- Ragusa Ibla - The first stop of the tour will be Ragusa Ibla. This is the old part of the city and an undisputed reality of Baroque art. Here you can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings on which important sculptors and architects have worked, helping to create the famous “Barocco del Val di Noto”, of which the Duomo of San Giorgio is the most representative expression.
- Modica - Soon you will discover another jewel of the Sicilian Baroque: Modica. You will have the opportunity to visit the town with its churches, the facades of noble palaces, the fountains, but also the winding alleys: a hymn to beauty. On the inhabited center stand the facades of the churches of San Giorgio and San Pietro and the ruins of the castle never rebuilt. And from the Pizzo viewpoint, you will dominate the entire historic center.
- Noto - Then we will head towards the capital of Baroque: Noto. This city is dotted with numerous historic buildings of great artistic importance: the palaces, churches, terraces and stairways have all been built with local stone, with a golden color tending to rosé: the whole city seems to be a single architectural complex. The discovery of the Baroque begins from Porta Reale: the real city gate. Along the Main Street there is the Cathedral of San Nicolò, whose construction began at the end of 1600. The most important building is Palazzo Ducezio, seat of the town hall, built in 1700, which recalls the style of ancient French palaces. A few steps away there is Via Nicolaci, famous throughout the world for the Infiorata.
- Itinerary-based tour visiting key sites
- Driver Escort proficient in Italian and English
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your stay (Note: In Ortigia, drop-offs at Piazza Pancali)
- Licensed tourist guide
- Food and beverages (lunch is optional)
- Monuments and sites entrance fees
- Anything not included in “What’s included”
Uncover the allure of the Baroque era with a spectacular day-long escapade, journeying through three captivating UNESCO heritage sites: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Noto. Our driver escort will stand by to make your private tour as enjoyable as possible.
Your adventure begins at Ragusa Ibla, a historic town renowned for its Baroque aesthetic. Here, you will behold myriad churches and buildings from the 18th century, each touched by the hands of prominent sculptors and architects. Next on the route is Modica, another sparkling gem of the Sicilian Baroque era. Experience the authentic Sicilian culinary traditions in this town (lunch optional).
Your expedition takes you next to the heart of Baroque: Noto. Highlights in Noto include the Cathedral of San Nicolò, construction of which commenced in the late 1600s, and the notable Palazzo Ducezio, which functions as the town hall, established in the 1700s. One not to miss is the globally recognized Via Nicolaci, famed for the Infiorata.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
