Tour of the three Crypts in the Murgia Materana with Transfer

Join an exclusive private tour with convenient transfer to explore some of the most remarkable hidden treasures of Basilicata. Begin at the Crypt of the Original Sin, a 9th-century cave church transformed by Benedictine monks and decorated with vibrant frescoes by the mysterious “Painter of Matera’s Flowers,” rediscovered in 1963 and now a key attraction of Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Continue to the Church of Madonna della Palomba, where you’ll descend into a network of fascinating underground spaces including an ancient icehouse, refectory, cellar, cistern, and kitchen. Conclude your journey at the Crypt of St. Michael the Archangel inside the Masseria Jesce in Altamura, home to stunning 14th-century frescoes, including a rare Byzantine “Deesis” by Giovanni da Taranto and Marian scenes painted by Didaco de Simone in the 17th century. This unique tour offers a rich blend of sacred art, history, and archaeology, all accessed with the ease and comfort of private transport.