the agency where they will be briefed and given the route map. Near the agency clients can buy sandwiches and focaccia or soft drinks. Crossing the city, you reach a panoramic path that leads to the lake, crossing wheat fields and olive groves. The level of difficulty is easy, the average length is 18 km. The dam is also a WWF oasis, a true paradise a few kilometers from the city. At the end of the day, you can book the coming back by minivan.

Discovering Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becomes a unique experience with this tour we will explore where Matera was born. We will start with the breathtaking view of the belvedere of Matera and its prehistoric caverns dating back to the Lower Neolithic. Continue to the frescoed Sanctuary of Palomba, unique with the beautiful Byzantine fresco of Madonna Odigitria, the Madonna del Cammino famous for her pilgrimages in request of help from the farmers of Basilicata and nearby Puglia. And finally 1 hour visit of the beautiful Crypt of Original Sin. It stands right where the caves of prehistoric times are, the beautiful Sistine Chapel of Southern Italy dating back to the Lombard period, the oldest. It is embellished with a cycle of frescoes dated between the eighth and ninth centuries, drawn up by the artist known as the Painter of Flowers of Matera and expressing the historical characteristics of Benedictine-Beneventan art.

Discover the historic Vulture wine country outside the historic town of Matera that most tourists miss with this exclusive private wine tour. Explore the surrounding hills with a sommelier, stopping at two boutique cellars to visit the vineyards and aging rooms. Sample IGT and DOC red, white, and rosé wines and learn about the winemaking culture and history of this little-known corner of southern Italy.

Definitely one of the most spectacular rocky landscapes of Italy that testifies to the ancient relationship between nature and man, it is found in Basilicata, in Matera a few kilometers away from the border with Puglia.

Experience something truly unique with a half-day tour to Ginosa, departing comfortably from Matera with a private transfer. Sit back and relax as our van takes you through stunning landscapes to one of the most beautiful wine regions in Puglia. During the tour, you’ll explore ancient vineyards and olive groves, immersing yourself in the region’s rich tradition and natural beauty. You’ll learn the secrets of Puglian winemaking from local experts, and the tour will end with a tasting of fine wines, paired with delicious local products, giving you a true taste of Puglia’s culinary heritage. An unforgettable journey that will leave you with lasting memories and new flavors to bring back with you to Matera.

Depart from Matera for a half day to discover the authentic flavors of Altamura! Start with a comfortable private transfer and get ready for a unique experience. The first stop is Caseificio Dicecca, where you can taste the finest cheeses and learn the ancient production techniques directly from the master cheesemakers. Continue with a visit to a historic bakery to taste the famous Altamuran focaccia, freshly baked. Then, stroll through the historic center of Altamura, exploring its narrow streets and the Monastery of Santa Chiara. Do not miss the opportunity to taste the famous “tits of the nuns”, typical sweets, accompanied by Padre Beppe liqueur. Finally, relax in the nature of the Mercadante Forest, where an al fresco lunch awaits, with fresh cheeses and local delicacies. Return to Matera in the afternoon with an unforgettable memory of the Apulian gastronomic tradition.

We will start with a small breakfast under the patriarch olive tree, in an old countryside. Later we will go through the caverns of an ancient farmhouse. Under the centuries-old olive trees we will taste Matera bread and prepare a traditional dish from Matera, "la cialledda", which tells of the encounter between the typical bread of Matera, now stale, and the vegetables and mixed salads of the Lucanian land. All this will take place in a laboratory, at the end of which we will share this meal as even today the olive pickers do in their breaks. The cialledda will be accompanied by Primitivo wine and from the bundle containing Lucanian Slow Food Presidium products: Caciocavallo Podolico, Baked olives from Ferrandina and Pezzente salami from the Matera mountains. We will also be cheered by the sounds of popular instruments and the songs of the Matera tradition.

Our drivers with luxury cars speaking English Italian Spanish have a special permit to arrive in front of your cruise. Sit back and reacquaint yourself with the journey. Port permit is included in the price Beware of imitations . many drivers do not have a permit and you will be dropped off at the stop free bus (15 minutes from the port in the sun or rain)