Guided tour of the river Simeto in Catania

A surprising journey, in contact with nature, history, tradition and the best gastronomy of this land.

What awaits is an itinerary along the banks of the Simeto river, to discover its extraordinary naturalistic and geological peculiarities, in a fascinating landscape in which the river’s crystal-clear waters now flow placidly now accelerate and become more swirling, among deep gorges and waterfalls.

Tasting of the famous granita with brioche with the “tuppo” of Catania and a tasting menu of seafood products. Experiential tours, eco-sustainability and UNESCO sites.

Highlights:

• Guided tour along the banks of the river Simeto.
  
• Visit to the Museum “Saro Franco” and the archaeological area of the Dionysian Walls of Adrano.
  
• Visit to a pistachio producer in Bronte and tasting of products.
  
• Tasting of seafood based street food.

In detail:

A surprising journey, in contact with nature, history, tradition and the best gastronomy of our land.

What awaits is an itinerary along the banks of the Simeto, to discover the extraordinary naturalistic and geological peculiarities, in a fascinating landscape in which the crystal clear waters of the river now run placid now accelerate and become more whirling, between deep gorges and waterfalls.

Over the centuries the course of the river has also been crossed by several bridges, of which today more or less evident traces remain, such as the famous. Ponte dei Saraceni, sign of a human presence that has been able to exploit this very fertile land also to give life to some excellence of our territory as the pistachio of Bronte, the green gold of this valley that is a crossroads between Etna, the heights of central Sicily and Nebrodi.

So? What are you waitinh for…pepare your trekking shoes. Let’s go!!!

ITINERARY:

• Medieval castles and ancient civilizations: visit to the Norman Castle of Adrano, witness to one of the most important pages in the history of this territory and guardian, in its rich museum, of the most ancient civilizations that populated the districts west of the Volcano.
• The Ponte dei Saraceni, whose foundations seem to date back to Imperial Rome, is the oldest of the monuments built to overcome this barrier and retains its grandeur despite the many renovations that have affected it over the centuries. Built in lava ashlars and arenaceous blocks, it remains suspended on five arches, three of which are round and two acute.
• Simeto lava gorges: gorges that the river has dug in the basalt, and that over time have taken on a truly striking appearance, that in the powerful succession of basaltic prisms, almost a natural colonnade, symbolizes the greatness of nature itself.

At the end of the tour, there will be a street-food tasting menu based on fish specialties.

SUITABLE FOR: Groups, Incentive/Couples or individual – lovers of photography, history and typical specialties.

THE FEE INCLUDES:

• Tour of the duration of 3 or 4 hours.
• The presence of a tour guide for the whole tour (Italian, English, French and Spanish).
• Visit to the Museum “Saro Franco” and the archaeological area of the Dionysian Walls of Adrano.
• Visit to a pistachio producer in Bronte and tasting of products.
• Street-food tasting menu based on fish specialties;
• Basic insurance.

THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Drinks.
• All that is not mentioned;
• Possible tips;
• Cancellation insurance;
• Guide in other languages.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Please wear comfortable clothing. You can bring a camera if you like, also trekking shoes, a ha and some sunscreen in you feel the need to.

This offer meets the safety requirements provided for COVID-19