Apulische traditie: Altamura-brood en Matera-stenen uit Bari
Beschrijving
Matera, de James Bond-brug en de smaken van Altamura Geniet van een exclusieve ervaring tussen Basilicata en Puglia, waarbij film, geschiedenis en gastronomie gecombineerd worden in één ontspannen tour. Waarom kiezen voor deze tour? Matera: Verken de Sassi (UNESCO) met een deskundige gids in het Italiaans, Engels, Spaans , Frans of Portugees (optioneel) (extra kosten). Voor een nog sfeervollere en meer ontspannen ervaring kunt u ervoor kiezen om de Sassi te bezoeken aan boord van een karakteristieke tuktuk (extra kosten) of Matera zelfstandig te verkennen met onze tips. Gravina in Puglia: Fotostop op de beroemde Aquaductbrug. Wandel over de set van No Time to Die (James Bond) en bewonder de adembenemende canyon. Altamura: Geniet van de vrijheid om de "Leeuwin van Puglia" te ontdekken. Bezoek de majestueuze kathedraal van Frederik II en dwaal rond tussen de karakteristieke "claustri". Zelfstandige bakkerijtour: We begeleiden je naar twee historische middeleeuwse bakkerijen waar je legendarisch DOP-brood en versgebakken focaccia kunt proeven.
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Reizigers vertrekken, nadat ze naar de op de site aangegeven ontmoetingsplaats zijn gegaan, naar Matera
Bij aankomst in Matera zult u versteld staan van het uitzicht op het "Jeruzalem van het Westen". In deze fase hebben we twee verschillende manieren bedacht om van de stad te genieten, zodat aan al uw wensen wordt voldaan: Optie voor een rondleiding: Voor wie zich verder wil verdiepen in de duizendjarige geschiedenis van deze unieke plek, is er de mogelijkheid om deel te nemen aan een rondleiding met een professionele lokale gids. De gids begeleidt u tijdens een exclusieve wandeling door de Sassi-wijken en vertelt over de evolutie van de grotwoningen, de rotskerken en de geheimen van een rotsbeschaving die teruggaat tot het Paleolithicum. De rondleiding vindt volledig in het Engels, Italiaans, Spaans of Frans plaats. Voor een nog sfeervollere en meer ontspannen ervaring kunt u ervoor kiezen om de Sassi te bezoeken aan boord van een karakteristieke tuktuk met audiogids in meerdere talen. Vrije tijd voor eigen gebruik. Als u Matera liever in uw eigen tempo wilt verkennen, heeft u vrije tijd.
Reizigers die terugkeren naar het met de chauffeur afgesproken ontmoetingspunt, worden begeleid naar de beroemde Romeinse aquaductbrug van Gravina di Puglia, bekend uit de James Bond-film.
Na de historische betovering van de Sassi trekken we richting de kust voor een sprong in het moderne leven... en in geweldige actiefilms! Fotostop: De Adriatische Brug (James Bond-locatie) We maken een stop van 30 minuten bij de Adriatische Brug, Bari's nieuwe stalen reus, die officieel onderdeel is geworden van de James Bond-legende. * Filmset: Deze brug werd gekozen als locatie voor de 25e film in de 007-saga, "No Time to Die". Je kunt over hetzelfde asfalt lopen waar 's werelds beroemdste geheim agent tijdens de opnames in Puglia voorbij raasde. * Iconisch ontwerp: Met zijn 78 meter hoge centrale pijler en de witte kabels die zich uitstrekken richting de zee, vertegenwoordigt de brug het hedendaagse gezicht van de stad. * Sterrenfoto's: Je krijgt de tijd om adembenemende foto's van het gebouw te maken en die strakke, futuristische esthetiek vast te leggen die Hollywood-regisseurs al zo lang fascineert.
Reizigers die terugkeren naar het met de chauffeur afgesproken ontmoetingspunt, worden naar Altamura begeleid.
Na de indrukwekkende Gravina-aquaductbrug te hebben bewonderd, is de volgende stop Porta Bari, de monumentale toegangspoort tot het hart van Altamura. Hier wordt u verwelkomd in het middeleeuwse dorp voor een reis door de tijd en de smaken. De schatten van Altamura * De oudste bakkerijen van Europa: U bezoekt Santa Caterina (1391) en Santa Chiara (1423). In deze middeleeuwse ovens wordt DOP-brood nog steeds gebakken in houtgestookte ovens volgens eeuwenoude rituelen. * De mens van Altamura: Ontdek het verhaal van het enige intacte Neanderthalskelet ter wereld, een 150.000 jaar oude paleontologische schat. Wat te eten De hoofdrolspeler is het Altamura DOP-brood, beroemd om zijn twee vormen: de "U sckuanète" (kruisvormig, hoog) en de "Puccia" (lager, in de vorm van een priesterhoed). Mis de proeverij niet: 1. Lokale focaccia: knapperig en rijk aan tomatensmaak. 2. Vader Peppe: De eeuwenoude walnotenlikeur die de spijsvertering bevordert. Een ervaring die archeologie combineert met boerencultuur.
Eenmaal terug op het verzamelpunt, keren alle reizigers terug naar Bari.
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We enjoyed the trip. Pablo was kind and good, and Francesco, the driver, also did his job well. I gave four points because the program included visiting the bridge in Gravina di Puglia in advance, but this was omitted and we were not notified in advance. It might have been important to someone, and so they could not see what had been previously entered into the program. And if the description says there is a bottle of water, then there should be, because we did not bring any, thinking we would receive one. Maybe it seems a bit nitpicky, but this was also indicated in the description. All in all, the trip went well: we saw two cities, there were some shortcomings, but overall it deserves a score of 4 out of 5.
Booking online a day in advance and we received an immediate message via WhatsApp with confirmation, explanation / travel program and a travel guide in pdf about Matera. Neat. Some things went wrong with the trip itself. For example, I didn't see the bottles of water included in the trip anywhere (admittedly I didn't ask because we had water with us ourselves). More important miss was the trip itself. It would take 8 hours and both in Matera and later outside we would visit an aqueduct and a new metal bridge respectively. Both backgrounds on a James Bond movie. We only read this later in the description when we were back in Bari after 6.5 hours to our surprise. Without having seen both of the particulars mentioned. Inquiries with the organization revealed that there was miscommunication because there were filmings at the aqueduct in Matera that prevented us from accessing it. The bridge that we did not visit was not mentioned.. but we were offered a free drink if we booked a tour of a few other towns the next day. Matera is definitely worth it by the way but Altamura is little (maybe also because you were dropped here at 2.30 pm for the duration of 1.5 hours but everything was closed here until 4 pm; siesta hey...😉). An hour longer in Matera would have been better, but yes. Tip for prospective bookers: ask before booking and departure if all the promised places are actually visited.
The office was not open when we walked to the meeting point. We were left standing on the sidewalk until the tour driver showed up and offered us the opportunity to wait in the van until the leaving time and the arrival of the remaining 4 guests. The experience was down hill from there
Dear Guest, your feedback is honestly surprising. Please note that our office is closed on Saturdays, but this does not affect the tour operations, which start regularly at the scheduled time. Arriving at 8:30 for a tour that begins at 9:00 is your personal choice, not a failure on our side. Despite this, our driver still assisted you and allowed you to wait comfortably inside the van before departure. What is even more inappropriate is that you left a one-star review not based on the quality of the tour itself, but solely because the office was closed before the starting time. This is misleading and does not reflect the actual service provided. Furthermore, we find it important to point out that the vehicle was left in poor condition after the tour, showing a lack of respect for our work and for the staff who strive to keep everything clean and comfortable for all guests. Reviews should be fair, relevant, and based on the real tour experience—not on personal expectations that fall outside the service provided. Kind regards, Dreams for Tourists Team 😒😒😒😒😒😒
This tour does not live up even to their own description. There was no bottle of water or wifi on board. The van was small and people were crammed into it. There was no guide. It was just a ride to those destinations. The driver was very kind though. I would not recommend it.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify a few important points: the guided tour was offered to you, but you chose not to include it. As clearly stated in the description, a written guide is provided instead. Additionally, we included an extra stop at the Gravina aqueduct bridge, which is not always guaranteed, and we also offered you coffee during the tour, which was declined. Regarding the other services mentioned, they were available, but some were not used by choice. For full transparency, we will also attach the WhatsApp message where the guided tour was declined, as proof of what was agreed. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the driver, and we remain committed to improving our service and ensuring clarity for all our guests.
So disappointed. We had booked for the day trip starting at 10am. 24 hours before the trip we were told that due to the arid weather the time was being moved to 5pm. Unable to cancel as less than 24 hours so we went. The guide Marcus spoke very little English and the only real information we were given in the form of PDF document sent whilst we were on the trip. Difficult to read whilst walking. We were dropped off at each destination with basic information as to where we needed to go. The trip was advertised as 7/8 hours, ours lasted 6 hours and that was with the driver driving quite fast on the homeward journey. Would I recommend TripAdvisor or this trip. No I would not.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback and I’m sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We moved the tour to the evening for guest safety: Matera was forecast to reach around 40°C that day. We notified guests three days in advance and offered either a reschedule or a full refund; you chose to join the evening departure. To be fair, we also kept the daytime price, even though our night tour normally costs significantly more. Regarding the format: this experience is advertised as driver-escorted with free time at each stop. The guide provides orientation and tips at drop-off points so guests can explore comfortably and at their own pace. That said, we will add clearer spoken summaries (not just the PDF) and printed maps to make information easier to follow while walking. On timing, the group departed at 17:00 and returned around 24:00 (approximately 7 hours), which is within the stated 7–8 hour window; actual duration can vary slightly with traffic and site crowding. We’ve reminded our team to keep commentary in clear English throughout and to drive smoothly within legal limits on the return journey. We truly value your input because it helps us improve. If you’d like, please contact us directly so we can review your case and arrange a goodwill gesture. We hope to welcome you back for a fully satisfying experience.
This was the only tourist trip I booked and the only one I really wanted to go. First the trip was delayed due to some traffic matters, hard to reach or something. I was offered a trip to Alberobello, Polignano a mare and Monopoli instead, or to do the trip to Matera/Altamura in the evening. I chose the latter since I had plans for the cities. Then the evening trip was cancelled due to illness of the driver. Again I was offered the trip to Alberobello, Polignano and Monopoli. I chose a refund. I cannot review a trip that never was. Think it is poor since this was the only thing I really wanted to do.
Thank you for your message. We are truly sorry that your experience didn’t go as planned. Unfortunately, our driver had a sudden health issue, which forced us to cancel the evening tour to Matera and Altamura. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially since it was the one activity you were really looking forward to. Please note that we processed a full refund for your tour, and throughout the situation, we did our best to offer you alternative solutions — including two different tour options on the same day — which were kindly declined. While this situation was unexpected and beyond our control, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, under better circumstances. Warm regards, Dreams for Tourists Team
I have suspended this excursion and tmb to sail to the Caves Polignano da Mare. Too bad......
Thank you for your message. We are truly sorry that your experience didn’t go as planned. Unfortunately, our driver had a sudden health issue, which forced us to cancel the evening tour to Matera and Altamura. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially since it was the one activity you were really looking forward to. Please note that we processed a full refund for your tour, and throughout the situation, we did our best to offer you alternative solutions — including two different tour options on the same day — which were kindly declined. While this situation was unexpected and beyond our control, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, under better circumstances. Warm regards, Dreams for Tourists Team
This is not a guided tour but a drop off and navigate yourself tour. We never went to the Ruprestre de San Giorgio al Paradiso because we didn’t know about it. Thank goodness my husband and I paid for the Immerse experience of the Sassi caves otherwise we would not have learned about them either.
Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to kindly clarify that this was not a guided tour, as clearly specified in the description and on the information leaflet we provide to all our guests. It is a “drop-off and explore on your own” experience, giving you the freedom to visit at your own pace. We always do our best to provide detailed information in advance, and we also explained that the San Giorgio al Paradiso site was unfortunately unavailable today due to a temporary issue. It’s possible there was a misunderstanding due to the language barrier — we’re sorry if anything wasn’t clear, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification.
Perfect day trip from Bari. Francesco was a great driver, very friendly, very knowledgeable. We had plenty of time to see all the sights.
It's indeed a life experience to see Altamura and Matera with our bravo guide Raffa. He is very simpatico, nice and knowledgeable, providing good recommendation on exploring Altamura and Matera and allocating/managing the schedule very well. I together with the other two persons in the tour really enjoyed the trip. Ti ringrazio molto, Raffa! Tanti auguri!
