Experience

Private Trip from Matera to Alberobello Polignano and Bari

Matera· Cave dwellings · stone cityEnglish, Italian3 options

Discover three of Puglia’s most iconic destinations on a private day trip from Matera, with two ways to enjoy the experience. Choose the Guided Tour option for a fully guided itinerary with licensed local guides in Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Bari. Learn the stories behind Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed trulli, admire the sea views and historic lanes of Polignano a Mare, and end the day exploring the highlights of Bari Vecchia. Choose the Private Transfer & Free Time option if you prefer to explore independently. Travel comfortably by private vehicle, enjoy free time in each destination, and discover the towns at your own pace without a guide. Both options include private round-trip transport from Matera, flexible logistics, and assistance throughout the day.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Ongoing assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email
Air-conditioned V-Class Mercedes-Benz sedan/minivan or similar, depending on group size
Customizable pick-up and drop-off in Matera
Private licensed tour guide in each destination only if the Guided Tour option is selected
Private round-trip transfer to Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Bari
Free time in each destination if the Private Transfer & Free Time option is selected
Complimentary bottled water and city maps on board

Meeting point & pickup

The driver's details will be provided the day before the tour.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 3

3 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Guided Day Tour (Italian)
Pickup included
Private Transfer & Free Time
Pickup included
Guided Day Tour (English)
Pickup included

Where you'll be

from€365/person
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Where this sits in Matera

Matera is about 1 hr 14 min by road from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport. A city carved into a ravine and lived in for nine thousand years, abandoned within living memory and now extraordinary again. Unlike anywhere else in Italy, and worth the detour south it takes to reach.

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