Guided Hiking Tour around the Pantalica Nature Reserve near Syracuse, Sicily

Located only a 50-minute drive from Syracuse, on the southeastern side of Sicily, the Pantalica Nature Reserve is a hidden treasure. The nature reserve is home to a precious archaeological site, the Necropolis of Pantalica, listed as a UNESCO site in 2005. Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll get on a fascinating hiking tour around the Pantalica Nature Reserve and explore Syracuse's historical and natural value. Grab your best hiking shoes and let's get started!

Your guide will greet you at the meeting point, at the Pantalica Nature Reserve parking lot. After a short safety briefing, your hiking exploration will kick off. During this 3-km hiking tour, you'll get a 360° view of the Pantalica Nature Reserve and its precious Necropolis. Admire its lush trees and the square rock-cut tombs and feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you wish! For a few metres, you'll hike through the Calcinara River (your guide will provide you with rock shoes) and reach the Pantalica Lake. There, you'll stop for a picnic (bring your packed lunch). If you like, you can even dive in for a swim!

This half-day guided hiking tour to the Pantalica Nature Reserve near Syracuse is designed for beginners with a soft spot for history and nature. The exploration includes breaks, allowing you to appreciate the nature around you. At the end of the tour, your guide will lead you back to the meeting point.

Gather your friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled half-day immersed in nature. Reserve your spot on this guided hiking tour to the Pantalica Nature Reserve, near Syracuse!