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Private 8-hour tour of Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto

Sicily, Italyby Mr. Tour Sicily

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of Greek art and stroll among the most important Baroque palaces in Sicily. We will be headed to Syracuse, the most important Greek colony in Sicily. The Neapolis Archaeological Park, now a protected oasis, is immersed in a natural setting with monuments unique in the world: The Ancient Theater - The Ear of Dionysius - The Ropemen's Cave - The Roman Amphitheater - The Altar of Hieron II - The Latomia of Paradise. The island of Ortigia. The Temple of Apollo, the Diana Fountain, the Cathedral and the Church of S. Lucia. Then we will walk through the alleys until we reach Fonte Aretusea, a body of water within which the ancient "Ciperus Papirus" plant grows. Noto, UNESCO World Heritage Site, undisputed home of the Baroque. There we will admire the imposing Palace of the Franciscan Friars, that of the Benedictine Friars, the Cathedral of S. Nicola, the Palazzo Ducezio and the best example of Sicilian Baroque: Palazzo Nicolaci.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Syracuse

    1.5 hours

    Syracuse, the most important Greek colony in Sicily. Once there, we will stop for 90 minutes to admire the monuments of the ancient Mediterranean in the Neapolis Archaeological Park. The Park, now a protected oasis, is immersed in a natural setting with monuments unique in the world: The Ancient Theater - The Ear of Dionysius - The Ropemen's Cave - The Roman Amphitheater - The Altar of Hieron II - The Latomia of Paradise.

  2. 2

    Isola di Ortigia

    2 hours

    The island of Ortigia. We will visit the historic market, with its scents and colors, the Temple of Apollo, the Diana Fountain, the Duomo or 'Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Holy Mary'" and the Church of S. Lucia. Then we will walk through the alleys until we reach Fonte Aretusea, a body of water within which the ancient "Ciperus Papirus" plant grows.

  3. 3

    Noto

    1.5 hours

    Noto, UNESCO world heritage site, undisputed home of the Baroque. There we will admire the imposing Palace of the Franciscan Friars, that of the Benedictine Friars, the Cathedral of S. Nicola, the Palazzo Ducezio and the great example of Sicilian Baroque: Palazzo Nicolaci.

Meeting and pickup

Continue on via Etnea, corner of via Umberto in front of the SAVIA bar

Hotel lobby

End point

Continue on via Etnea, corner of via Umberto in front of the SAVIA bar

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time by car: 3 hours

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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