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Ragusa, Noto and Chocolate Tasting
4.8
8 Ratings
Siracusa
Explore Ragusa, taste Modica’s ancient chocolate, and marvel at Noto’s Baroque beauty on this immersive day tour from Siracusa.
Explore Ragusa, taste Modica’s ancient chocolate, and marvel at Noto’s Baroque beauty on this immersive day tour from Siracusa.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ragusa Ibla - Ragusa Ibla showcases a diverse collection of Baroque architecture in Sicily, featuring numerous magnificent palaces and churches. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Ragusa Ibla.
- Modica - Modica is a quaint Baroque town renowned for its chocolate. The chocolate in Modica is still crafted using the ancient methods of the Aztecs…
- Ragusa Ibla - Ragusa Ibla showcases a diverse collection of Baroque architecture in Sicily, featuring numerous magnificent palaces and churches. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Ragusa Ibla.
- Modica - Modica is a quaint Baroque town renowned for its chocolate. The chocolate in Modica is still crafted using the ancient methods of the Aztecs from Mexico. Explore the most famous chocolate shops in Modica on your own or take a leisurely stroll. We recommend visiting the Cathedral of St. George, a symbol of Sicilian Baroque, or the Cathedral of St. Peter. Both churches contain paintings, frescoes, sculptures, and other works of art.
- Noto - Noto is a gem of Sicilian Baroque! The majority of its buildings, including churches and noble palaces, line the main street and are distinguished by the honey-colored tufa stone.
What's Included
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Modica Aztec’s Chocolate
- Independent visits as per itinerary
- English speaking Team
- Stop as per itinerary
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Modica Aztec’s Chocolate
- Independent visits as per itinerary
- English speaking Team
- Stop as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
- Gratuities and tips
- English speaking local guide
- Meals and Beverages not specified
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
- Gratuities and tips
- English speaking local guide
- Meals and Beverages not specified
Additional Information
Today 8.30am be ready at pick-up location to meet our driver and departure from Siracusa in direction of Ragusa Ibla. You have the chance to explore independently the old part of the city and an undisputed reality of Baroque art.
Soon after, you will discover the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one…
Today 8.30am be ready at pick-up location to meet our driver and departure from Siracusa in direction of Ragusa Ibla. You have the chance to explore independently the old part of the city and an undisputed reality of Baroque art.
Soon after, you will discover the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one coming from the Aztecs.
We then continue to Noto. In the Arab period the town was the capital of one of the three districts of Sicily (the Val di Noto) and once defeated by the Christians, Noto became a rich Norman city. Unfortunately, it was totally destroyed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake and rebuilt in a new position nearer to the Ionian Sea. But the new Noto is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque!
Later we return to Siracusa (estimated arrival time h 4pm)
Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers
- The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the day and traffic conditions
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Please, note that the tour does not include a tourist guide. The Tour is operated by an English speaking driver
Location
Corso Umberto I, 2
Corso Umberto I
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(8 Ratings)
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Ann
Sep 24, 2024
A memorable trip to Sicily - The trip was excellent. All went perfectly and all drivers and tours were beautifully organized. Our last trip (Ragusa, Modica and Noto) with Francesco was outstanding, we never felt rushed and we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop. He was also a fount of both local and historical information and didn’t overwhelm us with the amount of historical information.
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Lena_r
Sep 24, 2024
Great Sicilian baroque and chocolate sampling! - We truly appreciated Mattia who was our excellent driver and who also told us about the areas we were visiting. The scenery around the three baroque cities, Ragusa, Modica and Noto, was beautiful. We walked around Ragusa for a couple of hours and followed the recommendations from our guide book. We finished at the Botanical Garden and got to enjoy the fragrant roses. Then we were off to Modica where we visited the gorgeous cathedral and took in the amazing view below it. Next we were off to the oldest chocolate factory which was across the street for a tasting. Our last stop on the tour, Noto, was the town we enjoyed the most. This little town is the smallest of the three we visited and it’s quite a gem. It was not crowded, and because we could not resist going into an art exhibit, we could easily have spent more time in Noto. If we were to take the tour again we may suggest to the driver to spend a little less time in Ragusa and Modica so we could really explore Noto. But, which city appeals most can certainly be personal, so some research and pre-planning for how you want to use your time is recommended. Overall, we had a fabulous day!
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Relax592427
Sep 23, 2024
Lovely visit to Ragusa, Modica and Noto! - What a wonderful day with Francesco our driver to Ragusa, Noto and Modica.
Francesco know all there is to know to plan for a terrific day. He brought us to a lovely Wine Bistro for lunch in Noto after visiting Ragusa and Modica for a delicious chocolate tasting experience. When we arrived in Ragusa he took us to a lovely Cafe where he treated us to refreshing Granitas and pastry. He is the best!
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Mickdi9293pr
Jun 13, 2024
Best Sicilian Day Trip with Michele - My wife and I did a day trip with Tour of Sicily from Ortigia to Ragusa, Modica and Noto. We highly recommend Michele, who was our driver, as he turned up on time, was very friendly and knowledgeable and made us Australians feel comfortable while exploring fabulous Sicily. We loved how many places he recommended for us, including the best chocolate in Modica, the yummiest granita in Noto, a fantastic wine (his favourite), a delicious local Sicilian lunch and numerous historical sites. His knowledge of Sicily amazed us and his relaxed nature made our day trip truly memorable. Thank you Tour of Sicily and thank you our friend Michele.
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Marek_p
Oct 7, 2023
Amazing Ragusa and Modica - First of all, our guide Francesco was top of the class - knowledgeable, helpful and well organised. In my opinion, Ragusa & Modica should be rated as the top destinations in the Sicily. Not crowded, fantastic mountainous landscape and beautiful baroque monuments. It was a great experience in all aspects (local cuisine as well).
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Paulo
Jul 18, 2018
Great tour of baroque jewels. - My wife and I greatly enjoyed our day trip to Noto, Modica and Ragusa. The itinerary was well designed and Francesco was a great driver. We highly recommend it, and look forward to taking other Tours of Sicily when we visit Palermo in the not too distant future.
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Jeff
May 8, 2018
Great Tour of Val di Noto! - I had to let you know that we took a tour arranged through your company to visit Val di Noto, and it was amazing due to our driver, Sergio Canfaillia! Sergio was a most gracious and informative host who went out of his way to show us the best parts of these charming and beautiful towns. He is a great host, and we are recommending him to our friends who are visiting in the fall.
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Sandro_i
Mar 31, 2018
We really didn't feel as if we got... - <p>We really didn't feel as if we got very much information about the two towns we visited on this tour. We mostly wandered around on our own. There was no commentary from the guide at all on the way home. She answered questions if we asked them, but didn't volunteer enough information. Additionally, the lunch was very minimal considering the cost of the tour. The tour wasn't worth the money we spent on it.</p>
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