Le Origini

Le Origini Matera offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of Matera, famous for its ancient cave dwellings.

Explore Nearby Attractions

Make the most of your stay by exploring must-see attractions just moments away. From cultural landmarks to charming local spots, discover nearby experiences that enrich your journey.

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Sassi di Matera

Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Prehistoric cave dwellings atop a ravine overlooking the Torrente Gravina tributary

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Orecchiette Cooking Class

Ginosa, Puglia, Italy

Learn how to make a traditional Apulian pasta dish

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Insider Tips and Travel Inspiration

Explore our curated blog posts filled with travel tips, destination highlights, and insider secrets to make the most of your Italian adventure.

Nov 5 2020

8 Must-See Italian Cultural UNESCO Sites

Italy is jam-packed full of amazing cultural history! There are so many opportunities to be amazed and educated. This is...

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Jul 31 2020

Coffee with Saverio from Le Origini, Matera

Matera is the 3rd oldest city in the world and has been inhabited for over 7000 years. Located in the Basilicata region ...

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Oct 25 2019

Quick Facts about Matera

Quick Facts about Matera and why you should visit… You may have heard us raving on about a beautiful town in the s...

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Oct 24 2019

Matera: Guide to Eating

Matera is a wonderful labyrinth of alleyways, with food places and boutique shops in every corner. It can be confusing w...

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Jun 26 2019

The Best Places to Stay in Puglia

Puglia is a very peculiar destination – imagine a huge lush garden where farmers grow a variety of vegetables, immense h...

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Jan 17 2023

A Review of Monopoli's Best Hotel - Locanda Don Ferrante

When visiting Monopoli, there is one hotel that stands out from the crowd. The only 5-star hotel in the town, The Locand...

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Itineraries and Inspiration in the Area

Discover thoughtfully designed itineraries of the region that will seamlessly blend with a stay at this hotel.

Port Series

Timeless Tuscia

4 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$2,792 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Step off the beaten path and uncover Italy’s hidden heart in the Tuscia region, where medieval hill towns, Renaissance palaces...

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2026 Departures Now OpenNew Tour

Sardinia Treasures

11 days
(Small Group Journey)
Apr to Oct 2026 (departure)
$10,490 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

Discover Sardinia, where ancient civilisations, rugged landscapes, and turquoise seas converge. The seclusion of the Mediterranean’s second largest island has...

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2026 Departures Now OpenNew Tour

Piedmont & the Italian Riviera

8 days
(Small Group Journey)
May to Oct 2026 (departure)
$7,190 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

From rolling hills of vineyards and truffles to sun-kissed shores of the glittering Ligurian coast, this immersive tour blends the...

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2026 Departures Now OpenNew TourPort Series

Northern Italy with Lake Como & the Dolomites

10 days
(Small Group Journey)
Apr to Oct 2026 (departure)
$11,390 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

At the heel of Italy’s boot, discover beautiful whitewashed villages, stunning coastlines with turquoise coloured waters, ancient ruins and gastronomical...

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Port Series

Return to Rome, Italy

5 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$3,990 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

A second look at the Eternal City, revealing its soul through food, art, and hidden historic corners

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Port Series

Umbria Secrets, Italy

7 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$5,950 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Explore rustic beauty, rich history, and rising wine culture in undiscovered Umbria, fast becoming Tuscany's rival

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Traveller Stories & Trusted Reviews

A family trip to Italy has been at the top of our wishlist. Ormina Tours made our wish come true! We recently spent 12 days traveling from Venice, to Florence, through Tuscany, to Sorrento, finishing in Rome. The private tours in each city were lead by experienced guides. The experiences booked for us were the perfect amount of time allotted with 2 teenagers in tow and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own as well. The hotel accommodations in each city were above expectations as well as the private transfers to each destination. There was never a moment of stress or frustration on this trip. Every guide, driver, ticket and booking came through without any issue. Our first trip to Europe as a family was a huge success because of the care and consideration of Ormina Tours. We can’t wait to book our next adventure with Ormina!

Lisa P.Italy

Our Italian food experience with Ormina Tours was top value.
From start to finish we could fault nothing. It exceeded our expectations and we look foward to another Ormina Tour in the future.

MajorItaly

In April and May 2024 we did Ormina's 'Enchanting Puglia' and 'Sicily Bella' tours. Both were amazing small group tours with 8 people on each tour. We had fantastic local guides, great drivers and comfortable Mercedes vans. Accommodation was first class and the itineraries fascinating. We highly recommend both tours for anyone wanting to be fully immersed in the culture, history, architecture and food of Southern Italy.

Greg VPuglia, Italy

Ormina tours were exceptional for our group tour to puglia drivers were punctual guides spoke perfect english with exceptional knowledge and hotels were amazing highly recommend ormina tours.

Colin G.Naples, Italy

I won a half day tour from Naples to a winery for a tour and lunch, including being picked up and dropped off. The tour was seamless, from the wonderful driver who whisked us up to winery. We were given a private tour in English and the Michelin star meal was sublime.

I would take an Ormina tour again in a heartbeat, and wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Quality, attention to detail and personal service is a given with Ormina. Thank you!

Christina ConteAustralia

My wife and I had a wonderful experience travelling through Puglia in a small guided tour group in September 2022. The tour guides were excellent as was the accommodation. We will certainly travel with Ormina again.

Michael MaxwellPuglia, Italy

I have used Ormina Tours on couple of occasions already and currently have a new reservation in place. All the clients have been extremely happy with their arrangements and all have commented that they would travel with Ormina again. It worked well on their guided tour as well as organising independent arrangements. Highly recommended.

Vanesa T

I have booked valued clients with Ormina Tours and as a travel agent I find my dealings with them exceptional, no request seems to be out of their reach. The feedback from my clients is always highly complimentary which is why I continue to book with Ormina.

Gayle F

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