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5-Day Matera Itinerary

Ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine — one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. A 5-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. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 3

Matera, Italy at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 4

One day out from Matera, Italy

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 5

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

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