8-Hour Hiking Tour in Pantalica with UNESCO Necropolis and River Canyons

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the largest rupestral necropolis in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Take a dip in pristine natural swimming pools
• 03 Enjoy incredible views of the Anapo Valley
• 04 Hike through two canyons carved by the Anapo and Calcinara Rivers

Pantalica, together with Syracuse, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest rupestral necropolis in Europe. This hike takes you through two canyons shaped over the centuries by the Anapo and Calcinara Rivers, where you will be completely surrounded by history, archaeology, rushing water, and the wind through the trees. Marvel at the thousands of tombs dug into the flanks of the mountains, dating back to the Late Bronze Age, and discover the hidden gems of Pantalica, including natural swimming pools of great beauty and incredible views.

Pantalica, together with Syracuse, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest rupestral necropolis in Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pantalica Ring Route Hike

• Meet at the reserve entrance, or ask if you need transportation.
• Hike down to the viewpoint.
• Lunch break on the shore of the river.
• End of the ring route.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided hike

What's Not Included

• Transportation
• Insurance

What to bring

• At least 2 lt of water
• Snacks and packed lunch
• Trekking shoes (compulsory)
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Camera

Know before you go

• This is a hiking tour - the total length ranges from 8 to 10 km with 800 m of altitude gain and drop.
• A shorter itinerary can be arranged depending on activity level, weather conditions, and time constraints.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ferla, SR, Italia

Tour start

96010 Sortino, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.