This spectacular guided tour of the Pantalica Nature Reserve is ideal for those who love nature, prehistoric archaeology and trekking. Discover the largest prehistoric necropolis in Europe surrounded by an impressive natural canyon crossed by rivers and streams that make its scenery even more fascinating and variegated. Thanks to years of experience, our authorized environmental tourist guide will be able to lead you safely along several trails and rock faces to let you admire ancient graves and cave dwellings. Once you reach the stream, you will get to immerse yourselves into fresh, clear water so that you may bathe surrounded by nature. Upon request, it is possible to end the tour with an exclusive tasting of typical Sicilian products, PDO oil and the famous pizzolo of Sortino (a local kind of stuffed pizza bread)
Where: Necropolis of Pantalica and Anapo Valley - Syracuse
When: All year round
Duration: From 3 to 5 hours
Group/Private: Private trekking tour
Available
Every day
Number of participants
Min. 5 - Max 100
Suitable for
Groups - Individulas - Trekking lovers
Languages
Italian - English - French
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A guided tour of the Valle dell’Anapo (Anapo Valley) and the Necropolis of Pantalica; you will have this tour with an authorised bilingual tour guide and you can take a 3 or 5 hour tour according to what you want to do or see.
You will have the possibility to carry out various activities: archeotrekking, visit of the caves, guided tour of the naturalistic site, bathing in the river and cantoning upon request.
All services which are not mentioned under "included" are not included in the price.
You can book either by e-mail or via whatsapp. We may cancel the tour, should adverse weather or sea conditions prevent the experience from unfolding safely. In case of cancellation due to adverse weather or sea conditions, you will get a full refund of any advance payment.
It is recommended to wear appropriate clothes according to the season, such as full-length trousers, T-shirt/sweatshirt, jacket/k-way jacket, trekking shoes (or training shoes), flask, cap, bathing suit/swimsuit (for those who wish to bathe in summer) and sunglasses.
Necropolis of Pantalica and Valle dell'Anapo (Anapo Valley)
The Necropolis of Pantalica is a remarkably charming natural reserve consisting of over 5000 caves dug into the sheer walls of the canyons formed by two rivers, Anapo and Calcina. It became a World Heritage site in 2005.
It is a rocky area, the most extensive in Europe, in which history and nature are merged creating the Valle dell’Anapo (Anapo Valley)! This has been formed over millions of years by the erosion produced by the waters of the Anapo River. It represents a site of extraordinary naturalistic, landscape, historical and archaeological beauty of south-eastern Sicily.
More about the tour guide
The guide has been an AIGAE naturalistic guide (Italian Association for Professional Nature and Interpretive Guides) for about 8 years. Has loved the territory of Sortino, town where he was born, and the Hyblaean Mountains since he was young.
The experience and passion for his homeland, he wants to show you all the remarkable treasures this territory offers: its canyons, rivers, archaeological heritage and the naturalistic beauties. He proposes several excursions such as: Pantalica-Valle dell’Anapo (Anapo Valley), Sortino Diruta, Vendicari, the Salinas of Priolo, Cavagrande del Cassibile, the Climiti Mountains, Castelluccio di Noto, Old Noto, Etna, Gole dell’Alcantara and Gurne dell’Alcantara (botanical end geological park).
You can experience several activities: archeotrekking, canyoning, biking, mountain biking, bird watching and harvesting of spontaneous plants such as asparagus, fennel, aromatic herbs and much more.
