Private day trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari
Description
Depart from Bari in a comfortable private minivan for a tour of Alberobello and Matera, two gems of Southern Italy. Upon arrival in Alberobello, join the group, accompanied by an expert guide, and explore the charming Rione Aia Piccola. Step inside a furnished trullo house to discover the traditions of its inhabitants. Admire the breathtaking view from Belvedere S. Lucia. Continue your walk through Rione Monti, where you will find unique souvenirs to take home. After a free lunch, continue to Matera, the city of the Sassi, and join a guided tour of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. With your guide, explore the fascinating rock-hewn churches, such as Sant’Antonio Abate, and visit the Casa Grotta, a historic cave dwelling furnished with period utensils and furniture, offering a glimpse into the rural life of the past. At the end of the tour, return to Bari in the evening. An unforgettable experience filled with history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes! Note: The order of city visits may vary for organizational reasons.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting at the agreed-upon meeting point and departure by private minivan to the first destination - Alberobello or Matera. Note: The order of the visits may vary for organizational reasons.
Arrive in Alberobello, meet the guide, and join the group. Start the guided tour, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Visit the Rione Aia Piccola, the only area untouched by commercial activities, still used for residential purposes today. This area best preserves the charm of the old medieval village. Step inside a trullo house and discover the main furnishings and utensils used by its inhabitants.
Visit to "Casa d'Amore," a National Monument since 1930, which is an example of the technical and architectural transition from the early trullo houses to the 19th-century dwellings.
Concluding visit to the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio, located in the highest part of the city, resembling a typical house from the outside.
Stroll in the monumental trulli area, "Rione Monti," famous for its more than one thousand trulli, now used as souvenir shops, artisan workshops, bars, and restaurants.
Arrive in the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Enjoy free time to savor the local flavors at your own pace.
Meeting at the agency for the guided walking tour of the Sassi of Matera, through alleys and houses carved into the rock.
The tour begins with an external visit to the Church of Purgatory and continues in Piazza di San Francesco with explanations of the church (from the outside) and the nearby Piazza del Sedile.
Walk through the Sassi of Matera, a labyrinth of alleys and stairways, alternating between ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of the ancient rock-hewn dwellings.
Visit to the ancient rock church with its frescoes.
Exploration of the Casa Grotta, an ancient home furnished with traditional tools and furniture.
Departure from Matera in the late afternoon. Arrival in Bari in the evening.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Inform us about the exact pick-up location. We will provide you with the details on the vehicle and driver the day before the service.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Shared tour, private transport. The tours will be shared with other guests
Reviews(2)
I think the description of this tour is deceptive. They say there is a free lunch and they also say lunch is not included. The same with water in the van. No water was given. The private driver was a nice thing but he said three sentences to us the whole day. He was on the phone constantly. On the way to the first tour, he stopped to pick up something from a shop and dropped it off at another. It turned out that we ended up going to that second place on our tour. It was the cave house. He wanted to pick us up early from the hotel. He changed the pick up time after the first tour from 2 to 2:30. He then took us to the second tour. When we got there, he gave us two options: one to do Alberobello on our own or wait for the tour guide which would be beginning in an hour and a half. We chose to wait for the tour guide because we spent a lot of money so to do it ourselves made no sense.
Very interesting history of both places a must see even though it was not a private tour we book small group to alberello n matera . The car transfers from Bari is the way to go We were disappointed that the tour in matera was a large group 15 we were told 5-6 is what I booked Very poor detail of exactly when each tour begins where to meet guide name were we start etc we had 2 in same day Nice Mercedes on the way there but crummy dirty taxi ride back
