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Matera, Italy
5 Jours

Matera en 5 jours

Italie

Petit budget · 5 Jours
350 €
Milieu de gamme · 5 Jours
835 €
Meilleurs mois
April to June
Hôtel par nuit (milieu de gamme)
110 €

With 5 days in Matera, you'll have time to experience the city's highlights. Walking through Matera feels like stepping onto a film set, and for good reason—it has served as the backdrop for movies from 'The Passion of the Christ' to the latest James Bond. Yet beyond the cinematic allure, the city's magic lies in its tangible layers of history: exploring the frescoed Cave Churches of the Murgia plateau, descending into the vast, cathedral-like Palombaro Lungo cistern, or simply watching the golden light of sunset transform the Sassi from the Belvedere di Murgia Timone viewpoint.

Parfait pour history buffs
Parfait pour photographers
Parfait pour couples

Itinéraire Jour par Jour

Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions

Start your Matera adventure by getting your bearings and exploring the city's most iconic landmarks. Take time to soak in the atmosphere and discover why this destination captures the hearts of millions.

1

Sassi di Matera

Experience Sassi di Matera, one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

2

Cave Churches (Chiese Rupestri)

Experience Cave Churches (Chiese Rupestri), one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

Day 2: Local Life & Neighborhoods

Experience Matera like a local today. Wander through authentic neighborhoods, discover hidden cafes, and get a taste of everyday life in Italy.

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Casa Grotta Museum

Experience Casa Grotta Museum, one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

2

Palombaro Lungo Cistern

Experience Palombaro Lungo Cistern, one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

Day 3: Art, History & Discovery

Uncover layers of history that shaped Matera. From ancient remains to modern marvels, today reveals the stories behind the city's evolution.

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Cave Hotel Experience

Experience Cave Hotel Experience, one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

2

Sunset at Murgia Viewpoint

Experience Sunset at Murgia Viewpoint, one of Matera's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Italy's culture and heritage.

⏱️ 1.5-2 hours

💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.

Day 4: Day Trip to Craco

Leave Matera behind for a day and head to Craco (1 hour by car).

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Craco

Visit the haunting 'ghost town' of Craco, a medieval hilltop village completely abandoned due to landslides. Its eerie, crumbling structures perched on a cliff have featured in many films and offer a powerful, melancholic beauty.

⏱️ Full day

💡 Tip: Highlights: Guided tour of the abandoned historic center, Spectacular panoramic views of the Cavone valley, Photography of decaying architecture, Nearby Agri River valley scenery.

Day 5: Civita & Hidden Gems

Spend your last day away from the main sights: slow down in Civita and seek out a few places most visitors to Matera never find.

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Civita

The rocky spur that divides the two Sassi districts, crowned by Matera's Cathedral. This is the oldest heart of the city, offering panoramic views and a sense of lofty separation from the cave districts below.

⏱️ Half day

💡 Tip: Don't miss: Matera Cathedral (Duomo), Palazzo Lanfranchi Museum, Narrow alleys with stunning vistas.

2

Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio

A small, less-crowded viewpoint near the Convento di Sant'Agostino, offering a spectacular, slightly different angle over the Sasso Caveoso.

⏱️ 1-2 hours

💡 Tip: It provides an equally stunning vista as the main viewpoints but without the tour groups, perfect for quiet contemplation or photography.

3

Laboratorio di Ceramica di Giuseppe Mitarotonda

A small, family-run ceramic workshop in the Sassi where artisans create traditional Basilicata pottery using ancient techniques.

⏱️ 1-2 hours

💡 Tip: You can watch the potter at work and buy unique, handmade souvenirs directly from the artist, supporting local craft far from the generic souvenir shops.

Les meilleures visites et activités à Matera

Les visites et billets les plus réservés par les voyageurs, avec les notes et avis Viator.

Visite des Sassi de Matera, entrée de la maison troglodyte et de l'église rupestre

Visite des Sassi de Matera, entrée de la maison troglodyte et de l'église rupestre

4.71 553 avis2h
Matera : Visite des Sassi et de leurs emblématiques églises rupestres

Matera : Visite des Sassi et de leurs emblématiques églises rupestres

4.8564 avis2h
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Pourquoi Visiter Matera

Explore a UNESCO Masterpiece of Urban Adaptation: Witness ingenious ancient engineering at the Palombaro Lungo, a monumental underground cistern, and wander the intricate water collection system. The city's entire structure is a testament to human adaptation to a challenging environment.

Immerse Yourself in a Living Cultural Hub: As the 2019 European Capital of Culture, Matera buzzes with contemporary art installations in ancient spaces, music festivals in piazzas, and artisan workshops where local craftspeople create ceramics and textiles using time-honored techniques.

Walk Through 9,000 Years of History: Explore the Sassi di Matera, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Step inside a reconstructed cave dwelling at the Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario museum to understand daily life, and visit rock churches like Santa Lucia alle Malve with Byzantine frescoes dating back to the 8th century.

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Combien coûtent 5 jours à Matera ?

Prévoyez environ 350 € avec un petit budget, 835 € en milieu de gamme ou 1 550 € pour un voyage confortable, par personne et hors trajet jusqu'à Matera.

Petit budgetMilieu de gammeConfort
Hébergement (par nuit)45 €110 €190 €
Repas et boissons (par jour)17 €35 €70 €
Visites et activités (par jour)8 €22 €50 €
Total par jour70 €167 €310 €
Total pour 5 jours350 €835 €1 550 €

Les estimations n'incluent pas les vols ni les transports longue distance. Comparer les coûts quotidiens entre villes

Où dormir à Matera

Des hôtels proches du centre de Matera, du petit budget au luxe. Les prix sont des tarifs par nuit habituels lors de notre dernière vérification.

Il Piccolo Albergo MateraMilieu de gamme

Il Piccolo Albergo Matera

À 0,2 km du centre

Hotel San Domenico al PianoHaut de gamme

Hotel San Domenico al Piano

À 0,1 km du centre

Eurostars Matera LaSuiteLuxe

Eurostars Matera LaSuite

À 0,4 km du centre

Les prix des hôtels proviennent de Traveloka, vérifiés pour la dernière fois le 4 février 2026, et varient selon vos dates. Nous pouvons percevoir une commission si vous réservez via nos liens, sans frais supplémentaires pour vous.

Conseils de Voyage

  • 1Book accommodation in the city center for easy access to attractions. Matera is best explored by combining walking with public transport.
  • 2The best time to visit Matera is April to June, September to October. Shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
  • 3The local currency is Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
  • 4A few words in Italian go a long way with locals. Even "please" and "thank you" will earn smiles.
  • 5Download offline maps and translation apps before your trip. WiFi can be spotty in historic areas.
  • 65 days gives you time to see the highlights and discover some hidden gems.

Cuisine Incontournable à Matera

Pane di Matera (PDO bread)
Crapiata (traditional harvest soup of grains & legumes)
Peperoni Cruschi (sun-dried, fried sweet peppers)
Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa (pasta with turnip tops)

💡 Book a cave hotel or restaurant well in advance. The most atmospheric accommodations and dining spots in the Sassi have limited space and are extremely popular, often selling out months ahead, particularly in peak season.

Quartiers à Explorer à Matera

Sasso Caveoso

The more ancient and rugged of the two Sassi districts, characterized by its cave dwellings that cascade down the ravine like a natural amphitheater.

Sasso Barisano

The larger, more restored Sassi district, where many ancient caves have been transformed into elegant hotels, restaurants, and boutiques.

Piano (Modern City Center)

The 'new' city built from the 18th century onwards, featuring wide boulevards, Baroque churches, and lively piazzas.

Idées d'Excursions d'une Journée

Avec 5 jours à Matera, vous avez le temps pour une excursion mémorable. Voici quelques belles options à proximité :

Alberobello

1 hour 15 min by car

Venture into Puglia to visit another UNESCO site famous for its trulli, the unique conical-roofed whitewashed houses.

Metaponto & Ionic Coast

50 min by car

Escape to the sea and ancient Greek history.

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