Rocky necropolis of Pantalica half-day walking tour

Duration2h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Pantalica, an unique archaeological site and nature reserve near Syracuse. This half-day tour with a private guide lets you discover the impressive rocky necropolis of Pantalica, an Unesco world heritage. You will also hike along the Anapo valley and enjoy it's beautiful sights. Duration and difficult level of the tour are flexible. Meeting point with the guide on place or private transfer service between Syracuse and Pantalica available as option.

Options

Pantalica nord (Archaeohiking)

Pantalica nord: Archaeological hiking tour to discover the northern part of the Pantalica necropolis and the Calcinara river nature reserve.
Starting point:
Agora' Caffe', Viale Mario Giardino, 46, 96010 Sortino SR, Italy

Pantalica south (only guide)

only guide: Pantalica half day walking tour without transport (meeting point with your guide on place, own car required).

What's included

Professional local guide
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer (only driver+guide option)
Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan (only driver+guide option)
Pickup and drop-off near your hotel (only driver+guide option)

Hotel pickup and drop-off and transfer to Pantalica (if option not selected)

What to expect

Pass by

Starging point of our tour
Pantalica
1h

Visit of the Pantalica plateau with its highlights: the oratory of San Micidiario, the medieval rock cut village and views of the Anapo valley nature reserve
20m

Visit of the ruins of the prehistoric "anaktoron", also known as "palace of the prince"
Necropoli di Pantalica
1h

Optional route from the Pantalica plateau to the Calcinara creek with visit of a medieval rock cut oratory and a great view of the north necropolis of Pantalica

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point for Pantalica nord option (without transfer)
Our guide will meet you in Sortino in front of Caffè Agorà. From there you will drive to Pantalica.

Meeting point

Meeting point for Pantalica & Calcinara option (without transfer)
Our guide will meet you in the little village Ferla, in piazza San Sebastiano/via Vittorio Emanuele, in the square with the two churches. An own car is then needed to drive to Pantalica (it takes about 15 minutes driving from Ferla).

End point

Meeting point for Pantalica nord option (without transfer)
Our guide will meet you in Sortino in front of Caffè Agorà. From there you will drive to Pantalica.

End point

Meeting point for Pantalica & Calcinara option (without transfer)
Our guide will meet you in the little village Ferla, in piazza San Sebastiano/via Vittorio Emanuele, in the square with the two churches. An own car is then needed to drive to Pantalica (it takes about 15 minutes driving from Ferla).

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up is included only in the "driver + guide" option.
We pick-up at hotels and B&Bs in Siracusa. Not all streets in Ortygia (the old town center) are accessible by car/minivan. In this case our driver will meet you at the nearest accessible location.

Additional information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
Due to uneven and steep trails, this tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues or joint problems.

Cancellation policy

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

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