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4-Day Matera Itinerary

Ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine — one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. A 4-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Matera, Italy

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

    2h to 3h · 4.9★ · 1.9k reviews

    Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $35 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide

    2h · 3.0★ · 2 reviews

    Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $6 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting

    3h · 3.8★ · 5 reviews

    Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Half-day
    From $31 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church

    2h · 4.9★ · 183 reviews

    Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $17 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through Matera, Italy

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

    2h · 4.7★ · 1.4k reviews

    Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $17 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Tuk Tuk tour Matera - between History, legend and anecdotes

    1h to 1h 10m · 4.9★ · 141 reviews

    Tuk Tuk tour Matera - between History, legend and anecdotes

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Private tour
    From $62 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

    3h · 5.0★ · 617 reviews

    Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $129 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More

    2h to 3h 30m · 5.0★ · 1.6k reviews

    Bologna Food & Market Tour with Local Dishes, Pasta, Wines & More

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $88 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

Matera, Italy at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Morning

    Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

    From Matera : Murgia Park and Sassi at Sunset Tour

    2h 30m · 4.7★ · 34 reviews

    From Matera : Murgia Park and Sassi at Sunset Tour

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Half-day
    From $29 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave

    1h 30m · 4.9★ · 244 reviews

    Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $23 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    From Monopoli : Visit Matera and Alberobello independently

    9h · 5.0★ · 1 reviews

    From Monopoli : Visit Matera and Alberobello independently

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $76 a personReserve on Viator

Day 4

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

    2h 30m · 4.7★ · 125 reviews

    Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $29 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Day Trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari with shared transfer

    10h · 3.3★ · 4 reviews

    Day Trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari with shared transfer

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $70 a personReserve on Viator

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