Murgia Materana Park Tour

Matera, IT
86% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (36 reviews)

Highlights

  • Rocky landscapes of Italy
  • Ancient relationship between nature and man
  • Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches
  • Walk through the history of Paleolithic settlements
  • Panoramic view of the Sassi of Matera

End Point

Matera central station

Meeting point

75100 Matera, Province of Matera , Italy

End point

What to expect

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Parco della Murgia Materana

The vast Murgico plateau facing the Sassi of Matera constitutes the "Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera" since 2007 also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It is a large rocky hilly area marked by deep karst fissures called: "Gravine". During this historical-naturalistic walk, the visitor will be able to walk through the narration of the guide the path of man, starting from the Paleolithic settlements, to the entrenched Neolithic villages of "Murgia Timone", from the pastoral communities of the Middle Ages to the rock settlements of the hermit communities Greek-Byzantine. Along a dirt path you proceed along the deep canyon of the ravine. Finally we reach the so-called belvedere to admire the panorama of the Sassi which, illuminated by a myriad of suggestive lights, will offer the visitor the perception of having the starry sky under the feet of an upside-down galaxy .........!

Duration 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Altieri Viaggi

What our experts say

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    Wear sturdy shoes for the trails
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    Bring water to stay hydrated
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    Visit the nearby Sassi di Matera
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    Check out local eateries for lunch
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    Capture sunset views at the belvedere

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