Italy · Cave Exploration

4-Hour Cagnano Varano Caves and Necropolis Tour

4 Hours Round trip from 71010 Cagnano Varano Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the hidden necropolis of Cagnano Varano in the Gargano vegetation
02 Enter the Cave of Tommasone, one of Puglia's few Palaeolithic sites
03 Visit a cave used as a hideout by the people of Cagnano during WW2
04 Discover the Cave of San Michele

Enter the caves and necropolis of Cagnano Varano and discover a territory rich in archaeology. Almost completely hidden in the natural vegetation of the Gargano and visible only to alert eyes, these sites reveal a fascinating side of the region's past. Learn about their history and architecture on this 4-hour tour.

Enter the Cave of Tommasone, which contains one of the few Palaeolithic sites in Puglia and was used as a hideout by the people of Cagnano during WW2.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Foggia

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cagnano Varano Necropolis and Cave Exploration

Start by walking south through the complex, where you will find several necropolises. Today, they are almost completely hidden in the natural vegetation of the Gargano and are visible only to alert eyes.
Enter the Cave of Tommasone, which contains one of the few Palaeolithic sites in Puglia and was used as a hideout by the people of Cagnano during WW2.
Your last stop is the Cave of San Michele.