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Archaeological excursion to the Rocca della Falconiera in Ustica
Catania, Sicily
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
Date
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What You Will Do
During this cultural tour, in addition to discovering an important archaeological reality relating to the Roman era where their very important necropolis stands out, you will be projected to a vast knowledge of the island of Ustica starting from the history of the confined from the 1920s to the 1960s also of historical personalities known as: Antonio Gramsci, Amedeo Bordiga and Nello Rosselli. You can observe and learn about the only volcano on the island that is still visible and enter the Rocca della Falconiera - home to several civilizations - from where you can admire a breathtaking view of the entire island.
What's Included?
- Masks
What's Not Included?
- Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Rocca della Falconiera
15 minutes
Walking along via Calvario we will talk about the history of the two wars and the confined people who lived on the island and then go to the discovery of the Roman hypogea and how they understood the sacredness of death. It will take place a detailed explanation of the last volcano on the island. It will end by climbing to the top of the hill with the wonderful panorama observable from the Rocca. And much more...
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Escursioni Ciprea Ustica.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
Guide Options
- Guide - Italian
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