6-Hour Archaeology Tour of Matera and Altamura with Altamura Man
About This Tour
Travel south to discover some of the most remarkable landmarks of Altamura and Matera. Explore the historic centres of Matera, known as the "Sassi," with their...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Altamura, Matera · Languages: English
Know before you go: Fabulous South: a tour between Puglia and Basilicata to discover unique places in the world such as Matera and Altamura.
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What's Included
- Private transport
- Multilingual Italian tour guide
- Pickup from your hotel in a car equipped with every comfort
Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Entrance tickets
Itinerary
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Matera and Altamura Archaeological Highlights
Explore beautiful Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and discover its historic centres. Explore beautiful Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and discover its historic centres. Head to the city of Altamura, known for its archaeological heritage and the architectural beauties of its historical centre. Head to the city of Altamura, known for its archaeological heritage and the architectural beauties of its historical centre. Visit the famous "Man of Altamura," a fossil human from the Neanderthal period, in the Lamalunga Cave, and see the fossilised dinosaur footprints preserved in a limestone mass in an excellent state of conservation. Visit the famous "Man of Altamura," a fossil human from the Neanderthal period, in the Lamalunga Cave, and see the fossilised dinosaur footprints preserved in a limestone mass in an excellent state of conservation. See the "Pulo," a deep doline of karstic origin created by the continuous flow of water. See the "Pulo," a deep doline of karstic origin created by the continuous flow of water.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: 75100 Matera, Province of Matera, Italy · Tour start: 75100 Matera, Province of Matera, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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