Living Pantalica
Catania, Sicily, Italy- Guided tour – excursion – nature – hiking
• 6 hours
• Language: English/Italian/Sicilian
Overview:
★ Immersive guided tour into the powerful history and the incredibly beautiful nature of one of the most ancient valley of the world: Pantalica.
★ Start Time: 9:30 AM.
★ Languages: English and Italian.
★ Pickup and Transport Included: We’ll pick you up from your accommodation (in Catania or nearby areas) .
★ Total Duration: Approximately 6 hours.
★ Tour Duration: About 4 hours.
★ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before with no penalties.
★ Book Now and Pay Later: Plan flexibly—reserve today without paying upfront.
★ Minimum group: 4 persons
★ Maximum group: 7 persons
Every Saturday
from 55€ per person
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Description
Relax, enjoy the trip, and leave the stress to us.
We will pick you up with our van directly from your accommodation in the Catania area and take you to visit one of the most beautiful valleys in Sicily and the world: Pantalica. This stunning, surreal, and evocative place is full of history and nature.
We will show you the ancient necropolises carved into the rock thousands of years ago, the remains of ancient Sicilian populations, and the caves used as homes and even churches.
All of this is nestled in lush local vegetation and panoramic views shaped over millennia by the Calcinara and Anapo rivers.
Once we reach the valley floor, we will ford the stream and take a refreshing and restoring swim in the crystal-clear river waters.
We will then have a picnic together with friends, laughter, and fun.
After our break, we will continue our walk through nature and history before ascending the valley to return to Catania.
On the way back, we will also let you taste one of the typical Sicilian delights.
What are you waiting for? Join us!
Your Hosts
Luca and Francesco
We are two friends passionate about Argentine tango, born and raised in Catania, eager to show you our land of Sicily with all its rich flavors and vibrant colors.
We love telling stories, being with friends, and making you smile.
We’ll do everything to make you feel comfortable and at ease as you immerse yourself in the enchanting experience of exploring Sicily’s breathtaking nature.
For any info, contact us:
Tour Itinerary
We’ll visit the area of “Pantalica, valley of the Calcinara river” on the side of Sortino, an area famous for the archeological rests of some of the most ancient civilisations of the world, but also for its outstanding nature, made by caves, rapids, waterfalls and lush vegetation. .
How it works
- We will pick you up with our van directly from your accommodation (in Catania or nearby areas) around 9:30 am.
- You will pay 100% of your participation fee, in cash only.
- Once all participants are gathered, we will head towards Sortino, the entrance to Pantalica (about a 70-minute drive).
- Upon arrival, we will start our walk descending the valley through the wonderful natural pathways of Pantalica, seeing caves, necropolis, and other archeological points of interest.
- When we get the river, at the bottom, we’ll take a break and we’ll dive into the river for a refreshing bath (if weather is good).
- Around 12:30 PM, we will take a break for a picnic and eat together.
- We will then continue our nature walk until we’ll go up the valley to return to the starting point.
- We will get back in the van and head back to your accommodation.
- On the way back, we will stop to let you taste a typical Sicilian delicacy.
- Finally, we will return you to your accommodation and say goodbye.
What is included and what not
- ✔ Round-trip transport from your accommodation.
- ✔ Guided nature and scenic tours.
- ✔ Legends and local stories.
- ✔ Information on local flora and fauna.
- ✘ Packed lunch
What You’ll Need:
- Long socks.
- Closed shoes, preferably hiking shoes.
- Swimsuit
- Water (at least 1.5 liters).
- Packed lunch (it’s enough a sandwich)
- Recommended: hat, suncream, and sunglasses.
Requirements:
- You must be 18+ to book this experience
- Participants must be 12 years or older, with a maximum of 7 guests.
- Physical intensity level: Moderate.
- General skill level: Beginner or above.
- Guests should assess their health before booking.
- No pregnant women.
- It’s essential to inform the guide of any physical limitations to ensure everyone’s safety.
Other things you should know
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour even last minute in case of serious weather conditions or other kind of unexpected bad conditions (in that case, you’ll be fully refunded).
- If we are not able to form the minimum group of 4 participants for one tour, that tour is considered cancelled. In that case, we’ll inform you as soon as possible, within the previous 24 hours before the event (and again, you’ll be fully refunded).
