About this tour
A full-day exploration of two of southern Italy's most distinctive towns, spanning 6–8 hours. You'll walk through Matera's three districts, descending into the ancient Sassi neighbourhoods where cave dwellings cling to limestone cliffs, then travel an hour to Alberobello to wander among its whitewashed trulli—cone-roofed stone houses that date back to the 14th century. Both stops include access to inhabited heritage homes, revealing how people actually lived in these geological oddities.
Highlights
- Cave house tour in Matera's Sassi district with original furnishings
- Three distinct quarters of Matera's old town on foot
- Interior of a traditional trullo in Alberobello
- Limestone cliffs and prehistoric settlement landscape
- Air-conditioned transport with onboard WiFi between stops
What to expect
The day splits into two distinct walking sections. First, you'll spend roughly 2 hours navigating Matera's steep, winding streets across Civita and the two Sassi zones (Barisano and Caveoso). Your guide leads you through tunnels and past carved facades, then into an actual cave home to see how residents furnished and used these spaces across centuries. After an hour's drive through the Itria Valley, you'll spend 90 minutes in Alberobello exploring its maze of trulli rooftops and whitewashed streets, including a peek inside one of these peculiar dwellings. Expect significant walking on uneven, historic stone surfaces.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes with grip for steep, worn stone steps. The route involves climbing and descending; moderate fitness is necessary. Strollers and prams are manageable in Alberobello but challenging in Matera's Sassi. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport. Service animals welcome.
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