A place where history meets with nature. An appealing tour, between ancient graves dug in the rocks and a river which flows between two quarries. This area, which is situated in the province of Siracuse, is part of the UNESCO heritage.
- We start the excursion visiting the Byzantine Village, which is dug in the rock, where there are ancient dwellings and the ruins of a church.
- We will reach the Bat Cave, which is 270 metres long and is the home of many bats.
- Afterwards, we walk close to the river, crossing the vegetation and looking at the necropolis.
- We’ll arrive in the ruins of an ancient palace which dates dack to XII century B.C., the Anaktoron, from which we can look at the quarries.
- After a break, during which you have the chance to have a swim in the river, we’ll have a lunch with typical food.
- While listening to the history of the Pantalica’s Necropolis, we will arrive to the Filiporto Necropolis made of one thousand graves.
- We will visit another byzantine village, Saint Micidiario Church where you can look at the frescos.
- We’ll also visit the Cavetta from where you can look at troglodyte houses and admire the stunning view. Then we’ll visit the Crucifix Cave to see the remains of a crucifixion, this cave was used as a church.
Equipment needed
Trekking shoes or sneakers, swimsuit if you want to have a swim.
Trekking shoes are provided under previous request.
Transfer
Free Pick-up and drop-off from your accomodation in Catania and surroundings.
Extra fee for pick- up from other cities.
Fee
85€ p.p.
5% discount if you book online.
Discounts for groups or families.
All the prices include the membership fee and the insurance.
For bookings call: +39 389 518 3931 or send a message on WhatsApp by clicking here
