• Madonna della Bruna issata sul Carro trionfale
  • Festa della Bruna – Carro Trionfale a Matera
  • Carro trionfale della Festa della Bruna
  • Trulli di Alberobello – Esperienza nel territorio
  • panorama dei Sassi di Matera
  • vicoli caratteristici dei Sassi di Matera
  • Duomo di Matera (Duomo della Bruna)
  • rione dei trulli ad Alberobello
  • vicolo caratteristico con trulli ad Alberobello
  • Pane di Altamura DOP
  • pane di altamura dop forno tradizionale
  • ponte acquedotto gravina in puglia
  • centro storico rupestre gravina in puglia

Feast of the Bruna Matera 2026: group tour

5 of 5 stars
5
890,00€per person
Duration

6 days

Intensity
Bassa
Type

Group

Nº guests

min. 8

Tours
4
Experiences
2

Description

Festa della Bruna Matera 2026

The Festa della Bruna in Matera is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted events in Southern Italy, a celebration that has brought together faith, folklore, and popular participation for over six centuries.

This organized group tour is designed to experience the 2026 edition, with dates from June 28 to July 3.

Meeting point and departure from Bari (airport or city center). Participants can arrive from any city or airport.
The flight is NOT included.
Once you arrive in Bari, we take care of everything!

An organized tour for aggregated groups

The package is reserved for aggregated groups and is also ideal for solo travelers or small parties. Participants are gathered into a single group and accompanied throughout the tour by a guide and dedicated staff, with organized transfers and continuous assistance.

Matera, the Bruna and places of tradition

The heart of the journey is Matera, with guided tours of the UNESCO-listed Sassi of Matera, the symbolic places of the festival and the Carro Workshop, where the majestic papier-mâché Triumph Chariot is created each year.

The highlight is attending the Festa della Bruna from reserved viewing areas, allowing guests to safely and emotionally experience the Triumph of the Chariot and the spectacular “tearing apart.”

An itinerary between Basilicata and Puglia

The tour is enriched with excursions to Alberobello, Altamura, Gravina in Puglia and a masseria near Ostuni, offering a balanced mix of religious tradition, culture, gastronomy and local experiences.

A unique experience beyond the festival

This Festa della Bruna tour is designed for lovers of traditions, photography and authentic popular events, offering an in-depth insight into the city of Matera and its bond with the Bruna, within a carefully organized setting.

Available from 28 June 2026 to 3 July 2026

Location

Matera, Alberobello, Altamura, Gravina

Highlights

  • Participation in the Festa della Bruna Matera 2026
  • Visit to the Carro Workshop
  • Reserved viewing areas for the Triumph of the Chariot
  • Guided tour of the UNESCO Sassi of Matera
  • Alberobello and its UNESCO-listed trulli
  • Typical tastings between Basilicata and Puglia

Included

  • 5 nights Nessun risultato
  • 5 breakfasts, one for each overnight stay
  • Masseria tasting near Ostuni
  • Tasting at a traditional bakery in Altamura
  • Tour guide and tour escort for the entire duration of the trip
  • Guided tours in Matera, Alberobello, Altamura and Gravina
  • Dedicated Festa della Bruna experience
  • Transfers to/from Bari Airport and for all excursions
  • Dedicated organizational assistance
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  • Transfer inclusi

Not included

  • Tourist tax (to be paid on-site)
  • Arrival and return travel (if not requested)
  • Tips, personal expenses and extras
  • Entrance fees not expressly indicated
  • Optional insurance
  • Everything not listed under “What’s Included”.

Extra options

Children reduction in 3rd / 4th bed
Special reduction for families traveling with children. A 30% discount is applied for children up to 13 years old accommodated in a 3rd or 4th bed in the same room as adults.
€per bed

Program

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Arrival in Matera and welcome

Independent arrival of participants at Bari Airport and collective transfer to Matera. Welcome aperitif and presentation of the program dedicated to the Festa della Bruna. Hotel check-in, free dinner and overnight stay.

Matera and Bruna traditions

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Matera and the Sassi of Matera, with historical and cultural insights into the symbolic places of the festival. Free time for lunch. Visit to the Carro Workshop, the artisanal heart of the Festa della Bruna. Aperitif dinner with typical local products. In the evening, participation in the lighting of the festive illuminations in the city center. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Territory and UNESCO villages

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Apulian countryside. Visit to a masseria near Ostuni with tasting of dairy products. Continuation to Alberobello and guided tour of the UNESCO trulli districts. Return to Matera, free dinner and overnight stay.

Alta Murgia: Altamura and Gravina

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Altamura, including entrance to a traditional bakery and tasting of PDO bread. Continuation to Gravina in Puglia and guided tour of the historic center and the aqueduct bridge. Return to Matera, free dinner and overnight stay.

Festa della Bruna

Breakfast at the hotel. Participation in the most important moments of the Festa della Bruna: – Shepherds’ Procession at dawn – Triumph of the Bruna Chariot – Three ritual laps and the “tearing apart” of the Chariot from a reserved position – Final fireworks display over the Gravina. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Bari Airport. End of services.

Useful information

Up to the 8th day before arrival: FREE cancellation.
From the 7th day before arrival: 30% of the total amount will be retained.
From the 3rd day before arrival or in case of NO-SHOW: 100% of the total amount will be retained.
For multi-day packages: In case of early departure, full payment of the package will be required.

On request

– Extend your holiday and organize your stay in Matera with us, in a cave dwelling, with prices starting from €90 per person per night

– The tour will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 8 participants;
– Any food intolerances must be communicated at the time of booking;
– 15% discount voucher at Movado to be used on 02/07 during the convivial moment of the “3 Laps of the Bruna Chariot” in Piazza Duomo!

Frequently asked questions

Is it a group tour? Is the trip suitable also for solo travelers?

Yes, the package is designed for aggregated groups: it is also possible to join individually.

Are transfers included?

Yes, all transfers included in the program are provided, including transfers to/from Bari Airport.

Is the flight included?

No, the flight is not included. Participants may arrive from any city or airport and join the group in Bari.

Is participation in the main moments of the Festa della Bruna guaranteed?

Yes, the program is built around the official moments of the festival, with dedicated access and reserved viewing areas.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts in Bari (airport or meeting point communicated before departure).

Who can sell it?

This tour is also available for B2B partnerships and resale.

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Contact and information

+39 0835 334 543
ota@martulliviaggi.com

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