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Trip to Altamura and Gravina with departure from Matera

A day trip that combines two cities full of history, culture and tradition: we talk about Gravina – with its rock habitat, surrounded by a very picturesque landscape – and Altamura – famous for the production of DOP bread, the city also boasts the presence of an interesting medieval cathedral built by Frederick II of Swabia!

Highlights:

Tour with departure from Matera;
Visit of the City of Altamura;
Tour of the city of Gravina in Puglia..

In detail:

Pick-up from the city of Matera (at Agenzia Martulli – via Volta n. 3/5 – or where you’re staying) to reach the city of Altamura and start your tour.

Arrival in Altamura, and meeting with the guide in the historic center, from where the tour of the cloisters and strictulis, urban elements typical of the old town. The visit continues with the majestic Frederick cathedral, founded in 1232 by the emperor himself. Everything ends with the entrance to one of the wood-burning ovens to know the secrets of Altamura’s bread.

Free time for lunch.

Departure for Gravina in Puglia; once arrived you will visit the Cathedral of the Assumption, wanted by the Norman Alfredo D’Altavilla, continuing with the visit of the Museum of “Cola-Cola” (free admission). The tour continues through Piazza Benedetto XIII and Piazza Notar Domenico, from where you can visit the Church of Purgatory, the Finia Library and the Four Fountains. Walk through the two medieval districts of the city. Route through the streets of the historic center to the Bridge Viaduct Aqueduct Madonna della Stella, where you can admire the caves.

Meet up again with your driver and return to Matera.

THE FEE INCLUDES:

• Pick-up service by minivan;
• tour in the language chosen for the duration of the tour.

THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Entry ticket – National Archaeological Museum of Altamura;
• Tasting in the typical oven of Altamura;
• flights to/from Matera;
• meals that where not mentioned;
• drinks;
• tips;
• personal extras;
• all that was not mentioned in “The fee includes”.

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