Crypt of the Original Sin, wine & lunch

Tour description

The Sassi of Matera, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993, are a unique place with extraordinary charm which testify to how man has lived for millennia in a fairy-tale environment. Our journey starts with a walking tour of the famous “Sassi” (historical cave dwellings). The tour continues through the alleys and streets of the Sassi, the natural setting of several films such as 'The Passion of the Christ' by Mel Gibson and 'The Gospel According to Matthew' by Pier Paolo Pasolini. After the tour (2h), a transfer will bring you to a farmhouse immersed in the Matera countryside, where you will taste a selection of local dishes accompanied by 3 glasses of wine. After lunch, you will discover, the world-famous Crypt of the Original Sin, also called the Sistine chapel of rupestrian art (800m walking distance from the farm). Inclusions: • Round-trip from Matera (Hotel pick-up) • Private tour guide (English) • Crypt of the Original Sin tickets • Light lunch & wine tasting in a farmhouse • All fees and taxes