Overnight Stay, Meal And Tour

Overnight Stay, Meal and Tour, 2 days, rated 4.8 across 340 traveller reviews.

Overview

This package from Martulli Viaggi bundles the three things most visitors want from Matera into one booking: a bed in the Sassi, a proper Lucanian meal, and a guided walk that explains what you are looking at. It runs across two days and is built for two people sharing, with a one-night stay at a B&B inside the UNESCO-listed Sassi district. The base is B&B Suite la Stalla on Via Madonna delle Virtù, and the experience starts there at 10:30.

The walking portion is a 2-hour join-in tour through the two main Sassi neighborhoods, Caveoso and Barisano. Along the way the guide takes the group into a rock-hewn church and a cave house museum, both with entrance tickets covered by the package, so you see the interiors rather than just the facades. Group size is capped at 25 travellers.

Food is a real part of the deal rather than an afterthought. Breakfast at the B&B is included, as is a traditional Lucanian menu for two, either lunch or dinner. There is also a 10% discount voucher for MòVado Food & Drink, usable on local product tastings or a drink. Transfers to and from Matera are not included but can be arranged on request.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at B&B Suite la StallaThe meeting point is La Stalla, Via Madonna delle Virtù 31, Matera, with a 10:30 start. The experience also ends back here.
2. Overnight stay in the SassiOne night for two people at a B&B in the Sassi district, with breakfast included.
3. Lucanian meal for twoA lunch or dinner featuring traditional local dishes for two people, booked as part of the package.
4. Guided walk, Caveoso and BarisanoA 2-hour join-in walking tour through both main Sassi neighborhoods with a guide.
5. Rock-hewn church visitThe group enters a historic rock church, with entrance tickets included.
6. Cave house museumEntry to a casa grotta museum is included, showing how people lived in a typical cave dwelling.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this trip goes, from where the apartment sits in the city to what is and is not in the price.

• Where you sleep. The B&B sits at the lower end of the city. One reviewer pointed out that this means walking all the way up for breakfast, so expect some uphill walking as part of daily life here.
• Group size and pace. The walking tour is a join-in group with a maximum of 25 travellers. It lasts 2 hours and covers both Sassi districts plus two interior visits, so expect a steady pace on city streets.
• Bookings reveal details. The exact addresses of your accommodation and restaurant are only provided after booking. Plan to check that information as soon as confirmation arrives so you can arrange arrival logistics.
• Extra costs to budget. Gratuities, personal expenses, and any meals or drinks beyond those specified are also on you, and transfers to and from Matera cost extra unless arranged separately.
• Weather dependency. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Mobility considerations. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing does not recommend it for travellers with back problems. It is near public transportation, and the booking page says most travellers can participate.

Common issues. The main practical friction reported concerns the apartment's position: one reviewer liked the place but noted it sits at the very bottom of the city, which means a long climb up for breakfast each morning. Accessibility is limited, since the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with back problems. The group can be as large as 25, which may feel crowded for some. Finally, the exact accommodation and restaurant addresses are only shared after booking, and the tourist tax plus transfers are extra costs on top of the package price.

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