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One Week in Matera
All 7 Day Matera Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Matera one week itinerary. Explore 23 Matera 7 day trips from 26 experts with 352 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Matera one week itinerary. Explore 23 Matera 7 day trips from 26 experts with 352 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Matera in a Week
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- Two-night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman and the Passion of Christ
- Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
- Discover the white-washed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
- Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
- Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!
- Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello & Matera
- Beautiful countryside riding among the orchards and trulli of Valle d’Itria
- Mozzarella demonstration by a master cheesemaker
- Guided visit of Egnazia ruins
Highlights of Puglia
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- Discover sunny Puglia's whitewashed towns, delicious cusine and a stunning coastline
- Stay in Matera's UNESCO-Listed ancient troglodyte sassi quarter
- Sleep in Alberobello's unique beehive-shaped trulli houses
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
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- Enjoy easy walks in Puglia's wild landscapes alongside tasty food and wine explorations
- Discover Matera's ancient Sassi quarter and the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley
- Visits to baker and butcher, producers of cheese, olive oil and wine
Cycle Puglia
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- Cycle the heel of Italy in eight days and ride through Puglia's sun-drenched landscapes
- Spend time in Matera, ancient city of the 'sassi' and an UNESCO Heritage site
- Refuel on local delicacies such as mozzarella di bufala and fresh antipasti
Premium Puglia
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- Spend two nights at your spectacular Feature Stay accommodation in Nardo. Once a 13th century Baronial Palace, then a 17th century Carmelite monastery, the historic property has been converted into a fabulous hotel with modern comforts.
- Join an expert local guide to learn about and explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii, destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.
- Explore the truly unique town of Alberobello under the guidance of a local expert. Alberobello is famed for its thousands of fairy-tale trulli homes built in the 14th century.
- Discover an awe-inspiring maze of ancient sassi homes in the town of Matera, believed to be the third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement in the world.
- Visit a local olive oil producer on a farm that has been active since Roman times. Learn how production techniques have changed over the centuries, taste the farm’s olive oil, and dine on delicious regional specialties.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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- Visit the enchanting city of Matera
- Explore the Trulli of Alberobello,a Unesco Site
- Taste the authentic Apulian cuisine and local wine
- Discover the pictureque village of Polignano a Mare
- Enjoy a lunch in a traditional Trullo in Alberobello
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- Rome - Start and end your journey in the Italian capital, with free time to explore the historic city independently
- Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
- Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
- Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
- Alberobello - Spend two nights in a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
- Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
- Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
- Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
- Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
- Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
- Alberobello - Spend two nights in a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
- Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
- Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
- Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
- Supersano - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm on the final night of our tour and see how pasta is made the Italian way
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- Bari - Enjoy a guided tour of the Puglia region's capital city, taking in the Basilica of San Nicola and the central square, Piazza Mercantile
- Trani - Admire the whitewashed 12th-century cathedral and delve into the vibrant Jewish quarter in the city known as the 'Pearl of Puglia'
- Castel del Monte - See this ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, which is octagonal in shape and shrouded in mystery
- Alberobello - Spend two nights in a Trulli, a traditional conical-shaped house made from local Italian limestone
- Matera - Explore the historic centre of the city, Sassi di Matera, which is known for its cave dwellings carved into a river canyon
- Ostuni - Stroll around this pretty whitewashed town independently, see some of the 3,500-year-old olive trees and taste the local olive oil
- Lecce - Join a guided tour of 'Florence of the South' to see the Baroque architecture of the Old Town and Piazza del Duomo main square
- Supersano - Tuck into authentic local cuisine at a rural farm on the final night of our tour and see how pasta is made the Italian way
- Gallipoli - Take a day trip to this vibrant town, known for its nightlife, pretty harbour and historic outer walls
- Monopoli - Discover this fortified coastal town and nearby Polignano a Mare, known for its idyllic coves and beaches
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- Explore the long heel of Italy's boot to discover sights
- tastes
- and gorgeous seascapes you'll find nowhere else... like Matera
- where the Sassi houses are caverns and the streets are sometimes the roofs of other houses... Trulli houses
- tiny fairy castles made of limestone slabs
- built without mortar... Discover Renaissance frescoes in Galatina. Stay multiple nights in 'masserias
- ' fortified 16th-century farmhouses turned into elegant hotels. Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings at vineyards yet undiscovered by the maddening crowds… tour of a medieval castle enticing with soul-stirring views and wines… and meals tempting with bounty of the sea and land...
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Highlights
- Explore the long heel of Italy's boot to discover sights
- tastes
- and gorgeous seascapes you'll find nowhere else... like Matera
- where the Sassi houses are caverns and the streets are sometimes the roofs of other houses... Trulli houses
- tiny fairy castles made of limestone slabs
- built without mortar... Discover Renaissance frescoes in Galatina. Stay multiple nights in 'masserias
- ' fortified 16th-century farmhouses turned into elegant hotels. Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings at vineyards yet undiscovered by the maddening crowds… tour of a medieval castle enticing with soul-stirring views and wines… and meals tempting with bounty of the sea and land...
Themes
Highlights
- Explore the long heel of Italy's boot to discover sights
- tastes
- and gorgeous seascapes you'll find nowhere else... like Matera
- where the Sassi houses are caverns and the streets are sometimes the roofs of other houses... Trulli houses
- tiny fairy castles made of limestone slabs
- built without mortar... Discover Renaissance frescoes in Galatina. Stay multiple nights in 'masserias
- ' fortified 16th-century farmhouses turned into elegant hotels. Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings at vineyards yet undiscovered by the maddening crowds… tour of a medieval castle enticing with soul-stirring views and wines… and meals tempting with bounty of the sea and land...
Themes
Highlights
- Explore the long heel of Italy's boot to discover sights
- tastes
- and gorgeous seascapes you'll find nowhere else... like Matera
- where the Sassi houses are caverns and the streets are sometimes the roofs of other houses... Trulli houses
- tiny fairy castles made of limestone slabs
- built without mortar... Discover Renaissance frescoes in Galatina. Stay multiple nights in 'masserias
- ' fortified 16th-century farmhouses turned into elegant hotels. Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings at vineyards yet undiscovered by the maddening crowds… tour of a medieval castle enticing with soul-stirring views and wines… and meals tempting with bounty of the sea and land...
Themes
Highlights
- Explore the long heel of Italy’s boot to discover sights
- tastes
- and gorgeous seascapes you’ll find nowhere else... like Matera
- where the Sassi houses are caverns and the streets are sometimes the roofs of other houses... Trulli houses
- tiny fairy castles made of limestone slabs
- built without mortar... Discover Renaissance frescoes in Galatina. Stay multiple nights in “masserias
- ” fortified 16th-century farmhouses turned into elegant hotels. Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings at vineyards yet undiscovered by the maddening crowds… tour of a medieval castle enticing with soul-stirring views and wines… and meals tempting with bounty of the sea and land...
Winter in Puglia: Italy's Southern Gem
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- Discover the Baroque beauty of Lecce — the “Florence of the South” — on an expert-led walking exploration of the Old City
- Learn the vast history of the Sassi de Matera, a troglodyte settlement and one of the oldest cities in the world
- Marvel in the unique trulli houses of Alberobello, historic homes built during the 16th century that are now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
9-DAY BOTTICELLI TOUR - Milan, Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre in 9 days
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- Milan, the 2,000-years-old trendy capital of Northern Italy
- Verona, the city of lovers
- Venice, the merchant city that ruled the Mediterranean
- Florence, an open-air museum
- Siena and San Gimignano, power in the Middle Ages
- Pisa, how can it stand?
- Cinque Terre, the stunning 5 villages perched on the rocks
- Parma, where food is an art
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- Sample delicious street food on a culinary tour of Naples
- Explore the spectacular beauty of the Amalfi Coast
- Explore the ancient hilltop town of Matera, featured in the latest James Bond movie
- Meander through the Itria Valley by e-bike
- Relax on the secluded beaches of Polignano a Mare
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Walking in Puglia
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- View the red earth of Salento and olive groves by the sea
- Discover Lecce and its historic centre, and the seaside town of Otranto
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera
- Stay in atmospheric hand picked hotels and guesthouses
Puglia Guided Walk
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- View the red earth of Salento and olive groves by the sea
- Discover Lecce and its historic centre, and the seaside town of Otranto
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera
- Stay in atmospheric hand picked hotels and guesthouses and a Masseria (fortified farm typical of the Puglia region)
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