Matera Crypt of Original Sin and Wine Tasting Tour

Leave Matera with private pick-up from your accommodation and explore two remarkable sites in the Basilicata countryside. Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, a rock-hewn church known for its rare 8th–9th-century frescoes, with an audio guide that explains the biblical scenes and their meaning. As you explore the painted story of Genesis, you will also discover an intriguing detail: the forbidden fruit is not shown as an apple, revealing a different and more surprising interpretation of the original scene. Continue to Masseria Dragone for a tasting that includes a charcuterie board with local cold cuts, traditional bread, crunchy taralli, and a glass of local wine. After this flavorful break, stop at the San Giuliano Dam to enjoy a scenic view before reaching Miglionico. Walk through the medieval village with a licensed guide and visit Malconsiglio Castle, linked to the historic Conspiracy of the Barons. Wrap up the tour and return comfortably to your accommodation in Matera.

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   Matera

   Pass by

   Start your day at 10:30 AM with a convenient private pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Matera, then relax on board as you travel into the Basilicata countryside.

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   Cripta del Peccato Originale

   30 min

   Step inside one of Basilicata’s most extraordinary rupestrian sites and discover its ancient frescoes with the included ticket and audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Italian.

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   Stop 3

   30 min

   Take a flavorful break in a traditional countryside setting and taste an aperitif with local products paired with a glass of wine.

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   Stop 4

   15 min

   Pause along the route and admire a scenic natural viewpoint surrounded by the quiet landscapes of Basilicata.

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   Stop 5

   1 hour

   Follow your guide through the medieval streets of Miglionico and uncover the charm, stories, and traditions of this historic village.

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   Stop 6

   1 hour

   Enter the symbolic castle of Miglionico and listen as your guide brings its legends, noble intrigues, and medieval history to life.

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   Matera

   Pass by

   Sit back and enjoy the return journey, with drop-off at your accommodation in Matera at approximately 4:00-4:30 PM.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick-up time can be adjusted according to travelers’ needs, subject to availability and prior confirmation
• The visit inside the Crypt of Original Sin is a shared experience lasting approximately 30 minutes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.