Embark on a private guided tour from Catania to Ortigia Island, where you can explore ancient palaces, baroque churches, and iconic monuments that showcase the rich history of Syracuse.
Embark on a private guided tour from Catania to Ortigia Island, where you can explore ancient palaces, baroque churches, and iconic monuments that showcase the rich history of Syracuse.
- Isola di Ortigia - Depart from Catania and reach Syracuse, the city that was one of the most powerful and richest in Magna Graecia. Here you can visit Ortigia, the island that forms the historic center of the city, connected to the mainland by two bridges. With an expert guide, you can stroll through the narrow streets that wind between ancient…
- Isola di Ortigia - Depart from Catania and reach Syracuse, the city that was one of the most powerful and richest in Magna Graecia. Here you can visit Ortigia, the island that forms the historic center of the city, connected to the mainland by two bridges. With an expert guide, you can stroll through the narrow streets that wind between ancient palaces and baroque churches, and discover the monuments that bear witness to the glorious past of Syracuse. Among these are the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric temple in Sicily, the Cathedral, built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Athena and enriched by Byzantine, Norman and Baroque elements, the Arethusa Fountain, linked to the legend of Alpheus and Arethusa and surrounded by papyrus plants, and the Castello Maniace, a medieval fortress that dominates the port. The tour includes transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Catania, and an expert guide who will accompany you during the visits. 2 hours of travel included.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicle
- Air-conditioned tour vehicle
Embark from Catania and journey towards Syracuse, an ancient power and prosperous city in Magna Graecia. Explore Ortigia, the island constituting the city’s historical foundation, adjoined to mainland through two bridges. Wander through the maze of narrow alleys edged by historical palaces and Baroque churches, under the expert guidance, to unfold the…
Embark from Catania and journey towards Syracuse, an ancient power and prosperous city in Magna Graecia. Explore Ortigia, the island constituting the city’s historical foundation, adjoined to mainland through two bridges. Wander through the maze of narrow alleys edged by historical palaces and Baroque churches, under the expert guidance, to unfold the monumental remains of Syracuse’s glory days. Some of these includes Apollo’s Temple, Sicily’s most ancient Doric temple, the Cathedral constructed on Athena’s temple remains enriched with Byzantine, Norman, and Baroque features, the mythologically connected Arethusa fountain enveloped by papyrus plants, and Castello Maniace, a medieval castle overseeing the port. Your journey includes a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle transfer, pick-up and drop-off at your Catania accommodation, and a knowledgeable guide assisting throughout your tours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
