BASILICATA
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
EASY LEVEL
26 KM
MAX 16 PAX
An easy trekking of 4 days and 3 nights between the Sassi of Matera and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. You will set out to find prehistoric caves, neolithic villages and rock hamlets with frescoed churches, along the Gravina and on the Murgia.
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Day 1
The Sassi of Matera
Independent arrival in Matera. Accommodation in hotel or B&B and urban trekking in the Sassi districts (UNESCO heritage) and the old town: the baroque city, the Romanesque churches and the rupestrian civilization (duration: 3 hours). Dinner in a local restaurant in the Sassi. Overnight stay.
Gradient: 200m
Duration: 3 hours
Length: 4km
Day 2
The Murgia and the Rupestrian Churches
A walk on the Murgia, in search of the archaeological and naturalistic treasures of the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. You will cross the Gravina of Matera, with its beautiful panoramic views and unique paths. Packed lunch in the caves. Free afternoon in town.
Gradient: 200m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 9km
Day 3
Montescaglioso, Madonna della Loe, The Monks Park
Short transfer by bus line to Montescaglioso and tour of the old town with the ancient Abbey of S. Michele Arcangelo (XII century). Walking out of Sant’Angelo door you will proceed downhill toward the old abandoned station, among the olive trees then you will reach the rock church of Madonna della Loe, on the edge of the Gravina. Once you have reached Selva Venusio farm, your trekking will come to an end around the grancia of the Monks Park, where it is possible to take again the bus from Montescaglioso to Matera. Free time and overnight stay.
85 m climb / 360 m downhill
Duration: 7 hours
Length: 13km
Day 4
Breakfast and end of services
Possibility of extending the tour for one day among the Calanchi or in the Lucan Dolomites.
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Group Rates
Included Services
Services not included
Tourist information
Departures Calendar
Every day from March 1 to December 31
Group Rates
From 5 to 16 participants: € 340,00
From 2 to 4 participants: € 455,00
Single room supplement: € 100
From 2 to 4 participants: € 455,00
Single room supplement: € 100
Included Services
3 nights in a double room with breakfast, 1 dinner, all the transfers and excursions from day 1 to day 3, informative material.
Services not included
Medical/ Luggage insurance, tourist taxes, drinks, lunches and 2 dinners, tickets, tips, personal extras, everything that doesn’t come under the wording “Included services”.
Tourist information
Duration: 3 days on foot on hilly paths
Stages: paths to walk along in 4-7 hours a day
Climate: warm Summer, pleasant Spring and Autumn
Accommodations: B&B or Hotel 3*
How to get there: The nearest airport: Bari (54 km from Matera). From Bari to Matera by shuttle or FAL train. Private transfer available on request. For more information visit How to get to Matera
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