Experience

Shore Excursion from Bari Port to Matera Sassi and Alberobello Trulli

Matera· Cave dwellings · stone cityEnglish, Italian

Enjoy a truly magical day shore excursion from Bari to two awe-inspiring tourist destinations. Matera: This town has two old districts called Sassi (meaning stones) that in 1993 were declared a world heritage site because they represent "the most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region, perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosystem". Owing to its timeless setting this town of stone has been the backdrop for several movies including Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ”. Alberobello: The historic centre of this town is also a Wold Heritage site due to the existence of its’ trulli, of which there are about 1,500. These unique buildings with conical roofs are made of dry stone (without mortar) and have survived intact and fully functional up to the present day. On this tour you will find out about the history, architecture and the mystery and symbolism of their finials. You will love the atmosphere of this fairytale hamlet.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Local guide
Driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

Cancellation

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Small Group Shore Excursion
Small Group Shore Excursion from the Port of Bari to Matera and Alberobello Pickup included

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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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