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One Day Guided Excursion to the Pantalica Archaeological Park

Sicily, Italyby Alessandro Mertoli

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

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Overview

We will visit the naturalistic archaeological park of the ancient Pantalica. Trekking inside the Nature Reserve along a rocky path inside the ancient necropolis in the prehistoric caves. Pantalica archaeological area of considerable historical interest, since its foundation presumably dates back to around 448 BC. by Ducezio, king of the Sicilians. From here we will trek into the Nature Reserve inside the Cava in spectacular canyons in search of exciting, enchanting and steep mountain paths to discover magical lakes immersed in the imposing canyons and verdant rivers and foaming waterfalls.

What's included

  • "Nordic walking sticks"
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch will be packed, we will stop at the local shop

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Necropoli di Pantalica

    7 hours

    The necropolis of Pantalica is a vast and suggestive archaeological naturalistic area in the province of Syracuse. The name derives from the Greek πάνταλίθος = place of stones or from the Arab buntarigah = place of caves. In 2005 the site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. To understand the genesis you have to go far back in time ... even before the Greek colonization, south-eastern Sicily was inhabited, now on the coastal plains now on the rugged mountains, by different populations, as evidenced by the impressive archaeological remains and the vast necropolis of caves of Pantalica, but the first human traces could date back several thousand years earlier with the first settlements of Homo Sapiens.

Meeting and pickup

Bar bistro La rosa Sortino(sr)

End point

Entrance to Pantalica on the Sortino side

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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