Start from Gioia del Colle, a small town located in the Apulia region, known for its medieval castle. Move easily and effortlessly on your e-bike and enjoy the beauty of the landscape and spectacular views of cultivated fields, olive groves and vineyards.
Travel 38 kilometres to reach the Belvedere of Matera, one of the most beautiful observation points over the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO heritage site, famous for its ancient houses carved into the rock. Admire a breathtaking view of the city and immortalise this extraordinary landscape in photos.
Head to the city after enjoying the panoramic view and taking a break to relax, we will centre to an ancient bakery of Matera. Our ancient oven, with its stone walls and the enveloping scent of freshly baked bread, is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Matera. Here, history blends with modernity, creating a welcoming and authentic atmosphere.
ou will be welcomed by the irresistible scent of Matera bread, cooked according to recipes handed down for generations. The rustic shapes and the crunchy crust hide a soft and fragrant heart.
We will accompany the bread with an excellent selection of extra virgin olive oils, from the hills surrounding Matera. Your palate will be delighted by fruity aromas, hints of freshly cut grass and a slight hint of pepper. Each drop tells the storey of our lands, from olive to oil, a thousand-year tradition.
Our local expert will be happy to guide you through the perfect pairings, showing you how bread and oil can enhance each other’s flavours. You will discover secrets and curiosities about the production of bread and oil, making this experience not only delicious but also educational.
This tasting is not just a meal, but a journey through the senses and culture of Matera.
Return to the path to begin the journey back. Admire once again the beauty of the Apulian and Lucanian countryside, with fortified farms, expanses of fields as far as the eye can see, cows, horses, donkeys and sheep grazing.