Excursion to Alberobello and Matera from Bari

Why choose this Bari tour ?

Depart from Bari in a comfortable private minivan for a day trip to Alberobello and Matera, two jewels of Southern Italy.

In Alberobello, famous for its characteristic Trulli, you will meet an expert guide to explore the Rione Monti, a unique neighborhood with over 1,000 trulli. Enjoy the stunning view from the Belvedere and visit the Trullo Church of Sant’Antonio.

After a free lunch, you will continue to Matera, the city of the Sassi and European Capital of Culture 2019. Accompanied by a guide, you will discover the fascinating rock-hewn churches like Sant’Antonio Abate and the Casa Grotta, a historic dwelling furnished with period tools and furniture, telling the story of rural life in the past.

At the end of the tour, return to Bari in the evening. An unmissable experience of history, culture, and unique landscapes!

Note: The order of the city visits may vary for organizational reasons.

Excursion to Alberobello and Matera from Bari

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What makes Excursion to Alberobello and Matera from Bari a unique experience ?

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.

Arrival in Alberobello, meet the guide, and start the guided tour, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

The tour begins with a visit to the Monumental Trulli Area, “Rione Monti,” famous for its more than one thousand trulli, now used as souvenir shops, artisan workshops, bars, and restaurants.

Visit to 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.

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.

Arrival in the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and European Capital of Culture 2019. Free time to enjoy local flavors independently.

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

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

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Day Trip with guided tours: The day trip includes a private round-trip transfer and join-in guided tours in Matera and Alberobello in English.
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