Tour of Catania suitable for dogs.

Choose our “Tour of Catania” suitable for dogs! The event is designed for all those who, in the company of their faithful four-legged friends, want a new and fun experience to share together. A dog-friendly walk to discover Catania and its relationship with the animal kingdom. At each stage the story of the history of the city and its architecture, will be enriched by insights stories and anecdotes that bind animals to the city of Etna.

To make the walk more pleasant and relaxing even for small four-legged friends, there will be various refreshment points and stops specifically for them. Experiential tours, eco-sustainability and UNESCO sites.

Highlights:

Villa Pacini, Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi, Monastero dei Benedettini, Piazza Stesicoro, Villa Bellini
Tasting of local foods and drinks, such as granita and brioches.
Tasting of street food, based on fishery products.

In detail:

Liotru is the name in Catenese dialect of the elephant, the symbol of the city of Catania, with an Egyptian obelisk on it, to which Vaccarini added his eyes in white stone and his tusks then hoisted it on the monumental fountain with his trunk facing Sant’Agata.

According to the Arab geographer Idrisi, who arrived in Sicily in the twelfth century, the ancient inhabitants of Catania considered the elephant a symbol of protection against the eruptions of Etna and the original statue was built during the Carthaginian domination. According to ancient legends, he chased away wild animals during the foundation of the ancient ‘Katane’.

In this way we want to turn the usual walk into an opportunity for participants to do physical activity, get to know the city and have fun together, and above all to make a new experience with your trusted friend, sharing this experience with others. Rediscover the city walking with your pet: what a perfect combination!

ITINERARY:

• Villa Pacini the garden of placid yawns on the banks of the river Amenano, where the elderly love to gather to play cards, but there is also open-air museum that through the “headless statues” tells the story of the Risorgimento of Catania.
• Piazza Duomo: the heart of the city, Agatha and Liotru.
• Via Crociferi: mysteries and treasures of the baroque jewel of Catania.
• Monastero dei Benedettini: one of the largest monasteries in Europe, masterpiece of the late Baroque Catania, now home to the University of Catania…and Melo!
• Piazza Stesicoro: the monumental Roman Catania, still lives under the modern city.
• Villa Bellini: the largest green lung of Catania, tells the stories of the illustrious men of the city, the splendor of the Belle Epoque but also of a small zoo that for many years has been located in its avenues.

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

SUITABLE FOR: Groups, Incentive/Couples or individuals – lovers of photography, history and local specialties of four-legged friends.

THE FEE INCLUDES:

• Tour of the duration of 3 or 4 hours.
• The presence of a tourist guide for the whole route (Italian, English, French, Spanish).
• Dog snacks.
• Tasting of granita e brioches.
• Tasting of street-food, with its 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, a cap and sunscreen if you want to.

This offer meets the safety requirements provided for COVID-19