Travel Itinerary
Trip to Matera, Italy • A spiritual retreat with meditation and yoga practices. • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-02-08
In early February Matera experiences cool, mild weather with average daytime temperatures ranging from 8 °C to 14 °C. Skies are often partly cloudy with occasional light rain, so a light jacket and comfortable layers are recommended.
One-Day Spiritual Retreat in Matera
Immerse yourself in a day of meditation, yoga, and gentle walking in the historic city of Matera. From sunrise sessions on ancient piazzas to a mindful hike across the Murgia, this retreat blends inner calm with the breathtaking scenery of Italy’s UNESCO‑listed landscape.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Guided Morning Meditation
ApproxCasa di Meditazione Matera • Matera, Basilicata45 minutes
Start the day with a 45‑minute guided meditation in a quiet space designed for reflection and breath work.
#2Sunrise Yoga on Historic Plaza
ApproxPiazza San Francesco d'Assisi • Matera, Basilicata1 hour
Practice a gentle yoga flow as the sun rises over the stone houses of the Sassi, aligning breath with the historic surroundings.
#3Walking Meditation – Trail Start
Belvedere Murgia Timone • Matera, Basilicata53 minutes (Hike)
WikiBegin a gentle 2‑km walking meditation along the Murgia ridge, focusing on mindful steps and the surrounding landscape.
#4Walking Meditation – Trail End
Piano di Matera • Matera, Basilicata30 minutes
Conclude the meditation walk at a peaceful plateau offering panoramic views of the Sassi and the valley below.
#5Vegetarian Lunch with Local Flavors
Il Terrazzino • Matera, Basilicata1-2 hours
Enjoy a light, plant‑based lunch featuring seasonal vegetables, homemade pasta, and regional herbs in a relaxed terrace setting.
#6Afternoon Mindfulness in a Sacred Cave
Cave di Santa Lucia • Matera, Basilicata1 hour
Sit in quiet contemplation within the ancient cave, allowing the cool stone atmosphere to deepen the meditation practice.
#7Evening Reflection at Sunset Viewpoint
Murgia Timone • Matera, Basilicata45 minutes
WikiEnd the retreat with a serene sunset meditation, watching the lights of Matera glow from the hilltop while reflecting on the day's experience.
