3 days in Matera Itinerary

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sassi di Matera and Church of Santa Maria de Idris. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Centro Storico Locorotondo and Cripta del Peccato Originale. Explore Matera's surroundings by going to Trullo Sovrano (in Alberobello) and Jonian Dolphin Conservation (in Taranto). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, get the lay of the land with Matera Tour Guide, stroll around Parco della Murgia Materana, and examine the collection at MUSMA Museum of Contemporary Sculpture.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Matera road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, Brindisi Airport and Naples International Airport. In May, daytime highs in Matera are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel back home.