Pantalica’s Necropolises Walk

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SERVINGS

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  • 2-3 people if car ride is needed (additional fee, please get in touch) – 70 €
  • maximum 12 people as a group with independent transportation – 40 € p.p.
  • please get in touch if you wish to get an offer for groups between 4 and 8 people including van transfer

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INGREDIENTS

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  • enough water for the whole day, as there will not be any options to refill your bottle
  • preferably: long trousers, as the trail may be a bit overgrown
  • walking sticks are not necessary, but recommended if you are used to them
  • good sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
  • get picnic supplies at the morning market (or add 10 € if you’d like us to take care of it)

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DIRECTIONS

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  • meet in Siracusa around 9.30 am and walk through Ortigia’s fabulous market to get a sandwich and some fruit; drive to the Anapo Valley
  • walk along an ancient narrow-gauge railway, which became famous in 1933 when King Vittorio Emanuele 3rd travelled to Pantalica station and then proceeded to visit the Necropolis on mule back
  • admire the breathtaking view from the frescoed Byzantine church of San Nicolicchio
  • imagine the majestic size of the Prince’s Palace (Anaktoron) located on the plateau, with a 360° view
  • have a picnic by a pond or next to the Palace
  • walk through more than 2,000 rock-cut tombs dating back to 13th/9th century b.C. covering the façades of the river canyon
  • indulge in an optional swim in a crystal-clear, freezing-cold Calcinara River

 

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DIFFICULTY

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medium (mainly rocky terrain, some steep uphills, a few easy river crossings)

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transfer to Pantalica by car, then walk along the Anapo valley, up to the Anaktoron Plateau, down to the Calcinara river and back (loop)

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from around 9.30 am to mid-afternoon

 

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For any additional inquiry and to reserve your tour, please send an email!

The tour will be confirmed 1 day earlier at the latest, and shall be paid at the meeting point (more info upon reservation).

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