4-Day Matera and Venosa Sightseeing Tour with Craco and Cave Stay

4 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a captivating 4-day tour of Matera and its surroundings, staying in a charming cave hotel in the town of Sassi, where many houses are carved into sand...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Not included · Cities: Bari, Matera, Venosa · Languages: English

Know before you go: The cost of the tour is EUR 560 per adult for 4-8 people.

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What's Included

3 nights in a double room with breakfast at a 3-star cave hotel
Dinner at a typical restaurant on days 1 and 3
Wine tasting on day 2 at a top cellar
Entrance fees to Craco and the Crypt of Original Sin
English-speaking Italian guide
Technical and emergency assistance

Not Included

Medical/luggage insurance
Private transfer during the tour
Other entrance fees
Drinks
Tips
Personal extras

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Matera and Cave Hotel Stay

Arrive at Bari Airport and take a private transfer to Matera, the town of Sassi, where many houses are carved into the sandstone. Stay at a charming cave hotel and enjoy dinner in a grotto-style restaurant.
2

Day 02

Venosa Ruins, Churches, and Wine Tasting

Visit the Roman ruins of the Archaeological Park and the marvelous Church of Trinity, the Pantheon of Norman Knights. Continue to a wine cellar to taste delicious Aglianico wine for lunch. Return to Matera in the late afternoon. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
3

Day 03

Craco, Crypt of Original Sin, and Cooking Class

Stop at the abandoned village of Craco, also known as the "ghost town," which was abandoned after a landslide. See the Crypt of Original Sin, the oldest rock church in the area, dating back to the VIII century. Attend a cooking class in a XIV-century palace and enjoy tasting traditional cuisines. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
4

Day 04

Departure to Bari Airport

Transfer to Bari Airport after breakfast. Transfer to Bari Airport after breakfast.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Bari Airport, Viale Enzo Ferrari, Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy · Tour start: Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.