Sunrise Hike in the Murgia Materana Park

If you visit Matera in summer, the heat may discourage you from visiting the Park, and it would be a great shame! That's why I offer my dawn tour, which requires a small initial sacrifice but pays off with a truly invigorating and aesthetically unique experience : The schedule is still flexible and if you really don't want to wake up before sunrise, this tour can still be done early in the morning. You are picked up comfortably at the Hotel by the NCC service (not provided by the Guide but by an external company), you walk together and walk back to the Sassi crossing the "Tibetan" Bridge in an experience that combines history, nature, views, fitness and a pinch of adventure!

1. 1

   Sassi di Matera

   1 hour

   Waking up just before dawn, in summer, allows you to visit the Murgia Materana Park in the coolest hours and with the most beautiful light to take photographs. On the other side of the Canyon of the Torrente Gravina you can see the entire view of the Sassi and you can understand the historical and natural context in which they are set. From the starting point of the walk we will walk along the edge of the Gravina and then arrive at the first viewpoint just before sunrise and admire the city as it lights up with golden light. It continues among churches, caves, racking and dry stone walls, with views that change at every turn and a tale about nature, science, history and traditions. Once you reach the top of the Belvedere plateau, you have a packed breakfast and go down on foot into the Canyon reaching the Sassi on foot.

2. 2

   Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera

   2 hours

   During the walk you can visit one to 4 rock churches, according to the wishes of travelers.

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• not recommended for travelers not in good physical shape

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.