School trip: Sassi di Matera and Museo della Scienza

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Duration
Full day
Intensity
Low
Type

Group

Nº guests

min. 15

Tours
1
Experiences
1

Description

Explore the Sassi di Matera: A Journey into the Past

Plunge into the fascinating history of the Sassi di Matera with a guided tour of about 2 hours which will lead you through charming alleys and ancient rock-excavated houses, offering you a closer view of our ancestors' life. The experience includes an exclusive visit to the Rupestrian church, an authentic masterpiece of art and spirituality that will fascinate students and transport them back in time. In order to make your school trip even more exciting, you will assist in the performance of "Cupa Cupa", an engaging performance that enriches cultural discovery with a unique artistic dimension.

Free lunch: Discover the Local Flavours

Lunch will be free, letting students and tutors explore and taste local delicacies according to their taste and pace. Matera offers a range of restaurants and cafés that serve the typical dishes of Basilicata, letting everyone live an authentic culinary experience.

Afternoon at the Museo della Scienza: a Journey in the Space

In the afternoon, prepare yourself to take off with a visit to the Museo della Scienza of Matera. This state-of-the-art museum will transport you over the space with the Museum's space shuttle, by offering a cosmic adventure that will enchant students. The interactive and immersive path of the museum approaches participants to the wonders of astronomy and space science, by boosting curiosity and scientific passions. The proposed space experiences are made to educate and entertain, making every visit an unmissable opportunity to explore unknown and charming worlds.

An unforgettable educative experience

This school trip package is thought to offer students a unique opportunity to learn and enjoy. Matera, with its millennial history and its science innovations, represents an ideal destination for a field trip which combines culture, history and science in a memorable educational experience for your school trip.

Available from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025

Location

Matera

Recommended equipment

We recommend the use of: - Comfortable shoes: make sure to wear shoes without slippery soles to move easily in the Sassi di Matera. - Anorak or K way: to be prepared to be prepared for any climate change during the day. - Bottle of water and snack

Highlights

  • Explore the Sassi di Matera with an expert guide: Discover the most ancient Italian town's secrets.
  • Visit the rupestrian church: a journey through time between art and culture, in the heart of the caves of Matera.
  • Space mission at the Museo della Scienza: a cosmic adventure that will make student's eyes shine!

Included

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  • Guided tour of the Sassi: Explore the ancient heart of Matera with an enabled guide who will lead you among the alleys and historic caves, revealing the secrets and millennial stories of this amazing town.
  • Entering the Rupestrian church: Admire the art and the architecture of one of the most fascinating churches excavated in the rock, a hidden treasure that tells of centuries of devotion and culture.
  • Visit to the Museo della Scienza: Plunge into the world science and astronomy with an educational journey in the cosmos. An educational and engaging experience that will make the eyes of students of all ages shine.
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Not included

  • Transfer Service
  • Lunch
  • Transfer non inclusi

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Program

Sassi Tour and performance of "Cupa Cupa"

We will start with an exciting guided tour of 2 hours in the Sassi di Matera. The students, accompanied by an expert guide, will explore the ancient alleys and houses excavated in the rock, immersing themselves in this unique-in-the-world town's millennial history. The tour includes entrance to the suggestive rupestrian church, a stone-excavated place of worship that tells stories of faith and devotion. To conclude the morning engagingly, we will assist the performance of "Cupa Cupa", a traditional performance that joins a touch of folklore and authenticity to the visit.

Free Lunch

After the morning tour, you will enjoy a break for free lunch. Students and tutors will have the chance to explore Matera's routes, enjoying the local cuisine's delicacies in one of the many restaurants and cafés of the town. It is a perfect occasion to taste the typical flavors of Basilicata and recharge your batteries for the afternoon.

Space adventures at the Museo della Scienza

In the afternoon you will led to the discovery of the Museo della Scienza di Matera, a place where science comes to life interactively and engagingly. Students will face a real journey to the space, by leaving aboard the museum's virtual spaceship. This experience will lead them to a mission over the Cosmos, letting them live with unique emotions and delve into astronomic issues in a fun and educational way. These proposed space adventures will boost their curiosity and encourage them to discover unknown and fascinating worlds, making this afternoon an unforgettable experience.

Useful information

- Free cancellation: it's possible the booking's cancellation without any cost until 30 days before the tour departure. - Penalty of 50%: in case of cancellation made between the 29th and 20th day before the departure, a penalty of 50% of the total amount of the tour will be applied. - Penalty of 100%: in case of cancellation made less than 19 days before the departure, a penalty of 100% of the total amount of the tour will be applied.

Transfer Service with BUS GT: the Transfer Service with BUS Gran Turismo is available from and to the school for greater comfort. You can book such a service on request, resulting in a surcharge that will be quoted separately.

- Free for teachers: The accompanying teachers will benefit from free entrance. For every booked group, several free courses are offered to teachers, facilitating the participation and support during the school trip.

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