Tour of Matera and Grottaglie from Lecce
Excursions & day trips

Tour of Matera and Grottaglie from Lecce

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 9 hours
Do this because
  • Spend a day in Grottaglie and Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019
  • Visit the District of Ceramics and the Museum of Ceramics in Grottaglie
  • Discover the ancient beauty of Matera at your own peace
  • Pick up and drop off from/to your accommodation
What to expect

Start the tour from Lecce, the first stop after about 50 minutes of travel is Grottaglie, the city famous for its colorful ceramics. Near the famous "District of Ceramics", the Museum of Ceramics of Grottaglie tells the story of its craft tradition. Five sections and 400 artefacts: traditional use ceramics, with artifacts used for domestic services; the majolica, including dishes, jugs and devotional ceramic objects; the archaeological section, with finds dated between the 8th and 4th centuries B.C. Visit the historic center before reaching Matera, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous city of the Sassi shows itself in all its ancient beauty. Here you will have some free time to visit the maze of narrow streets where worship and tradition create a unique atmosphere made up of churches and dwellings carved into the rock, the location of many famous films. We return to Lecce approximately at 6.00 pm.

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What's included
  • check Visit Grottaglie - Matera
  • check 9-seater MiniVan with air conditioning
  • check Professional driver
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tour guide
Where
Meeting point:
Pick up at your accommodation in Lecce. Please, let the tour operator know the address of the hotel.
What to remember
  • Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information on the voucher after booking
  • The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to be confirmed
  • Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. This tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Provider
Tour and Travel Services SA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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