Italy · Hiking

3-Hour Cava d'Ispica Hiking Tour with Calicantone Necropolis

3 Hours Round trip from 97015 Modica Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the wilderness of the Hyblean canyons with your private guide
02 Visit the Calicantone Necropolis and the Castello Sicano
03 Hike to the most panoramic point in Cava d'Ispica
04 Enjoy a break in nature at my hut

Cava d'Ispica is one of Sicily's greatest naturalistic-archaeological sites: a 13 km river valley cutting through the south-eastern side of the island between Modica, Ispica, and Rosolini. Its fascinating landscape, history, geolocation, type of rock, and proximity to the sea made it one of the largest rocky settlements in Sicily and a destination for different peoples throughout history. On this ring route, you will hike along a panoramic path across the valley, visit landmarks such as the Calicantone Necropolis and the Castello Sicano, and take a break in a stunning hut between the canyons for a quick lunch if arranged in advance. Carved into the rock for fifteen centuries, this is one of the most fascinating places in eastern Sicily.

Cava d'Ispica is one of Sicily's greatest naturalistic-archaeological sites: a 13 km river valley cutting through the south-eastern side of the island between Modica, Ispica, and Rosolini.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Modica, Ispica

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike Through Cava d'Ispica's Rocky Landscapes

Meet in Modica.
Drive to Cava d'Ispica Park.
Start your hiking adventure between the canyons.
Enjoy a break in a beautiful hut.

Where this trip takes you

Cava d'Ispica, Calicantone Necropolis, Castello Sicano, Hyblean canyons

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 97015 Modica 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided hike

What's Not Included

Insurance
Transportation
Lunch

What to bring

2 L of water
Trekking shoes (compulsory)
Long trousers are recommended
Sunscreen, hat, camera
Snacks and lunch

Know before you go

This is a hiking tour of the middle section of Cava d'Ispica; the total length is about 5 km round trip.
The itinerary can be customized to meet your needs.
We will not visit the archaeological park, which is partially closed, but if you are interested, I can suggest how to get there at the end of the tour.

Logistics