Largely carved out of and built with tuff stone, the town has a truly remarkable history and a deep sense of spirituality, purity and authenticity. The sassi, the ancient cave dwellings, make it unique but there is much more to catch the eye and the imagination – just ask Mel Gibson, who chose Matera as the main location of The Passion of Christ.
You won’t really scratch the surface unless you go with a guide, however, and that’s where we come in: we have one of the very best, ready to unveil the secrets of this UNESCO Heritage town’s arcane secrets on a 2-hour walking tour and 45 minutes of “Ape Calessino Tour”
Price per person : From euro 90 transfer and tour guide included