Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
from $29.16
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Discover the wild and ancient side of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. After a shared transfer from Matera’s city center, access the protected area of Murgia Timone with the entry ticket included as part of the experience.
This special access allows you to explore one of the most important archaeological areas surrounding Matera, including the ancient Neolithic village, the panoramic Belvedere overlooking the Sassi, and the rupestrian churches carved into the rock.
Together with a knowledgeable guide, walk scenic trails above the Gravina canyon and visit the rock-hewn churches of San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte, featuring Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 17th centuries.
Continue to the dramatic Golgota hill, selected by Mel Gibson as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ thanks to its dramatic and timeless scenery. End the tour at sunset from the Belvedere, where Matera’s Sassi glow in golden light.
2 hours 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Please enter the office and introduce yourselves to the staff.
Itinerary
- 1Stop
Meet your group in Matera’s city center and board the minivan/minibus heading toward the Park of Rupestrian Churches.
- 2Parco della Murgia Materana
Access the protected archaeological area of Murgia Timone with the included entry ticket. Explore traces of the ancient Neolithic village carved into the rock, where some of the earliest human communities in southern Italy once lived. Discover caves, cisterns, and remains that reveal prehistoric life in the area.
- 3Stop
Visit the Crypt of San Falcione, one of the oldest rupestrian churches in the park. Admire the ancient rock-cut architecture and learn about the religious communities who inhabited these remote caves.
- 4Chiesa Rupestre di Madonna delle Tre Porte
Continue to the Church of Madonna delle Tre Porte, known for its Byzantine frescoes and spiritual significance. Your guide will explain the symbolism and history hidden within these centuries-old paintings.
- 5Stop
Before reaching Belvedere, cross the dramatic Golgota hill, famous as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ. End the experience at the iconic Belvedere viewpoint, the most panoramic terrace overlooking Matera’s Sassi districts.
- 6Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy
After enjoying the sunset from the Belvedere viewpoint, relax during the shared transfer back to Matera’s city center.
What's included
- Entry ticket to the protected Murgia Timone area and Belvedere viewpoint
- Shared round-trip transfer from Matera city center
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo
- Certified tour guide
- Entry tickets to the rupestrian churches
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
- The actual tour time may vary from the scheduled time as it depends on the sunset time.
