Explore Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto on an 8-hour private tour. Discover Greek art, Baroque palaces, and UNESCO sites. Book your adventure now.
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Syracuse - Syracuse, the most significant Greek colony in Sicily. During our visit, we will spend 90 minutes exploring the ancient Mediterranean monuments in the Neapolis Archaeological Park. This park, now a protected oasis, is set in a natural environment and features unique monuments such as: The Ancient Theater, The Ear of Dionysius, The Ropemen’s Cave, The Roman Amphitheater, The Altar of Hieron II, and The Latomia of Paradise.
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Isola di Ortigia - The island of Ortigia. We will explore the historic market, filled with vibrant 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. We will then stroll through the narrow streets until we reach Fonte Aretusea, a body of water where the ancient “Ciperus Papirus” plant grows.
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Noto - Noto, a UNESCO world heritage site and the undisputed home of Baroque architecture. Here, we will marvel at the grand Palace of the Franciscan Friars, the Benedictine Friars’ Palace, the Cathedral of S. Nicola, Palazzo Ducezio, and the magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque: Palazzo Nicolaci.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
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.
- Travel time by car: 3 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
