Private tour in Syracuse Alessandro R

Full Day Tour in Pantalica and Palazzolo Acreide

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Hi, my name is Alessandro and I'm a passionate Sicilian archaeologist and tour guide. I hold a BA in Preservation of Cultural Herigate, with a specific focus on classical archaeology, completed by a further Postgraduate qualification in Sicily and Magna Graecia Archeology. My main research interest is on Magna Graecia and Sicily Archaeology, about which I published different scientific papers. I was also assistant to the Chair of Greek and Roman Archaeology at the BA Sciences of Tourism of the "Università degli Studi della Calabria". I have worked as an excavation supervisor in Abruzzo, Puglia, Calabria and Sicily. I am a Licensed Guide for Sicily since 2014. What I love most about my job is sharing my passion for the land with others and spreading knowledge of the territory and culture of Sicily as I know her. I am always delighted to guide my visitors into an unconventional world of archaeology, food, wine and traditions. According to me, a place must not only be visited, but felt and lived in all of its multifaceted features. This is the concept I have of any excursion. We must not be tourists, we have to be part of the society in which we stay, blending our customs with their way to live. I think that this belief, in combination with my expertise acquired through extensive and continuing academic research and high-grade studies, makes me a totally different kind of tour guide. According to me "Sicily must be experienced, leisurely and in depth". This is the philosophy through which I live on my island. BA in Classical Archaeology Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Archaeology Long experience of excavations in Sicily and South Italy Experience as assistant to the Chair of Greek and Roman Archaeology at the University Publications related to the field of Roman and Greek Archaeology Licensed Tour Guide for Sicily

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Overview of your Syracuse tour

As both part of the World Heritage List of UNESCO, the prehistoric site of Pantalica and Palazzolo Acreide represent the key to the understanding of the settlement dynamics of human beings in South East Sicily. We will visit the most important architectural and archaeological treasures of the Hyblaean plateau of Syracuse, which is entirely framed by an enchanting natural landscape made of impressive prehistoric rocky necropolises, Greek civil and religious architecture, Paleochristian catacombs, medieval rocky churches, and Baroque buildings. As a highly trained archaeologist with an in-depth knowledge about the prehistory and history of Sicily, it will be my pleasure to guide you through the multifaceted heritage of these two outstanding Unesco sites.

Your Syracuse tour itinerary

- Our morning visit to Pantalica consists of a trek along paths through the rock faces of the Anapo River and Calcinara Torrent, which contain almost 4000 tombs cut into the limestone between the 13th and the 8th century BC. We will also go in the so-called "Anaktoron", a megalithic 12th-century BC building, and different medieval rock-cut churches. - We will then head to the Archaeological Park of Akrai, a Greek polis established by Syracuse in 664/663 BC to keep control of the Hyblaean uplands. You will admire one of the best preserved Greek theaters in Sicily and Southern Italy, a bouleutérion, built for the city government, the so-called "Aphrodite Temple", and the great stone quarries of Intagliata and Intagliatella. - Finally, we'll visit Palazzolo Acreide, one of the Unesco Baroque towns rebuilt after the terrible 1693 earthquake. Here we will go into the ruins of the Medieval castle, and the Baroque Churches of San Paolo and San Sebastiano (if open). The itinerary can be customized upon request.

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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

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What's included
Private Guide
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Other: Personal expenses. Transport to and from the sites, the entrance tickets to the monuments.
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Meeting location

Ferla, Sicilia, 96010, Italy

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Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
138838
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
High

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This private tour in Syracuse is ideal for travellers who are interested in archaeology, history, and architecture. It's perfect for those who want to explore the rich heritage of Sicily, including prehistoric sites, Greek and Byzantine influences, and Baroque architecture. With Alessandro R., a highly trained archaeologist, as your guide, you'll gain deep insights into the region's past.

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