Do you want to get away from it all? Enjoy an on the road trip to discover some of the most beautiful places in Italy and the world.

Rent a Maggiore car directly at Bari airport, then travel 63 km on the road SS96; in just under an hour you reach the fascinating city of Matera, home of the Sassi, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.

Matera is truly unique and one the most ancient cities in the world, with signs of human settlements dating from the Palaeolithic; thanks to its incredible history and beauty, Matera is today famous all over the world.

In Matera visitors can enjoy one of the many interesting tours, visit exhibitions and enjoy breath-taking views, such as the view from Belvedere Guerrichio.

In the evening, Matera lights up with a thousand lights which give the city a magical mysterious atmosphere; so make sure to venture out in the evening to enjoy live music and gastronomic delicacies such as fresh Matera bread, cruschi peppers and delicious strazzate almond cakes; the night tour of the Sassi is one of the most unique experiences you will ever enjoy.

Continuing along the road SP3 for another 43 km takes you in just 40 minutes to Bernalda. This delightful village of Basilicata is in the heart of the Ionian coast, and is the birthplace of the grandfather of Francis Ford Coppola, the famous director who opened a hotel in the historic Palazzo Margherita.

You are now truly a stone’s throw from a dream coast, yet another of our Italian wonders ... after a few kilometres you reach the golden Blue Flag beach of Metaponto and from there you are a few short stops from the crystal-clear waters of Marina di Pisticci, Policoro and Nova Siri!

At Metaponto, be sure not to miss out on the famous coast-to-coast trip that takes you to Maratea in about 2 hours. Continuing along the road SS653 you reach this fabulous seaside resort in the Gulf of Policastro.

Create your best memories by visiting these enchanting old world towns and villages, with the freedom and safety that only a Maggiore car can give you.

This magnificent area awaits you… what are you waiting for?