Maximum Allowed Per Booking: 4
Group Size: 2 - 4
Languages: English, Italian

Day 1 - MATERA

Upon arrival in the early afternoon, either independently or with a transfer available from Bari Airport or the train station for a fee, guests will check in at the farmhouse accommodation. Dinner will be provided, followed by an overnight stay.

Day 2 - MATERA

Following breakfast, participants will convene at the stables for horse assignment. The journey will commence with a 15 km drive to the Bosco di Lucignano Forest within the Parco della Murgia Materana. Horses will be unloaded for a trek along ancient paths and sheep-tracks, retracing the routes of shepherds and brigands through the historic woodlands and lush Mediterranean scrub. This immersive experience will offer a glimpse into the region's rich history, including Neolithic settlements, jazzi, rocky outcrops, and fortified farms. A stop for refreshments will allow guests to savor the local Murgia delicacies. The area boasts diverse arboreal vegetation, predominantly oak and holm oak trees, alongside shrubs like junipers, honeysuckles, and mastic trees. The undergrowth and glades are adorned with rare flora such as ash, male peony, cerere a resta, Matera's ophrys, Trionfetti's cornflower, and various orchids. Wildlife encounters may include grazing podoliche cows, foxes, wild boars, wolves, porcupines, as well as an array of insects and birds of prey. Return to the accommodation in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 - MATERA

The day begins with a meeting at the stables for horse assignments, grooming, and saddling. Departing from the stables, the itinerary leads to Murgia Timone and Murgecchia, renowned for their naturalistic and archaeological significance. Trekking through Mediterranean scrubland, guests will enjoy panoramic views of the Gravine canyons and the striking Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A traditional lunch awaits at an environmental education center housed within a pastoral age jazzo. The journey continues along ancient sheep tracks, exploring the rock churches in the vicinity. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4 - DEPARTURE

Following breakfast, guests will depart using their own transportation or opt for a private transfer service to Bari upon request.


DIFFICULTY: (INTERMEDIATE / EXPERT)
ACCOMMODATION: farmhouse / holiday home
EQUIPMENT: English saddles
HORSES: Murgesi and crossings
FROM 6 TO 8 HOUR PER DAY IN THE SADDLE approximately – The ability to control the horse on the outside at three gaits and a good physical condition is required.
MINIMUM AGE: 16 years
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 90 Kg
TYPE: equestrian stay with overnight stays in a farmhouse/holiday home

ACCOMMODATION:
3 nights in a farmhouse/holiday home in the equestrian center, a few kilometers from Matera. The rooms are modern and equipped with every comfort. Kitchen, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, pets allowed. 

On Request Quotation