Exploring UNESCO Jewels: Matera & Alberobello's Historic Wonders
Embark on an enlightening journey with a private guide, exploring two of Italy’s most captivating UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Your odyssey begins in Matera, where you’ll wander through the historic Sassi caves, an intricate network of dwellings carved meticulously into the mountainside. As you meander, let your imagination drift to a time when these caves resonated with the chatter of their inhabitants and echoed the prayers from the rock churches adorned with evocative 13th-century frescoes.
The next leg of your adventure transports you to Alberobello, home to the remarkable Trulli. These conical limestone dwellings, constructed without mortar, stand as a testament to a prehistoric building technique that’s still alive in the region. With every step, uncover the secrets of these unique homes, delve into the stories of the folk who inhabit them, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of traditions that bind the community together.
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Exploring UNESCO Jewels: Matera & Alberobello's Historic Wonders
What's included in Exploring UNESCO Jewels: Matera & Alberobello's Historic Wonders
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bari
Your journey will start from Bari. The travel time is included here.
I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
Dive deep into the heart of Alberobello and be captivated by its unique Trulli dwellings. Discover the intricacies of these prehistoric limestone houses, understand their construction methods, and get acquainted with the traditions and tales of the people who have lived here for generations.
Matera
Embark on a transformative journey as you navigate the breathtaking Sassi caves of Matera. Engraved into the mountainside, these caves have served as dwellings for centuries. Let the ancient walls whisper tales of times gone by and be mesmerized by the evocative 13th-century frescoes adorning the rock churches.
Inclusions
- Matera Escape - Entrance fee
- Trulli di Alberobello (World Heritage Site) - Entrance Fee
- Professional local tour guide
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will provide pick up and Drop off in Bari. Our driver will leave 30 mins before and come to the specified location. He will then proceed to contact according to the details that have been provided.
