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Day 2 of 11 · Matera · Apulian Heartlands & Basilicata Explorer
Day 2 — Sassi di Matera
A cultural day to your new base in Matera, with a short drive (≈ 1 h 03) and plenty of free time.

Stage 2 · Matera · Italy
≈ approximate position — the place itself was not found: placed at the expected location
We sleep at B&B Le Colombine, 100 m away
days 2–3 2 nights ≈ 1 h 03 on the road≈ 64 kmclimate favourable
- programme
- 5 h 30
- road
- ≈ 1 h 03
This road time is measured from an approximate position.
- Tasting local Lucanian cuisine3 h 30
- Visit to the Casa Noha museum2 h
To add if time allows: Sunset view from Piazza Pascoli (1 h)
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Guided walk through the Sassi di Matera
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.

Altamura
Stop at a traditional bakery to sample the famous Pane di Altamura, a protected designation of origin bread.
60 min there · detour +5 km · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2006 by Travus — CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons