Romantic Cave Rental for Couples in Ancient Matera, Southern Italy

Guests can book one or more of these exclusive itineraries arranged specifically for them by the best guides in the town while at this glamping property.

The Story of Man:
A guided tour of the Sassi of Matera. Visiting the Sassi of Matera means having an out-of-time journey through the traces of the uninterrupted presence of the man in this area, from the Paleolithic to the present days.

Between Nature and Devotion:
These are suggested itineraries for Matera Trekking on the Murgia. Madonna degli Angeli, visiting the Sassi of Matera and the Archaeological Park of Natural Rock-Hewn Churches means getting lost in the paths of an ancient and rocky landscape of huge charm.

Night Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera:
The historian Leandro Alberti who visited Matera in 1550 wrote that the Sassi at night had “a good likeness of the clear serene sky embellished with clear and shining stars”. The visit of Sassi at night still has this unique charm.

Gastronomic Tour: Bread and Mozzarella:
Departure at 7:00 am with a visit of a typical bakery and tasting of some local products (the Matera’s bread, the focaccia, biscuits). 8.00 am: transfer to the “caseificio” and view the making of mozzarella by hand and the “caciocavallo” cheese workshop.

Matera Cycling Tour:
A guided cycling tour departing from the Sassi, the Baroque town and some of the new Matera districts (where the Sassi inhabitants transferred in the fifties). Length: 3 hours. Included: hybrid bike rental and tourist guide.

Matera’s Hills:
A visit to Montescaglioso, home to the region’s most important Benedictine monastery, and Miglionico, a small medieval townhome to Castello del Malconsiglio.

Magna Grecia - Archeo tour:
Visit to archaeological digs in Metaponto, an ancient colony of Magna Grecia. The sacred area, theatre and potters’ district are still clearly visible. Tavole Palatine, a splendid temple from the 6th century BC dedicated to Hera is not too far away.

La Via dei Calanchi:
A trip to the enchanting lunar landscape in the more undiscovered Basilicata. Stop off in the abandoned village of Craco, the Rabatana in Tursi, a 5th century village, and the Anglona Sanctuary, with its medieval frescoes. Length: max 6 hours. Transfer included, entrance fees excluded.

Venosa and the Wine Cellars:
Transfer to Venosa (60 min.), the birthplace of the Latin poet Horatio (Carpe Diem). Visit the Archaeological Park, the “Abbazia della Trinità” and the “Incompiuta”. Visit a typical vineyard with tasting of Aglianico (the local red wine), olive oil and the typical cheese of the Vulture area. Length: max 5 hours. Transfer and wine tasting included.

Castel del Monte and King Friederick II:
A unique piece of medieval military architecture, Castel del Monte is a successful blend of elements from classical antiquity, the Islamic Orient and North European Cistercian Gothic. This was completed by Friederick II in the 13th century and was elected UNESCO Heritage Site in 1996. Length: max 4 hours. Transfer included, entrance fees excluded.

The Lucanian Dolomites:
Journey to Pietrapertosa (90 min.), in the Park of Gallipoli Cognato and the Lucanian Dolomites. Head towards the Saracen fortress, almost entirely carved out of rock, which offers a marvelous panoramic view of the Basento valley.