The tour starts with the Neapolis archeological park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre.
Next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions. Among them, the most important one is the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island of Ortigia. A very important and famous spot of Ortigia is the Arethusa Fountain, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea and where the papyrus plants grow.
Next stop is Noto, where you will visit the ancient baroque town center, one of the most important in Sicily, with beautiful buildings, Churches and the magnificent Cathedral.Known as the Capital of the Baroque: in 2002 its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Val di Noto.
Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour - Syracuse
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Departure Time :
08:30 AM
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history of the great Greek civilization. Afterwords, visit of Ortigia (Syracuse's island) and its historical center, where you can wander around the local market, see and buy local products and souvenirs before sitting in a typical characteristic delicatessen shop (BURGIO) where you can taste typical homemade products like delicious selection of cold cuts and cheese, olives, dried tomatoes, aubergines, mushrooms etc...everything served with hot bread to emphasize the special taste of fresh products. Head out to Noto, one of the most important baroque centers in Sicily, where you will admire the most important baroque buildings in Sicily and taste one of our delicious desserts, like cannolo, cassata, granita etc...Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
The tour starts with the Neapolis archeological park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre.
Next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions. Among them, the most important one is the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island of Ortigia. A very important and famous spot of Ortigia is the Arethusa Fountain, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea and where the papyrus plants grow.
Next stop is Noto, where you will visit the ancient baroque town center, one of the most important in Sicily, with beautiful buildings, Churches and the magnificent Cathedral. Known as the Capital of the Baroque: in 2002 its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Val di Noto.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Specialized guide
- Entrance fees to attractions
Additional Info
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
Traveler Reviews
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I was solo because no one else joined the tour. Martino was fabulous and provided me a Private tour completely considering my needs. Really fun!
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Martino made the trip! Outstanding service, knowledge and an absolute pleasure. Almost 100 degrees and each time we had to move from place to place he made sure to go ahead and cool the car for us-shared all the knowledge of the area and was an engaging personality
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Our driver Ricardo was excellent. He was a safe and attentive guide: nothing was a problem for him. He spoke not too little and not too much and was very flexible in providing options on all the places we stopped at.
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The locations were very nice and especially Ortigia was beautiful. We expected a better car for the tour, but unfortunately the normal car had a problem so there was an emergency car, not very comfortable but good enough. Our guide Martino was helpful and supportive during the complete tour.
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Joseph was an excellent guide. He was so friendly, pointing out things as we went along. We told him we wanted to have a good arancino and he went out of his way to take us to a place he knew. It was delicious!!! He also introduced us to some Catania street food that was not part of our tour. After spending the day with him we felt as though we’d known him a long time. The tour was great!! Saw some beautiful sites and had an excellent lunch by the water.
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Our tour guide was Richard who was very nice but drove a little too fast for my comfort. First stop was Noto which Richard walked us around and showed us some churches etc. Then went to the archeological area in Siracusa which was interesting. Richard dropped us off there and came to get us when we were finished. Then to Ortiga, which again we got dropped off for lunch and he gave told us some areas to see. I wish it was a little more “tour guide” and less driver to the town in this area. I guess I misunderstood when I read about the tour. We really didn’t have enough time to walk to the areas he mentioned from where we ate lunch, if we realized how far they were from where we were we would have hired one of the golf cart drivers to take us around the town. Did get to see the castle.
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Nice tour in a nice car. It was Sunday and a lot of stores were closed but that was not anyone’s fault
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Siracusa é uma jóia de lugar, com suas ruas estreitas e iluminadas por lâmpadas amarelas, imprimindo, à noite, uma atmosfera de sonho e fantasia. Seu teatro grego, super conservado, é um espetáculo à parte. Restaurantes, bares, praças, igrejas e monumentos, tudo respira arte e beleza. Noto é uma pequena cidade, a 2 horas de ônibus, cenário do famoso filme L’Aventura, de Antonioni, que também vale visitar. A Sicília é um tesouro! Imperdível!
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The locations were amazing We were given a guide who was mostly silent n driver at the most . After our previous excellent experience with umberto to Tripani this was definitely a zero experience
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Noi abbiamo visitato Siracusa e Ortigia sacrificando Noto solo per motivi di tempo ristretto a disposizione. L'esperienza è stata magnifica, il sito è un tuffo nella storia e Ortigia una perla di paese. Sì può girare a piedi o con i tram turistici che sono una bella risorsa per chi , come noi, viaggia con figli piccoli al seguito! Consigliatissime.
