Crea Experience — Local services in Matera

I was looking for contacts to plan activities for a trip to Matera with a group of university students, and through word of mouth, I found Crea Experience. What can I say, except thank you? Thank you for the emotions we experienced, for the steps taken alongside the guides, for the notes of the concert organized in underground locations usually closed to the public, for the cheesemaking activity, and, in general, for the sensitivity and thoughtfulness that turn a trip into something unforgettable. A heartfelt thanks to Erasmo and his...

My wife and I (and our little dog, Phoebe) spent a very enjoyable evening with Alessio on a walking tour of Matera. His English is perfect and he tells the story of the city’s past with the ease of someone who not only knows his subject but is also passionate about it. The two and a half hours passed in a fascinating discovery of caves and the streets of Sassi. Our conversation covered recent history, film and literature in an extremely enjoyable exchange such as when making a new friend. This was a memorable event from our...

I can't say enough good things about Crea Experience. I did the cave church hike with my husband and my mom, and it was an amazing experience. Alessio, our guide, was so knowledgeable not just about the cave churches, but also the local plants and wildlife and history of the region itself. He also made sure to adapt the pace for my mom, and was so kindly attentive. Both Alessio and Erasmo, who drove us on either end of hike, were funny and welcoming, and their enthusiasm for Matera and the surrounding area is...