Travel Itinerary
Trip to Matera, Italy • A fun-filled family trip with kid-friendly activities, parks, and interactive museums. • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-01-27
January is crisp and quiet—expect cool, sunny days around 8–12 °C, chilly evenings, and very little rain; perfect for exploring without summer crowds.
Family Fun in Matera’s Cave City & Parks
Discover Matera’s magical cave houses, hands-on museums, and panoramic parks on a kid-centric winter break packed with history, playtime, and unforgettable views.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Cave House with Live Bread-Baking Demo
Casa Grotta • Matera, Basilicata1 hour
WikiStep into a recreated cave home where costumed guides show how families lived 200 years ago; kids can knead dough and taste warm focaccia straight from the wood oven.
#2Playground & Picnic with Rock-Church Views
Belvedere Murgia Timone • Matera, Basilicata2 hours
WikiShort family nature walk to a panoramic meadow dotted with swings and climbing logs; spread a blanket, fly a kite, and spot cave churches across the canyon.
#3Interactive Paleontology Exhibit
Museo di Palaeontologia e Dinosaurs • Matera, Basilicata1.5 hours
Touch real dinosaur footprints found nearby, dig for fossils in the kids’ sandbox, and watch a 3-D film that brings prehistoric Lucania to life.
#4Sunset Ferris-Wheel Ride & Street-Food Tasting
Matera City Center • Matera, Basilicata1 hour
End the day on a small seasonal wheel for sweeping views over the glowing Sassi, then grab wood-fired panzerotti and hot chocolate from nearby kiosks.
