Private tour in Matera Alessandro P

Altamura and Gravina full day tour: cave dwellings, James Bond and excellent bread.

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Alessandro P.

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Discover and enjoy the authentic Puglia. Welcome in Puglia (or Apulia): the sunny and windy "heel of the Italian boot". We are Italy's easternmost region, right in the middle of the Mediterranean sea with culture and traditions that are the results of several different dominations, cultural and economic influences. First of all I'm a traveler (for leisure and work) and I like to discover foreign countries and their culture, traditions, food, people, etc. I have been working in tourism since 1998 as travel designer, event organizer, licensed tourist guide, nature (hike and bike) and interpretive guide, tour leader, food and wine lover (olive oil taster, wine sommelier). I'm passionate about my region and I like to share our amazing attractions and culture with other people. Puglia is an "easy region": the weather is quite warm all year long (the best time to come is from March to November but it's worth to come also in winter time), people is friendly (… but only a few people speaks English or another foreign language), there are always lots of events and things to do and our Mediterranean diet is healthy and tasty for everybody (amazing choice of tasty meat, fish, pasta, rice, legumes, vegetables and fruit recipes). Travelers who come for the first time in Puglia usually are fascinated by the Puglian daylight and the colours of the seaside and the countryside. I'll share with you the soul of Puglia, its culture, traditions, flavors, nature, scent, vibes . . . If you're looking for an hyper detailed and boring visit I'm not the tour guide for you but if you like a friendly and easy going person who will make his best, thanks to his experience and empathy, to understand and satisfy your needs, to suggest the right choices matching with your interests, to introduce in our culture and traditions, to help you in spending a very nice time … then contact me. I'm a licensed tour guide, nature (hike and bike) guide, environmental educator; wine sommelier, certified olive oil taster, tour leader. Education and training: University degree with experimental final essay (with photographic appendix) in Geography about Apulian rural buildings (masseria, villa, trullo); Master in Tourism Economics and Management; Professional training courses: tour guide, nature and interpretive guide, environmental educator, bike guide, bicycle mechanic, BLSD (Basic Life Support Defibrillation), inclusive and accessible tourism; Cooking, wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting classes; Workshop about recognition of Apulian wild orchids; Photography's workshop about show and Entertainment, nature. PLEASE WRITE ME BEFORE BOOKING (this way we will be sure the tour will match perfectly your needs in terms of price, service included, date, start time, duration, etc.). THIS WAY IS EASIER AND FASTER FOR YOU AND ME.

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Overview of your Matera tour

A tasty and cultural tour in Altamura and Gravina: some of the oldest human settlement in the world with evidences of people living in the natural caves starting from the Paleolithic age. I'll be happy to share with you my extensive experience as tour guide, nature guide, wine and olive oil sommelier to discover how a Neanderthal man looks like, the life in the Neolithic age, a unique ecosystem declared Unesco site in 1993 with dwellings carved in the rock and churches painted with stunning frescoes. Let's enjoy breathtaking views of the ravines, walk along magic places used as movie set by national and international productions (Wonder Woman, James Bond 25), taste the traditional focaccia and the DOP bread of Altamura (the same mentioned by the latin poetry Orazio in his Satire on 37 B. C. ) baked in brick wood fired oven, the centuries old recipes of the artisanal pastry workshop of St. Clare's Monastery, the green walnut liqueur Don Peppe, the Primitivo wine at an old underground winery, etc.

Recent Reviews

David L.United States
May 2023

Alessandro was excellent. Though the weather was poor (constant rain) he provided us with consistently informative & great sightseeing and in 2 towns focusing on Matera, a very interesting UNESCO World Heritage site with unusual history of churches & people living in caves we visited up until fairly recently though the town has had homo sapiens as far back as 30,000 years. The skyline from across a gorge was special & we saw the gorge from the cave side. For lunch, Alessandro took us to a great bakery.

Larisa L.Australia
June 2016

Alessandro was very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge with us. We had a 6 hours tour, first to Altqmura and then walking tour of Matera. Through the tour his recommendations of places to see and eat were excellent.

Joyce H.Australia
April 2016

Alessandro was an enthusiastic and engaging tour guide who had a considerable local knowledge of the area. He was always punctual and provided us with a lot more information than we would have had just by using a guide book. When my husband sprained his ankle, Alessandro immediately took us to an orthopaedic centre where we were able to obtain what was needed. Subsequently, Alessandro adjusted the remaining of the tour accordingly. Thank you, Alessandro.

Beverly Maxwell J.United States
March 2016

The customized tour Alessandro designed for us more than met our expectations. Alessandro's written and verbal communication skills were excellent. His pre-trip recommendations regarding itinerary and accommodations were helpful in determining final agenda. He was always punctual and prepared for the day's activities. We were impressed with his historical knowledge and his sensitivity to our activity level. It was a memorable and most enjoyable travel experience.

Your Matera tour itinerary

Visit of Altamura: - Historic city center - the picturesque "claustri"; - the Cathedral (a beautiful example of Apulian Romanesque style) built by Frederick II of Swabia, some some other churches (S. Nicola dei Greci, S. Chiara, etc. ), aristocratic palaces. - a pastry workshop and a bakery to taste and to learn about the bread, focaccia and the traditional pastry called "Nuns' tits". Gravina with the movie set of James Bond "No times to die", the chruches carved in the rocks, the stunnig ravines, etc.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

courtesy transportation by car clean and fitted with all comforts (air conditioning, etc.)

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - admission ticket: I suggest one or 2 chruches carved int he rocks )abotu 5 eur per church), a bread and focaccia tasting at a bakery: 10-15 Eur per person;- pastries and coffee at the pastry workshop: about 5 Eur per person;
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Meeting location

Piazzetta Pascoli, Matera, Basilicata, 75100, Italy

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Religious Sites
History
Tour reference number
206189
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
High

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Matera is perfect for travellers who are interested in history, culture, and gastronomy. It's ideal for those who want to explore ancient human settlements, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, and taste traditional Italian foods like focaccia and DOP bread. With Alessandro P. as your guide, you'll gain deep insights into the region's history and culinary delights.

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