tour from Bari by bus to Matera and Altamura with Guide to Matera
Description
This tour is designed to offer you the perfect combination of comfort, culture and authenticity, discovering Puglia and Basilicata in a stress-free day. It all starts in the center of Bari, with the security of an agency check-in before leaving on an air-conditioned bus. What sets us apart is the flexibility in Matera: you can explore the Sassi on foot with a live Guide in 4 languages, or choose the convenience of a panoramic Tuk-Tuk tour, ideal for avoiding climbs and enjoying unprecedented views. The journey continues to Altamura, where we will guide you off the classic tourist circuits. You will admire the only Cathedral founded by Emperor Frederick II and visit the oldest bakery in Europe. Here, for lunch, you can taste the real Pane PDO and focaccia where tradition has lived for centuries. With the right balance between sightseeing and leisure, this is the best way to experience the authentic soul of the territory.
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Itinerary
After checking in and checking your tickets directly at our agency in Via Nicola de Giosa, tourists will be escorted to the bus. From there, we will leave comfortably in the direction of Matera, enjoying a panoramic journey of about an hour through the suggestive landscapes of the Murgia.
Once you arrive in Matera, the two-hour guided tour will begin. An expert Physical Guide will lead you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revealing its thousand-year history and timeless charm. The group tour with Live Guide is available in four languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish. Alternatively, for those who want a more comfortable and faster experience, we offer an exciting panoramic tuk-tuk tour. This option allows you to cross the narrow alleys and the most iconic viewpoints of the Sassi without effort, admiring the millennial city from a unique and fun perspective. The tuk-tuk tour is perfect to get a complete overview of the Sassi in less time, ideal for those with reduced mobility or simply want a different point of view. Whether you choose the warmth of a local Guide or the comfort of the tuk-tuk, you will experience an unforgettable journey into the heart of the stone.
At the end of the guided tour or tuk-tuk experience, you will have one hour of free time to explore Matera on your own. It will be the perfect opportunity to Shopping in local craft shops, buy unique terracotta souvenirs, taste some typical delicacies or simply take the last souvenir photos from the wonderful viewpoints on the Sassi. At the end of the hour of freedom, we will meet all together at the meeting point established to continue our journey to Altamura.
Once you have gathered the group at the meeting point, we will board our bus and head to Altamura, the renowned city of bread and Emperor Frederick II. The journey takes about 20 - 25 minutes : a short and pleasant scenic journey that will take us back to the heart of Puglia, ready to discover the historical beauties and authentic flavors of this beautiful medieval town.
Once in Altamura, we will have 90 minutes to immerse ourselves in the history and flavors of this beautiful medieval city. We will start with a walk in the old town to admire the majestic Cathedral of Altamura (the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), the only masterpiece commissioned directly by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia in 1232. Afterwards, we will make an unmissable stop at the Santa Caterina Bakery, the oldest bakery in Europe. Here you can breathe in the millenary tradition of white art and take your lunch break. You will be able to enjoy the famous Pane di Altamura PDO and the delicious local focaccia freshly baked directly on site. Please note: Lunch and drinks inside the bakery are not included in the tour fee. Each participant will pay directly on site based on what they decide to consume or buy for lunch.
At the end of the 90 minutes spent in Altamura, we will all meet at the agreed meeting point. We will board our bus for the return journey to Bari. During the journey, about 45 minutes, you can relax and enjoy the Apulian landscape as we return to the city. The tour will end exactly at the starting point in Via Nicola de Giosa, in the very centre of Bari, leaving you in a perfect position to continue your evening among the restaurants and wonders of the city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- gluten intolerant persons cannot participate
Reviews(2)
We had a very nice trip to Ostuni and Lecce. This was not really a tour of the cities, you were on your own to tour the cities. It would have been very difficult to visit the two cities using public transport in one day. This service offers an opportunity to visit both cities in one day in a comfortable manner. We had plenty of time to tour the towns and also have a glass of wine in Ostuni and a light lunch in Lecce. Our owner/driver was engaging and enthusiastic and provided helpful insights. In each city there was an opportunity to take a tour with a guide utilizing a golf cart. We tried to hire a tour guide in each city but did not have the knowledge required to do so. It would be great if the tour company prearranged these golf cart touring companies to meet us at a additional cost upon arriving at the cities. Ostuni is a hilly city and difficult to traverse by walking . In terms of retaining this tour company to visit two interesting cities, we would recommend this tour service if you are looking for a comfortable transport service.
Good trip from Bari. Day trip was wonderful. Rain interrupted the tour but it was short lived. Lecce has lots of stairs to climb. Seniors should be aware of the stairs without handrails. We had a great time with out climbing all the way down to the base of the city. Tour guide was very helpful.
