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Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church

By Niclatouring
Free cancellation available
Price is S$67 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the rock soul of Matera with a private tour in the Murgia Park following in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks along with a visit to the ancient beautifully frescoed rock sanctuary overlooking the Gravina di Matera, in a position of sure visual impact.

You will take a real journey through time exploring the millennial roots of rock civilisation. Your experience will start comfortably at our agency in the city centre, meeting point and end of the tour. From here, we will move together by car to reach the prehistoric site of the Murgia Materana Park. The experience begins with a suggestive path along the paths of the Murgia, suspended on the deep ravine, among the countless caverns of the Palaeolithic era, villages and cave houses and religious retreats of the Basilian Monks, you will make a photo-stop stop on one of the most beautiful viewpoints and, in addition, you will visit the rock sanctuary with many frescoes and the refectory in the rock.

Activity location
  • Parco della Murgia Materana
    • Via Sette Dolori 10
    • 75100, Matera, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Via Ascanio Persio, 21-23
    • 21-23 Via Ascanio Persio
    • 75100, Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Murgia Materana tour on the trail of the Basiliani rock church
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
S$67.35 x 1 AdultS$67.35

Total
Price is S$67.35

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parco della Murgia Materana
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the rock soul of Matera: a private tour in the Murgia Park on the trail of Basilian monks. Visit the exclusive Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba overlooking the Gravina. Embark on a journey back in time to discover the most authentic and spiritual soul of Matera Accompanied by the scent of wild thyme, you will follow in the footsteps of the Basilian Monks who, having fled the East, found refuge and places of prayer in these caves. The Guide will show you how monasticism shaped the landscape, transforming simple natural cavities into hermitage complexes and rock churches of extraordinary beauty. You will make a panoramic stop on one of the most spectacular natural lookouts, from which you can enjoy a frontal and unparalleled view of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina canyon, perfect for unforgettable photo shoots in an atmosphere of total peace. The highlight of the activity is a visit to the rock sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba.

Location

Activity location
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    Parco della Murgia Materana
    • Via Sette Dolori 10
    • 75100, Matera, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Via Ascanio Persio, 21-23
    • 21-23 Via Ascanio Persio
    • 75100, Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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