Italy · Hiking

Guided Hiking Tour in the Gravina di Castellaneta Tourist Level

3 Hours Round trip from Castellaneta Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided hike in the Gravina di Castellaneta
  • 02 Explore one of the largest ravines in Puglia
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views over the canyon
  • 04 Visit an ancient cave settlement
  • 05 Walk a natural trail of around 3 km
  • 06 Cross the stone bridge of Santa Lucia with your guide
  • 07 Experience the landscapes of the Apulian countryside

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Gravina di Castellaneta on a guided hiking experience through one of Puglia’s most striking ravines. Surrounded by rocky cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, and the atmosphere of the ancient village, this walk offers a rewarding mix of nature, scenery, and local history.

Along the route, you’ll enjoy panoramic views over the canyon, visit an ancient cave settlement, and follow a natural trail to the stone bridge of Santa Lucia, which you will cross with your guide. With a route of around 3 km and a duration of about 3 hours, this is an engaging way to experience the natural and cultural character of Castellaneta.

Along the route, you’ll enjoy panoramic views over the canyon, visit an ancient cave settlement, and follow a natural trail to the stone bridge of Santa Lucia, which you will cross with your guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The Gravina di Castellaneta or Gravina Grande (surrounds the ancient village). One of the largest and most spectacular ravines in Puglia.The bridge has a history that deserves to be known. It was built to overcome the short stretch of the large Gravina and connect the municipalities of Castellaneta and that of Palagianello: there was talk of a great modernity

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local and certified tourist guide
  • Path of around 3km
  • Private guided trekking in the Castellaneta Canyon

What's Not Included

  • All not mentioned in “the price includes”
  • Food and beverages
  • Transfer to the meeting point

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Castellaneta, IT
Tour start
Castellaneta, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Castellaneta.

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