Italy · Archaeology

4-Hour Archaeological Tour of Canale del Mortale in Foggia

4 Hours Round trip from 71010 Cagnano Varano Moderate pace

Openings of the Two Caves at Canale del Mortale at

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit two large caves in the Canale del Mortale area
02 Explore an archaeological landscape linked to prehistoric human findings
03 Walk through the shrubs and Mediterranean maquis of Cagnano Varano
04 Choose the more adventurous descent through the dry riverbed

Take a 4-hour archaeological tour through Canale del Mortale in Foggia and explore this striking landscape from the territory of Cagnano Varano. Walk through an area of shrubs and Mediterranean maquis as you make your way into the valley and discover two large caves along the route. For more adventurous travellers, there is also an alternative way to descend through the dry riverbed.

Walk through an area of shrubs and Mediterranean maquis as you make your way into the valley and discover two large caves along the route.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Foggia

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Canale del Mortale Trek and Cave Exploration

The tour begins in the territory of Cagnano Varano.
Proceed towards Canale del Mortale, an area of shrubs and Mediterranean maquis.
Continue walking until you reach two large caves, where you will stop to explore.

End of the trek.

The route