Is Matera worth staying?

Even though I recommend staying overnight in Matera (so you can get the full experience + sleep in cave hotel), this city is also a popular destination for a day trip from Bari. If you're short on time, you can always visit Matera for just a few hours and still see a lot that the city has to offer.



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Is Matera worth visiting? Yes! This small city in the Basilicata region is in a part of Southern Italy that often gets overlooked. It's one of Italy's most unique destinations.

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Both Matera and Alberobello are fascinating, but they evoke completely different feelings. Both are rich in history. However, in Matera, you get the impression of struggle amongst a vast wilderness, whilst Alberobello brings magic and enchantment to mind.

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But be careful, during your Matera walking tour, you will involve a lot of walking, and as the city is hilly, hot—especially in the summer—and completely out in the open, you'll want to make sure you pack comfortable shoes and plenty of water.

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Is One Day Enough for Matera? If you only have one day in Matera, you can easily explore the city's historic Sassi district, take an Ape Calessino tour, dine at a local restaurant, and even stay in a cave hotel. However, you'll need to prioritize which attractions you want to see and plan your time carefully.

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Language – Italian is the official language of Italy. Most Italian in the city and other main tourists spots, speak English so you can absolutely get by without speaking Italian language.

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The only easy way to get around Matera is on foot, and be prepared for a lot of climbing. Most of the sassi district is closed to car traffic; if you're arriving by car, make arrangements in advance with your hotel for arrival and parking.

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Matera has gained international fame for its ancient town, the Sassi di Matera. The Sassi originated in a prehistoric troglodyte settlement, and these dwellings are thought to be among the first ever human settlements in what is now Italy.

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Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the city of stones and rock churches. Matera is one of the oldest, still inhabited cities in the world: a magical place that preserves evidence of human settlements since the Palaeolithic period in its natural caves carved into the rock.

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1. POLIGNANO A MARE. Polignano a Mare is one of the most famous destinations in Puglia, and for good reason! This coastal town is best known for its dramatic cliffs, beautiful seas and white pebble beaches.

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Puglia is much cheaper than the Amalfi Coast. Of course you can find bargains anywhere, but in general the cost of everything is higher in the Amalfi Coast. Lets break it down into categories: Accommodation: Accommodation is much more expensive on the Amalfi Coast.

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The cost of a taxi from Bari airport to Matera is around €100, based on a taximeter. As there are no set-rate fares, the final cost will depend on the exact destination you're heading to in Matera and the level of traffic.

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Excursion to Matera from bari with a private driver. Enjoy a private day trip from Bari to discover Matera, one of the most peculiar cities of Italy. You will have the chance to spend time in the famous sassi, the ancient cave dwellings where now houses are dug out of the calcarenitic rock.

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