Private Necropolis of Pantalica and the Calcinara River Tour

Sortino, IT

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient Necropolis of Pantalica
  • Explore the rock oratory of San Micidiario
  • Visit the megalithic Prince's Palace, the Anaktoron
  • Take a light hike along a hillside path
  • Experience the crystal-clear waters of the Calcinara River

Meeting Point

After booking, we provide the exact meeting point.

Meeting point

necropoli di Pantalica, 96010 Sortino SR , Italy

End point

End Point

After booking, we provide the exact meeting point.

Meeting point

necropoli di Pantalica, 96010 Sortino SR , Italy

End point

What to expect

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Necropoli di Pantalica

Discover the Necropolis of Pantalica with its 600 tombs-cave dug into the walls overlooking the picturesque valley of the rivers Anapo and Calcinara. With this tour, you will discover the immense cultural heritage of the reserve and you will admire landscapes that overlook an intact, prehistoric nature. Start from Sella di Filiporto, a natural bottleneck that will allow you to get a full view of the entire archaeological area. From here you can see some tombs and the remains of a fortification that protected the whole plateau. Walk until you reach the rocky settlement of San Micidiario, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Visit some houses and the chapel of San Micidiario where you will find some remains of frescoes.

Duration 60 minutes
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Anaktoron Pantalica

Visit the Anaktoron, the foundations of the Prince's Palace, a megalithic building from the protohistoric era. From here you can choose if you want to go back to the starting point through the main road or if you want to go for a light hike along a hillside path (45-60 minutes) so that you can also visit the rocky chapel of San Nicolicchio.

Duration 60 minutes
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Calcinara

As a final option, you can decide to move two km ahead, with your own means of transport, until you'll reach the trail that descends to the Calcinara river, a crystal-clear stream carved between the white walls of the valley. The descent to Calcinara allows the visit to the rocky chapel of the Crucifix and a view of the northern necropolis, the oldest and most suggestive one among the necropolis of Pantalica.

Duration 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Wonderful Italy Experiences - tour e attività

What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
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    Bring water for the nature walk.
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    Visit nearby restaurants in Pantalica.
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    Don't miss the scenic views at Sella di Filiporto.
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    Consider a light hike for extra sights.

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