Matera & Alberobello Tour from Bari Port – Shore Excursion

Experience the best of Southern Italy in one day

Bari Port – Matera & Alberobello Shore Excursion: Discover Two UNESCO Icons of Southern Italy

8 hours
Proprietà: Condivise, Private
available
English speaking guide

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Experience the magic of Matera and Alberobello in a single unforgettable day. From ancient cave dwellings carved into rock to the iconic whitewashed trulli, this shore excursion reveals the history, culture and architectural wonders of Basilicata and Puglia

See what awaits you

  • Guided walking tour through Matera’s ancient Sassi cave districts
  • Explore rock-hewn churches, cave houses and panoramic viewpoints over the canyon
  • Free time to enjoy local cuisine in one of Italy’s most historic cities
  • Visit Alberobello’s UNESCO trulli, including entry to a traditional trullo house
  • Stroll through the picturesque Rione Monti, filled with whitewashed cones and artisan boutiques
  • Comfortable private transfer from Bari Port to Matera and Alberobello, and back
  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout the entire experience
    1
    08:30 - 09:30

    Transfer from Bari Port to Matera

    • Meet our English-speaking guide at Bari Cruise Terminal, then transfer to Matera by private transfer
    2
    09:30 - 14:00

    Guided Walking Tour of Matera (UNESCO)

    • Guided Visit of Matera

    Discover Matera’s extraordinary Sassi districts, a labyrinth of cave dwellings, stone alleys and panoramic terraces overlooking the ravine.
    Your guide will take you through: Ancient cave houses, rock-hewn churches, traditional neighborhoods carved entirely into limestone, breathtaking viewpoints across the canyon
    A deep journey into prehistoric origins and centuries of human history

    Freetime for lunch

    Enjoy free time to taste local specialties — such as orecchiette, focaccia lucana or fresh burrata

    3
    14:00 - 15:00

    Transfer from Matera to Alberobello

    • Continue your journey through Puglia’s countryside, dotted with olive groves and dry-stone walls, until you reach Alberobello
    4
    15:00 - 16:00

    Visit of Alberobello (UNESCO)

    • Explore the world-famous Rione Monti, home to more than 1,000 traditional trulli — cone-shaped houses built without mortar. Highlights includes: Walking through winding whitewashed lanes, vsiting the interior of an authentic trullo, learning about construction techniques and symbolism

    Browsing artisanal craft boutiques and local products, a fairytale setting unique to this region

    5
    16:00 - 17:00

    Return Transfer to Bari Port

    • Relax during the comfortable drive back to your cruise ship, ensuring timely arrival for embarkation
    6
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    Included/not included

    Included:

    • Visit the UNESCO trulli of Alberobello, including a traditional trullo interior
    • Comfortable private transfers from Bari Port and return
    • English-speaking guide for an immersive cultural experience

     

    Not included:

    • Tips and extras of a personal nature
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    This tour is on request for individuals and groups.

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