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Murgia Park Adventure
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Provided by:
Michele Martulli
Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Martulli Viaggi
Languages
Italian
From €25
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Discover a breathtaking landscape and unique historical heritage with the Tour of the Rock Churches in the Matera Murgia Park. An immersive experience between nature and archaeology that will take you on a discovery of the fascinating rock-hewn churches that bear witness to medieval monastic life.
Tour itinerary:
Starting point: Meet the guide and transfer to the Murgia Materana Park, a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature trail: Panoramic walk among the paths of the Murgia, with spectacular views of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina, the deep natural canyon that characterizes the area.
Visit to rock churches: Exploration of the most striking rock churches in the park, including:
Madonna delle Tre Porte: Featuring medieval frescoes and rock-cut architecture.
San Falcione: An ancient church with unique niches and artistic details. The guide will tell the history of these places, explaining the role of rock monasticism and the connection between Matera and the Murgia Park.
Return: After admiring the park's beauty, the tour concludes with a return to the starting point.
Tour itinerary:
Starting point: Meet the guide and transfer to the Murgia Materana Park, a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature trail: Panoramic walk among the paths of the Murgia, with spectacular views of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina, the deep natural canyon that characterizes the area.
Visit to rock churches: Exploration of the most striking rock churches in the park, including:
Madonna delle Tre Porte: Featuring medieval frescoes and rock-cut architecture.
San Falcione: An ancient church with unique niches and artistic details. The guide will tell the history of these places, explaining the role of rock monasticism and the connection between Matera and the Murgia Park.
Return: After admiring the park's beauty, the tour concludes with a return to the starting point.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Martulli Viaggi - DMC
- Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana
- Chiesa Rupestre di San Falcione
- Chiesa Rupestre di Madonna delle Tre Porte
- Transfer
- Chiesa Rupestre
- Guida autorizzata
On arrival
The Murgia Park tour starts from Via Alessandro Volta 3. We suggest you follow these directions to easily reach the meeting point.
Arriving by car:
If you arrive by car, you can park in one of the nearby paid parking lots, such as Parking Via Saragat or Parking Via Lucana.
From the parking lot, a short walk of about 5-10 minutes will take you to Via Alessandro Volta 3.
Things to note
Useful information:
Duration: Approximately 2 1/2 hours
Difficulty: Medium-easy (comfortable clothing and hiking shoes recommended)
Suitable for: Lovers of nature, history and photography.
Available languages: Italian.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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