Cava d’Ispica Trekking between Nature and Sicilian History

Sicily, Italy
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Have you ever walked into history?

Forget the usual paths. Get ready to immerse yourself in a spectacular canyon where the power of nature and human ingenuity have been blending for millennia, in a miles-long "open-air museum", immersed in the scent of Mediterranean scrub.

What we will explore together:
The Catacombs of the Larderia: We will enter the largest catacomb complex in southeastern Sicily.
The Gymnasium: We will discover a rare example of Hellenistic-Roman architecture carved into the rock..
Pernamazzoni Village: We will admire the incredible multi-storey cave dwellings, embedded in the limestone walls like an ancient human hive.
The Sicano Castle: An impregnable fortress suspended in the void, testimony of the ancient populations.
Necropolis of Calicantone: A jump back to the Bronze Age, to observe the monumental faux-pillar façades.

6 km or 10 km tour (see options)
Moderate hike that does not have major differences in altitude.

Options

Cava d'Ispica North full tour

Duration: 6 hours: 10 km with 130 mt difference in altitude
Full North Side Tour: Other points of interest are added to the previous visit
- The Necropolis of Baravitalla
- The Cave of Saints

Cava d’Ispica : Trekking between Nature and Sicilian History

What's included

  • Hiking and tourist Guide
  • Walking poles
  • Ticket to the area of the Archaeological Park Cava d'Ispica

What to expect

  1. Area Archeologica di Cava d'Ispica
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    From the meeting point we will go to the archaeological site of Cava d'Ispica (ticket entry not included), where we will visit:
    - The Catacombs of the Larderia
    - The Gymnasium
    we will continue inside the Cava d'Ispica in a dirt road until we reach the
    - Village of Pernamazzoni
    - Sicano Castle
    - Necropolis of Baravitalla

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is a parking area in front of the entrance to the Archaeological Park Cava d'Ispica.

End point

It is a parking area in front of the entrance to the Archaeological Park Cava d'Ispica.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Trekking clothing according to season
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Recommended Walking Shoes
  • Backpack with at least 1.5 liters of water, snacks, sandwiches, any personal medications
  • Availability for Parents with Young Children of Baby Carrier
  • Not recommended for children under 8 years
  • Not recommended for asthmatics

Cancellation policy

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

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