A major capital of the Ancient Greek world where they still hold outdoor concerts in the ancient theater and the cathedral is grafted onto a Greek temple
With a perfect location at the center of the Mediterranean world, the heritage of this powerful trading port has left the modern city with everything from fantastic ruins—including one of the world's largest intact Greek theaters—and a baroque old quarter to one of Italy's finest archaeological museums and the only stands of papyrus that grows in Europe (supposedly a gift from Egyptian ruler Ptolemy II).
Siracusa makes a great base and good spot to slow down for a day or two, for while it has plenty of top-notch sights to keep you busy, it also sports a relaxed atmosphere, with pleasant cafes, seaside walks, and open-air restaurants to while away the hours.
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Stop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The tour of the duration of 8 hours. It will bring you to the discovery of the deep historical roots of Sicily. You spend eight hours to visit monuments to Syracuse and to know theirs fascinating past. You make a tour of Ortigia
Duration: 2 hours
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Reception at the arrival or departure points (arrival gate at the airport, at the railway station reference tracks and in the hotels lobby).
Pick-up / drop-off can take place anywhere within the city of CATANIA.
Transfer services are available all year round, from / to CATANIA (hotels, airport, port, railway station and city center) to / from TAORMINA (including the Giardini Naxos) or from / to SIRACUSA
Drivers are friendly and knowledgeable about the area; they wear formal clothes and speak different languages. You can expect them to help you carry your luggage if necessary. This is a private transfer, which means you do not share a car with anyone other than your booking.
Arrival.
Upon your arrival in the city of CATANIA - TAORMINA or SIRACUSA (airport, station, port, etc.) the driver will welcome you with a tag and will transfer you to your accommodation / destination.
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Upon departure, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby or from any other place requested.
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Stop At: Siracusa
Located near the Southeastern corner of Sicily on the Ionian coast, Syracuse is built on an ancient Greek settlement founded by Corinthians in 734 BC. Syracuse was the city of Archimedes, Pindar and Aeschylus, whose plays are still performed in the huge amphitheater. Syracuse has a large Greek amphitheater (literally carved out of the rock) and also a Roman one, both well preserved. Syracuse is the city of Italy that preserves more Greek history, its own name already transports you to the ancient Greek Empire.
Syracuse's older residential quarter is an island, Ortigia, from the Greek quail, probably named for that bird's abundance in this area. Ortigia is connected with the island of Sicily through two short bridges and is known for, among many other things, the freshwater Spring of Arethusa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Noto Antica, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
This small town in the south-east was founded again in the 1700s. The Sicilian Baroque starting point for the valley. Its cathedral, also perfectly raised and rebuilt again after 10 years of difficult work, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caltagirone
The people of Caltagirone produced pottery already ten centuries before Christ. Under the Arab rule the town took the name of Qal at al Gharùn meaning Fortress of Jars with reference to the processing of clay.
The local artisans were the most important ceramics producers of the Island. The local artisans had the most important ceramics producers of the Island. The pottery decorums seem to be inspired by the splendid art of weaving and the Sicilian embroidery.
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
SYRACUSE (ORTIGIA MARKET AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK): Guided tour of the typical market of Ortigia, with its aromas, flavors, customs and colors, where sellers describe their products by singing lullabies in the local language. Continue in the heart of the ancient city, where between the alleys and alleys you can admire the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo and the Fonte Aretusa. We continue to the archaeological area, we visit the Greek Theater, the Ara of Ierone, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater.
Duration: 2 hours
Taxi 24 hours to Catania, Taormina and Etna, Acireale, Giarre, Riposto, Mascali, Santa Venerina, Milo, Sant'Alfio, Bronte, Randazzo, Gole Dell'Alcantara, Letoianni, Syracuse, Messina, Catania Airport, Giardini Naxos, Milazzo, Etna, Etnaland, Etna Polis, Shopping Centers Catania.
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Stop At: Etnaland, Belpasso, Province of Catania, Sicily
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Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Il Mercato di Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
If, for reasons not attributable to SiciLife, the Ortigia Market could not be visited, our Chef will guide you through the streets of the island for the purchase of local products at our partner shops
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fonte Aretusa, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Near the Fonte Aretusa, our guests will experience the fantastic Cooking Class experience in a specially equipped room, right on the Lungomare Alfeo.
Duration: 4 hours
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Stop At: Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, Sicily
Noto is simply the pearl of Sicilian Baroque
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Marzameni, Sicily
The fishermen's village: an open-air living room
Duration: 3 hours
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Stop At: Rifugio Sapienza
Etna at an altitude of 2,000 meters: it is from here that the discovery of the highest volcano in Europe begins.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Palazzo Municipale Zafferana Etnea, Zafferana Etnea, Province of Catania, Sicily
In the city of honey our guests can learn the secrets of its processing and taste its flavor, discovering the typical products of the territory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Antico di Taormina
One of the most beautiful towns in the whole of Sicily, with its colorful alleys and its unique style.
Duration: 2 hours
Greek Syracuse. A part of the museum is dedicated to the prehistory of Sicily and
Pantalica, an
Unesco world heritage site. Important finds of Roman age are also exposed at the museum. The museum is located inside Villa Landolina, in front of the modern church of Our Lady of Tears. Our certified guide will lead you through the most important finds, telling you about Greek and Roman civilization, during a 2 hours private tour.
The walking tour starts with the prehistoric sector of the museum. A short introduction will give you an idea about the origins of the island. You will see the first human traces in Sicily which date back to the paleolithic era and the evolution of local cultures through the bronze age ending at the numerous finds of the Pantalica necropolis, an Unesco world heritage site not far from Syracuse. A highlight of the sector A are the skeletons of two dwarf elephants, a species which once lived in Sicily and extinct long time ago.
Entering in the sector B you will discover the history of Greek colonization in Sicily and you will admire incredible masterpieces found in Syracuse: black and red painted pottery, marble sculptures and impressive decorations coming from ancient temples. You will also be surprised by the aesthetic taste in daily-life objects.
The visit ends at the sector D, dedicated to Hellenic and Roman Syracuse. Here you will admire two of the highlights of the museum: the Landolina Venus, a marble statue representing the goddess of love, and the sarcophagus of Adelfia, a wonderful marble coffin decorated with scenes from the Holy Bible, dating back to the early Christian age.
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit of the most important Greek and Roman monuments: Greek theater, stone quarries, ear of Dionisyus, altar of Hieron, Roman amphitheater
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Walking tour of Ortigia, the old town center with optional visit of the interiors of the cathedral
Duration: 2 hours
The private walking tour lasts about 2 hours and crosses the picturesque streets of the old part of Syracuse discovering the traces left by all the different people who governed Sicily. You will meet our guide at the ancient Greek Apollo Temple where he will give you a short introduction about the history of the town. After a short walk you will reach Cathedral Square and be surprised by the magnificent bright limestone buildings: the town hall, Palazzo Beneventano, the bishop's palace and St. Lucy's Church, but most of all the Cathedral itself, the only church still in use today which time ago was a pagan temple. You should not miss to visit its interiors (optional visit, admission ticket not included).
The tour then continues to Aretusa Fountain near the sea. The myth of Aretusa was told by Ovidius and in its clear fresh water grows papyrus which probably was brought here when Archimedes lived in town. The way back leads through the Jewish Quarter to Via Maestranza, the street where the nobility of the town had their pompous homes. On Archimedes Square, the neoclassical Fountain of Diana remembers once more the glorious past of Syracuse. The tour will end at the local fish and fruit market where you can take a breath of local life, colors and scents. Please note that the market is open only in the morning and on working days.
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The main ancient monuments in Syracuse are at the Neapolis park. During the walking tour you will see the monuments below.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Teatro Greco, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The most important ancient Greek theatre in Sicily
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio), Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Syracuse's most legendary place
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Latomia del Paradiso, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The ancient Greek stone quarries
The Excursion Siracusa Noto is suggested if you start from Hotels or Ports of Taormina Area and sourrounding. This is a tour for everyone, without difficulty and very interesting, from an archaeological and architectural point of view.
Excursion to Siracusa, the driver, driving along the road south, takes you to visit the archaeological zone Neapolis of Syracuse, to visit the famous Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionisio, the tumb of Archimedes, the Altar of Hieron and the Roman Amphitheater. You will, also, the opportunity to visit the archaeological museum Paolo Orsi.
Our visit of Syracuse, continues with the historical center of Ortigia Island. Where you will have free time to visit: the temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Saint Lucy Cathedral and its magnificent Piazza Duomo and enjoy excellent seafood for lunch.
Excursion to Noto,We will dedicate the rest of our trip to visit the beautiful city of Noto. Defined the capital of Baroque, in 2002, its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with other late Baroque towns of Val di Noto
Across the Royal Door, along the Via Vittorio Emanuele, you can admire the beautiful aristocratic and ecclesiastical buildings dating back to the 17th century. Among the most important: Ducezio Palace, Palazzo Nicolaci, The Cathedral, the Theatre and many others.
This excursion include an English Speaking driver, He will help you to visit the sites on your own.
Syracuse is a beautiful city in Sicily, and it was the most important city of Magna Graecia. It defeated the mighty Athens in 413 and was home of the inimitable Archimedes. According to Cicero, was the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all.
Ortigia is the heart of the city, with its the picturesque streets of the historic centre. Particular points of interest include Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral, constructed on the remains of an ancient Greek temple, the famous Aretusa fountain, with its famous papyrus plants, facing the turquoise Ionian sea.
The puppet theatre known as the Opera dei Pupi emerged in Sicily at the beginning of the nineteenth century and enjoyed great success among the islands working classes. The puppeteers told stories based on medieval chivalric literature and other sources, such as Italian poems of the Renaissance, the lives of saints and tales of notorious bandits. The dialogues in these performances were largely improvised by the puppeteers. Nowadays, the Opera is he only example of an uninterrupted tradition of this kind of theatre.
These theatres were often family-run businesses; the carving, painting and construction of the puppets, renowned for their intense expressions, were carried out by craftspeople employing traditional methods. The puppeteers constantly endeavoured to outdo each other with their shows, and they exerted great influence over their audience.
The opera of the puppets and the Sicilian tradition of cantastorîas (singers of tales) are rooted in the Provençal troubadour tradition in Sicily. The Sicilian marionette theater Opera dei pupi was proclaimed in 2001 and inscribed in 2008 in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
In Ortigia, enter in Giudecca -the ancient Jewish district- and go inside the Puppets Museum, which is divided in several sections where it´s possible discovering the history of a famous puppets artisan family. Then, enjoy a puppet show living a journey through time in a magic atmosphere. The pupari narrate stories about French paladines, Saints´ life and many local legends.
Get ready for an amazing experience in Siracusa!
Syracuse is an amazing city in the South East Coast of Sicily. The majority of Siracusa's fine sights are archaeological and historical, bearing witness to the grand past of this Sicilian town. The attractive historic centre on the island of Ortigia is a good place to stroll, shop and eat and to lost in its picturesque streets.
The opera of the puppets and the Sicilian tradition of cantastorîas (singers of tales) are rooted in the Provençal troubadour tradition in Sicily.
The Sicilian marionette theater Opera dei pupi was proclaimed in 2001 and inscribed in 2008 in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
In Ortigia, enter in Giudecca -the ancient Jewish district- and go inside the Puppets Museum, which is divided in several sections where it´s possible discovering the history of a famous puppets artisan family.
The pupi studio is an authentic place where the traditional dolls are created. The face of the marionette is made of papier-mâché and the armours are finely wrought. The workshop is an artisan hotbed where expert puparo create many characters, such as horseman (both Saracens and Christians), magicians, witches and monstrous creatures. This place is full of magic and scents: the wood, the natural glue and the varnish. Admire sketches and pieces of puppets on the shelfs.
When the work is completed, bring back home your own puppet as a souvenir of this amazing experience.
Live in a charming place for one day and become a real puparo. Don´t miss this enchanting experience in Syracuse!
The arancino is considered to be the product of rotisserie most characteristic of Sicily region known and famous around the world. The name is derived from the spherical shape and color that make it similar to an orange. They come in large rice balls stuffed traditionally with a special meat sauce, then breaded and fried.
You can count about 100 variants of those that are most common in Sicily with meat sauce, the butter (with mozzarella, ham and, sometimes, white sauce) and spinach (also topped with mozzarella), and again 'the norm' (with eggplant, also known as 'the Catania') and Bronte pistachio. Once the work is completed, enjoy the fruits of your labor in a joyful atmosphere. Get ready for an amazing experience in Syracuse.
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Pass By: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Stop At: Etna Tribe, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
excursion made by Etna Tribe
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit the Parco archeologico in Syracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puppet Theatre - Siracusa, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Admire the Theatre
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grotta dei Cordari
Admire the grotta of cordari in Syracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Altar of Hiero II
Admire the ara ierone of Siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Latomia del Paradiso, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Admire the Latomie of Siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Necropoli di Santa Panagia
Admire the Necropoli
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit the Anfiteatro of Siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ear of Dionysius
Admire the ear of Dionisio in Siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Teatro Greco, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Amire the theater
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grotta del Ninfeo
Visit the cave in Siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Street of Tombs
visit the street
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Siracusa Beach
visit ortigia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fonte Aretusa, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
amire the fonte aretusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima
visit ortigia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maniace Castle, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
admire the castle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ipogeo di Piazza Duomo, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit syracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo del Papiro "Corrado Basile", Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Archimede Siracusa
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercato Di Siracusa, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
misit the mercato
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Montalto, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit the siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Chiaramonte
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo dei Pupi - Siracusa, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit the museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sirmuma - Siracusa Museo del Mare
visit the museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo del Cinema
visit the museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Francica Nava
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Arezzo Della Targia
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cappella Sveva Arcivescovado, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit siracusa
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Il Duomo
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Admire the Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Necropoli di Pantalica, Pantalica, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Cavagrande del Cassibile, Avola, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Stop At: Porta Reale, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedral of Noto
Visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Charles Church
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiesa di San Domenico
Visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Church of Santa Chiara
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Arco
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Nicholas Cathedral, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit the church
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Municipio, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Ducezio, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Teatro Tina Di Lorenzo, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
visit noto
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nicolaci Palace
Admire the old building
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Palazzo Modica di San Giovanni - Nicolaci - Raeli, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit noto
Pass By: Palazzo Landolina, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Palazzo Impellizzeri di San Giacomo
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Pass By: Palazzo Astuto, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Palazzo Rau Della Ferla
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Pass By: Noto Antica
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Pass By: Area Archeologica Eloro, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Colonna Pizzuta
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Pass By: Scavi di Castelluccio, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Villa Romana del Tellaro, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Monte Finocchito
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Pass By: Oriented Nature Reserve Oasis of Vendicari
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Pass By: Biblioteca Comunale di Noto "Principe di Villadorata", Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Pass By: Biblioteca Diocesana del Seminario Vescovile, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Meet your guide at the hotel introducing a great and unforgettable tour of Magna Grecia and Baroque age splendours.
You will reach, in fact, Syracuse, which is popular for an important Archaeological Park with Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. Then you will be amazed by Ortigia, a little island in the city, hosting the beautiful Cathedral which dominates the square; its Sicilian-Baroque composition gives no hint that this building was once a Doric temple! From the square you will reach a wide terrace on the waterfront surrounding the famous Arethusas Fountain, one of the most famous fresh-water sources of the Greek world. Noto is the capital of Sicilian Baroque, famous for its fine buildings of the early 18 century and declared Unesco World Heritage Site. Notos Baroque is in fact a game of elegant curves, floral weaves, perspective views palaces and gardens.
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You will meet your guide at the ancient Greek Apollo Temple, and we will start this small group walking tour, during which you will discover many interesting facts and discover the secrets of rich history, culture and everyday life of Syracuse.
You will sightsee the Cathedral Square, world heritage site, with its bright limestone buildings - the Cathedral, the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano, that in the past was a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy's Church, norman monument of fifteenth century dedicated to the patron saint of the city. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis/Diana in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus (Alfeo).
Later we will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza, the street where the nobility of the town had their pompous homes. Finally, you will arrive in Archimedes Square, and sightsee the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse. The tour will end at the local fish and fruit market where you can feel this unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. After the walking tour, optionally we may arrive to one of the best wine bars in Syracuse, where you can taste 5 different types of excellent red and white Sicilian wines from Etna vineyards, accompanied by traditional Sicilian food (bruschettas, meat and cheese delicacies, vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh bread, olives and olive oil).
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Archaological park of Syracuse and start this informative private tour around one of the most important ancient monuments in the world, UNESCO world heritage. During the private tour, you will discover the Greek theater, the biggest Greek theater in Sicily, the Nympheum fountain, the ancient stone quarries "Latomie", the "Ear of Dionysius" cave, famous with its unique acoustics and shape, the Roman Amphitheater, and enjoy beautiful local flora and spectacular panoramic view from the top of the hill.
This is a private tour, which guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.
Duration: 2 hours
With your private professional guide you will discover the most important Greek and Roman monuments - the Greek Theater, the biggest Greek theater in Sicily, the legendary "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, the altar of Hiero, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", the Roman amphitheater.
You will sightsee beautiful Ortigia with many important buildings and monuments, enjoy not-so-beaten paths and feel the exceptional atmosphere of Southern Italy visiting colorful fruit and fish markets. Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.
After the tour, you may optionally enjoy great wines and traditional food at one of the best wine restaurants in Syracuse.
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Your private professional guide will pick you up at your hotel in Syracuse or nearby towns, and in relaxed and friendly atmosphere you will arrive to Neapolis Archaeological park, UNESCO world heritage, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant monuments of ancient Greeks and Romans - the Greek Theater, the biggest Greek theater in Sicily, the legendary "Ear of Dionysius" cave, famous for its unique acoustics, the altar of Hiero, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", the Roman amphitheater, the Nympheum fountain, and enjoy beautiful local flora and spectacular panoramic view from the top of the hill.
By comfortable air conditioned car you will drive to Ortigia, historical center of Syracuse. You will sightsee the Greek Apollo Temple, the Cathedral Square, world heritage site, with its bright limestone buildings - the Cathedral, the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano, that in the past was a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy's Church, norman monument of fifteenth century dedicated to the patron saint of the city. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus. Later we will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza, the street where the nobility of the town had their pompous homes. Finally, you will arrive in Archimedes Square, and sightsee the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse. The tour will end at the local fish and fruit market where you can feel this unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy.
After the walking tour, optionally you may visit one of the best wine restaurants in Syracuse, where you can taste 5 different types of excellent red and white Sicilian wines from Etna vineyards, accompanied by traditional Sicilian food (bruschettas, meat and cheese delicacies, vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh bread, olives and olive oil). Private tour guarantees individual approach, friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
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Stop At: Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Your private knowledgeable English speaking guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Syracuse, and while you admire unforgettable views of Sicilian countryside of Noto Valley full of oranges, lemons and olive plantations, will chauffeur you by his comfortable air-conditioned car to Noto - the capital of Sicilian Baroque and UNESCO Heritage. Noto is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy with a very interesting, sometimes tragic, story. You will enter the historic center of Noto through the "Royal Gate" Porta Reale, and start your private walking tour. With your guide explaining you about history, culture and everyday life of Noto, you will see important monuments and beautiful ancient churches - the Cathedral of San Nocolo, the Church of Santa Chiara, the Church of San Domenico, the Church of Montevergini, Ducezio and Sant'Alfano Palaces, Hercules Fountain, the Communal Theatre, and many other beautiful sights. You will ascend a rooftop terrace of the San Carlo Church, and admire the breathtaking panoramic view of Noto from a bird's perspective. After the walking tour of Noto, your private guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Syracuse.
Duration: 4 hours
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Stop At: Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your hotel/port and you will start your wonderful private travel (from 2 people) around top Etna wineries. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and churches built of lava stone. The Etna Volcano erupting feeds the soil, and that is why this region is considered to be one of the best in the world for growing grapes and wine production. You will visit the three best wineries at Etna slopes. Wines from these wineries are on the top lists of premium international wine associations. The first venue will be a family run winery, world famous with its outstanding wines. Here you will be welcomed by the owner with a glass of an awesome aperitif white wine. Sipping refreshing wine, you will have a guided tour around the estate, after which you will visit the cellars where the owner or your private sommelier will explain you the wine production process. Finally, you will sit at a wonderful terrace with a breathtaking view of mountains and Ionian coastline, and with your personal sommelier start food and wine tasting. You will taste 4 or 5 excellent white, red and rose Etna DOC wines with locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, sausages, cous-cous, vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, domestic olive oil and fresh home-made bread. Enjoying the panoramic view and unique atmosphere of Sicilian countryside, you will drive to the second venue another outstanding Etna winery, where the owner will make for you a tour around the estate, and with a professional sommelier you will taste 4 brilliant red, rose and white wine of the region. You will continue the tour driving to the next venue, an ancient family run winery with an authentic charm. After the guided visit to the cellars, you will taste 3 premium red and white wines accompanied by fresh domestic appetizers: locally produced cheeses, meat delicacies, olives, olive oil and fresh bread. After the tour, your personal guide will bring you back to your accommodation.
Duration: 7 hours
Your friendly private licensed guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages, you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach Rifugio Sapienza at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt.
Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.
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Stop At: Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Your private local licensed guide will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Syracuse, and you will start your wonderful private travel to the highest active volcano in Europe. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and churches built of lava stone. Enjoying amazing sea view and lava fields, you will arrive to a charming mountain town Zafferana Etnea, where you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano land - honey, olive oils, olives, wines and liquors. Then you will continue to drive up the volcano and reach the plateau Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Here you can feel the exceptional atmosphere of Etna volcano, admire the lunar landscapes, see the famous Silvestri craters, visit small shops where you can buy souvenirs made of lava. Optionally, you can ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide until 3000mt for additional fee (65 Euro).
After this atmospheric journey, the guide will chauffer you in relax to one of the best wineries at the foot of Etna. The owner of the winery will welcome you with a glass of cool white grillo, and you will have a tour of the estate, see how the grape is growing, and visit the cellars, while the owner explains you all about the wine making process and the history of this family run winery. Then you will sit on a beautiful terrace with an amazing panoramic view of the Mediterranean, and have traditional delicious lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciuttto, home-made sausages, cous-cous, mushrooms, vegetables, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil. A professional sommelier will offer you 5 glasses of Sicilian Etna DOC red and white wines.
After this atmospheric private tour, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation or port in Siracusa.
Duration: 7 hours
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Stop At: Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Your private licensed guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Syracuse area and you will start your unforgettable travel by comfortable air-conditioned car from Syracuse to an atmospheric ancient fishermen's village of Marzamemi through the breathtaking landscapes of Noto valley. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, and tomatoes plantations stretching up and down the hills. After about 45 minutes you will reach Marzamemi, a village that dates back to the Arab rule in Sicily of the 10th century. Here you will visit the first venue, an antique family running winery, where you will be welcomed by the owner with a glass of Insolia. After a guided visit to cellars, you will start food and wine tasting. You will taste 4 excellent Sicilian wines of Noto region produce: Insolia, Chardonnay, Nero dAvola, and Moscato, locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, caponata, artichoke cream, home-made ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, marmalade, domestic olive oil and fresh home-made bread. You will continue the tour driving to the next winery, another outstanding family running estate with an authentic charm. Here you will taste 5 premium wines of the top Sicilian wine region of Noto: Nero dAvola, Sirah, Insolia, Grillo, and Moscato, enjoying the panoramic seaside view and unique atmosphere of the small Arabic village of Marzamemi. After the tour to the wineries and the excursion around Marzamemi, you will visit also a famous ancient "tonnara" - authentic tuna farm, where you will taste fresh tuna. After the tour, your personal guide will bring you back to your accommodation.
Duration: 5 hours
Visit Ortigia island - historic center of Syracuse, one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the world, and then learn secrets of traditional Sicilian cuisine during the private cooking class.
Your licensed guide, who is also a certified chef, will share with you his knowledge and love for his mother city, and you will discover the most important monuments, hidden corners of Ortigia, and feel the exceptional atmosphere of Southern Italy visiting colorful fruit and fish markets. At the market, you will get fresh organic ingredients for your cooking class, and by a fisherman's boat you will proceed to a neighbouring district, where at the private villa of the chef you will learn how to cook original Sicilian dishes.
Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your informative guide and chef.
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Stop At: Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel, accommodation or port in Syracuse, and you will start this unforgettable activity combining private tour of Ortigia and cooking class with personal Sicilian chef.
First, with your local private guide you will visit Ortigia island - old historic center of Syracuse, one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the world. You will discover the most important buildings and monuments, enjoy hidden corners of Ortigia, and feel the exceptional atmosphere of Southern Italy visiting colorful fruit and fish markets.
Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your informative professional guide.
During the private walking tour of Ortigia, your guide will share with you his knowledge and love for his mother city, and you will see the Greek Apollo Temple, the Cathedral Square - world heritage site with its bright limestone buildings, the Cathedral - the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano - in the past a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy Church - Norman monument of the 15th century dedicated to the patron saint of Syracuse. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus. Then you will arrive to the Jewish Quarter, Via Maestranza - the street where the nobility of the city had their pompous homes. You will continue walking in Archimedes Square and see the neoclassical Fountain of Diana which reminds about the glorious past of Syracuse.
Then you will visit the local fish and fruit market where you can feel an unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. Here you will get fresh organic ingredients for your private cooking class, and proceed by a fisherman's boat to a neighbouring district where the private villa of the chef is located.
Your personal Sicilian chef will welcome you with a glass of chilled white wine or prosecco, and you will start your private cooking class. Under the step-by-step guidance of your chef, you will cook traditional Sicilian dishes (you can choose fish or meat menu). For the starter you will cook traditional Sicilian "antipasto" caponata or parmigiana. For the first course you will prepare pasta from scratch - ravioli or gnocchi hand-made with meat or fish sauce at your choice. For the second you will cook fish or meat dish (when making a booking, please specify which menu you prefer). And of course you will learn how to cook famous Sicilian dolce - cannoli, cassata or granita.
Finally, you will sit at a table on a rooftop terrace observing the Syracuse's historic centre and enjoy a delicious Sicilian lunch made with your own hands! Wines, limoncello, coffee and water included.
You will be given certificates of Sicilian cooking school, step-by-step recipes and ceramic souvenirs to take away as a memory to your home country.
After the class and lunch, your guide will drop you off at your hotel, accommodation or port in Syracuse.
This is a private tour which guarantees individual approach, friendly atmosphere and personal attention from your guide and chef.
Duration: 5 hours
This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients, and includes pickup and drop-off at you hotel, accommodation or port in Siracusa.
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Stop At: Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima
Your personal licensed local English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel or port in Siracusa, and while you enjoying beautiful panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna, will drive you to Taormina, the main resort of Sicily.
Private tour guarantees the highest quality and personal attention from your private guide.
Taormina is a legendary town rich of history and sights, also called as the pearl of the Ionian Sea. During this private tour, you will walk along the main street Corso Umberto, sightsee the Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja, St. Catherina church, Odeon theater, Palazzo Duchi di St.Stefano, Duomo with many important paintings and amazing gardens with a stunning view of the volcano, Etna.
The tour will then continue in Castelmola, an ancient town hidden in the mountains up Taormina. Here you will walk along its picturesque medieval streets, see remains of an ancient castle and enjoy an amazing view of the main square. Visit the legendary bar Turrisi, where you will taste the original almond wine and home-made bread.
After this atmospheric tour, your guide will drop you off at your hotel, accommodation or port in Siracusa.
Private tour guarantees the highest quality and personal attention from your private guide.
Duration: 6 hours
Imagine the Greek tragedies in the largest Greek theater of Sicily and poke your head in the cave called Dionysian ear where the prisoners' every whisper was brought to the surface by its acoustics. Stroll down the cobbled streets of the picturesque old town of Ortigia with its intricate Baroque architecture, the majestic cathedral built on layers of history. All without missing the town's elegant shops and quaint cafes.
This tour starts in the morning and we leave the resorts at 07:30. After 2.5 hrs we arrive at Siracuse where we will visit Siracuse's archaeological site. The guide will take you on a 90-minute tour before we continue to Ortigia- the old town of Siracuse. There, the guided tour continues for another 90 minutes. After this you will have 2 hrs free time at your disposal to wander around the town of Siracusa or maybe have a nice meal? Around 15.30 we will leave Siracusa and return to the hotels, where we arrive about 2 hrs later.
Thorugh this 2-hour private guided tour of Syracuse you will enjoy the most important treasures of the city. You'll explore some of its most important and famous sites and admire the stunning signs of the Ancient Greece era all around you.
Maybe you don't know it, but this 2,700-year-old city played a key role in ancient times, when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world. In the modern day, the city is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with the Necropolis of Pantalica.
The walk through the city will pass by some of the most important monuments and unmissable spots, such as the Cathedral, the Fontana Aretusa and the elegant Baroque-style "palazzi". But there is going to be so much more to see! Oh, and make sure you don't miss the amazing view onto the Mediterranean blue sea.
We strongly recommend you bring your camera with you during this tour. You won't regret it!
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Stop At: St. Nicholas Cathedral, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The first stop is Noto, where we will visit beautiful baroque buildings, including the Cathedral of Noto, the church San Domenico and Palazzo Villadorata. Heart of the town is the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. With the parallel running Via Cavour it locates the main attractions of the town. In Piazza Municipio you can go up a broad staircase to get to the dome. The cathedral was completed in 1770. A severe earthquake in 1996 destroyed the large central dome and the aisles. Restored due to original, the cathedral was officially reopened at the beginning of 2007.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Riserva di Vendicari, Noto, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Next stop is the nature reserve of Vendicari (Riserva naturale Orientata Oasi di Vendicari faunistica), where we will reach the beautiful Tonnara and Torre Sveva beach after a short walk.
Vendicari is a real paradise for birds. You can observe Flamingos, storks and cormorants here and sometimes even pond turtles.
Here you will have the possibility to take refreshing swim (if you like) in the crystal clear sea or you can visit the former tuna factory and Torre Sveva. Afterwards it is time for lunch at a country inn (agriturismo). Here you can enjoy a full meal of Sicilian specialties.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
In the afternoon we will drive to Syracuse. 2005 the town was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and is located in the south-east of Sicily between the rivers Anapo and Ciane. Cicero himself defined Syracuse as the biggest and beautiful city among all the Greek cities. We will visit the isle of Ortigia where you can admire the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception erected on the ancient Greek temple of Athena. Inside the columns of the temple are still visible.
Finally the visit of Ortigia takes us to the Fonte Aretusa, a legendary fresh water spring with a fountain.
Duration: 2 hours
If the first thing that comes to mind when you hear Sicily is "The Godfather were here to expand your horizons. Sicily is a very different Italian experience, and we're excited to introduce it to you everything from UNESCO Heritage sites and stunning cathedrals to creepy catacombs and the majestic Mt Etna. This trip moves at a good pace but still gives you the perfect mix of fun activities and free time and incredible cuisine, of course. Find out why Sicily is one of Italys true hidden gems.
Acquaint yourself with Italy's 'Eternal City' of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii.
Soak up the sunshine in the coastal town of Sorrento and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast, before heading south to Calabria, a hidden gem for those who stray off Italy's beaten path.
Continue to bustling Sicily, with the volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, the timeworn streets of Siracusa, the Baroque wonders of Ragusa and the rich anti-mafia history of Palermo.
Starring dramatic cliffside villages, clear waters and delicious seafood, this is a chance to experience the highlights of southern Italy.
Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Naples / Pompeii
Day 3: Pompeii
Day 4: Mt Vesuvius / Sorrento
Day 5: Sorrento
Day 6: Amalfi
Day 7: Positano / Amalfi
Day 8: Amalfi
Day 9: Civita
Day 10: Pollino National Park / Civita
Day 11: Paola / Tropea
Day 12: Tropea
Day 13: Aeolian Islands / Tropea
Day 14: Reggio Calabria
Day 15: Catania
Day 16: Taormina / Catania
Day 17: Mt Etna / Catania
Day 18: Syracuse
Day 19: Noto / Ragusa / Syracuse
Day 20: Palermo
Day 21: Palermo
Day 22: Palermo
Visit the most sacred places in Italy as you travel from Venice to Sicily, via the Umbrian hilltop towns of Gubbio and Assisi.
Continue to Italy's 'Eternal City' of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii.
Soak up the sunshine in beautiful Amalfi. See the smoke gently floating from the volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands — Calabria is a hidden gem for those who stray off Italy's beaten path.
Discover this less-visited part of the country before delving into the spectacular sights of bustling Sicily, volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, timeworn streets of Siracusa, and rich anti-mafia history of Palermo.
This trip offers the chance to delve into history, culture and cuisine and to live a little of la dolce vita.
Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Assisi
Day 4: Spello / Assisi
Day 5: Gubbio
Day 6: Gubbio
Day 7: Rome
Day 8: Rome
Day 9: Naples / Pompeii
Day 10: Pompeii
Day 11: Mt Vesuvius / Sorrento
Day 12: Sorrento
Day 13: Amalfi
Day 14: Positano / Amalfi
Day 15: Amalfi
Day 16: Civita
Day 17: Pollino National Park / Civita
Day 18: Paola / Tropea
Day 19: Tropea
Day 20: Aeolian Islands / Tropea
Day 21: Reggio Calabria
Day 22: Catania
Day 23: Taormina / Catania
Day 24: Mt Etna / Catania
Day 25: Syracuse
Day 26: Noto / Ragusa / Syracuse
Day 27: Palermo
Day 28: Palermo
Day 29: Palermo
From the pristine waters and the stalwart fortifications of Tropea, all the way to the smoke gently floating from the volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands – Calabria is a hidden gem for those who stray off Italy’s beaten path. Discover this less-visited part of the country before delving into the spectacular sights of bustling Sicily, volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, timeworn streets of Siracusa, the Baroque wonders of Ragusa and rich anti-mafia history of Palermo. Starring dramatic cliffside villages, clear waters and delicious seafood, this is a chance to experience the highlights of southern Italy.
Day 1: Amalfi
Day 2: Civita
Day 3: Pollino National Park / Civita
Day 4: Paola / Tropea
Day 5: Tropea
Day 6: Aeolian Islands / Tropea
Day 7: Reggio Calabria
Day 8: Catania
Day 9: Taormina / Catania
Day 10: Mt Etna / Catania
Day 11: Syracuse
Day 12: Noto / Ragusa / Syracuse
Day 13: Palermo
Sicily, where Greek, Roman, Arabic, Norman, Swabian and Spanish influences can be found in religious architecture, in archeology, in the dialect, in the popular traditions and in a unique cuisine. Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. Its traditions and customs, its rarities and uses, and the places of its myths never fail to fascinate and enrapture each and every traveler.
Itinerary
Day 1: Syracuse & Noto
Stop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Meet you Guide and start the day for SYRACUSE. The Greek capital of Sicily contending with Athens, as testified by its theatre and ancient vestiges that lie in a splendid natural scenery enhanced by the light and beauty of its coast.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily
Visit of Ortigia (the old city center). It is the most illustrious ad fascinating district of Syracuse, and presents a coherent and harmonious medieval road network. Several buildings still retain the vestiges of a past. The most important centre in the district is the Cathedral Square, onto whose axis the most notable civil and religious buildings converge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, Sicily
Next drive to NOTO. One of the most beautiful palaces in town is Nicolaci-Villadorata Palace, located on the most stimulating street of the city, which has the Church of Montevergine as its scenographic backdrop. It represents for the colours and the architectural features a southern twist on this impressive baroque style. Back to Syracuse in the afternoon.
YOUR CHOICE - Alternative Program: RAGUSA-MODICA-NOTO.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Etna & Taormina
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, Nicolosi, Province of Catania, Sicily
After pick up by your Guide Driver drive towards ETNA the biggest and most active volcano of Europe. Reach the altitude of 6500 feet. Soak up the atmosphere of the volcano as you walk at the nearby Silvestri Craters. Possibility to reach 9800 feet by cable car. En route stop for a Wine Tasting at a local winery (optional) which is embedded in a charming and unique context.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Next visit TAORMINA, the pearl of the Ionian Sea. Lying on the slopes of Mount Taurus, the ancient Tauromenium of antiquity, enjoys a highly picturesque landscape for its wealth of panoramas and the intensity of its colors. The Greek Theater which looks onto a splendid gulf opening below is the most outstanding monument in Taormina for its artistic value and landscape setting.Together we'll visit this lovely town including the Greek Theatre which has inspired generations of travelers and artists. Back to Syracuse.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
This 5-day tour introduces you to eastern Sicily, dominated by Mt Etna and famous for its breathtaking Greek and Roman archaeological sites.
Overnight accommodation is included, and youll wake up to a buffet breakfast each morning (most lunches and dinners are included, too). Your days are spent on guided excursions to various cities and areas around eastern Sicily. Youll be given headsets for the narrated portions of your tour.
Some attractions are optional, so not all entrance fees are included. See below for a full itinerary.
Private tour of Eastern Sicily with personal driver for 7 days for visit of the Taormina, Syracuse, Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Agrigento and Etna vulcan with wine tour in winery with lunch and wine tasting Etna wine.
This excursion is customised using a driver. A driver is a chauffeur specialized in driving you around, he is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights, is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information. The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. The driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. In case you need a Licensed Local Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.
Overview The best of Sicily
1° day Arrive a Catania airport and transfer to Taormina (stop night 2) At the airport you will find our driver with a displey with your name written on it. After the meeting he will ake you to your hotel. Free time
2° day: free time in Taormina, no driver service. Nigth in Taormina.
3° day: at 9.30 am meeting at the hotel reception with the tour driver for tour of the Etna vulcan with wolking around Silvestri crater. Lunch will be in a winery of Mount Etna. Here there will be a guided tour of the cellar and vineyard and lunch with tasting of local wines and local products. At 5.00 pm arrive in hotel of the Ragusa Ibla, ceck in and free time.
4° day: at 9.30 am meeting at the hotel reception with the tour driver for tour of the Syracuse archeologic parck and Ortigia the old town. For a correct visit, today there will be a specialized local guide. We will continue the tour of the Noto ( no local guide service).
At 5.00 pm return to the hotel in Ragusa Ibla. Free time.
5° day: at 9.30 am meeting at the hotel reception with the tour driver for tour of the Agrigento for to visit Temple Valley with local guide for 2 hours. Lunch will be in a winery. Here there will be a guided tour of the cellar and vineyard and lunch with tasting of local wines and local products. At 5.00 pm return in hotel of the Ragusa Ibla.
6° day: at 9.30 am meeting at the hotel reception with the tour driver for tour of the to 2 cities of Sicilian baroque: Modica and Scicli.
At 1.00 pm return in hotel of the Ragusa Ibla.
7° day: meeting at the hotel reception with the tour driver for you transfer private to the Catania airport.
Tips
Siracusa is my favorite city in Sicily—and there's lots to see not only around town, but in the surrounding area as well.
I'd give it at least an overnight, with a healthy two days of sightseeing on either side.
Staying two nights would be even better.
Useful Italian for rail travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria [or] la stazione | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah [or] lah stat-zee-YO-nay |
| ticket | un biglietto | oon beel-YET-toh |
| first class | prima classe | PREE-mah CLAH-say |
| second class | seconda classe | say-CONE-dah CLAH-say |
| one way | solo andata | SO-low ahn-DAHT-tah |
| round trip (return) | andata e ritorno | ahn-DAH-tah ay ree-TOUR-noh |
| Just the supplement | Soltanto il supplemento | soul-TAHN-toh eel sou-play-MEN-toh |
| Just a seat reservation | Soltanto una prenotazione | soal-TAHN-toh oo-nah pray-no-tah-tsee-YOH-nay |
| I have a Eurailpass | Ho il Eurailpass | oh eel YOO-rail-pahs |
| sleeping couchette | una cucetta | oo-nah koo-CHET-tah |
| berth in a sleeping car | un posto nel vagone letto | oon POH-sto nell vah-GOAN-nay LET-toh |
| track | binario | been-AR-ree-yoh |
| train | treno | TRE-no |
| car (carriage) | carozza | ka-RO-tza |
| seat | posto | PO-sto |
| departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
| arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
| left luggage | deposito bagagli | day-PO-zee-toh ba-GAHL-yee |
| punch your ticket | timbrare il biglietto | teem-BRA-ray eel beel-YET-toh |
| Is this the right platform for the Rome train? | E questo il binario per il treno à Roma? | ay KWAY-sto eel been-AR-ree-yo pair eel TRE-no ah RO-ma? |
| delayed | in retardo | een ree-TAR-do |
| strike | sciopero | SHO-pair-oh |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| City / Train station names | ||
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Main station |
| Rome | Roma | Termini |
| Florence | Firenze | Santa Maria Novella |
| Venice | Venezia | Santa Lucia |
| Milan | Milano | Centrale |
| Genoa | Genova | Porta Principe |
| Naples | Napoli | Centrale |
| Leghorn | Livorno | Centrale |
| Turin | Torino | Porta Nuova |
Useful Italian for air travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| the airport | l'aeroporto | LAHW-ro-port-oh |
| the airplane | l'aereo | LAIR-reh-oh |
| terminal | terminal | TEAR-me-nahl |
| flight | volo | VOH-lo |
| gate | uscita d'imbarco | oo-SHEE-tah deem-BARK-oh |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
| departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
| arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
| delayed | in ritardo | een ree-TAR-doh |
| on time | in orario | een oh-RAH-ree-yo |
| early | in avanti | een ah-VAHN-tee |
| boarding | imbarco | eem-BARK-o |
| connecting flight | la coincidenza | la ko-een-chee-DEN-za |
| check-in | accettazione | ah-chet-ta-zee-YO-nee |
| immigration | controllo passaporti | cone-TRO-lo pah-sa-POR-tee |
| security check | controllo di sicurezza | kohn-TRO-lo dee see-kur-AY-tzah |
| customs | dogana | do-GA-na |
| shuttle | la navetta | lah na-VET-tah |
| boarding pass | carta d'imbarco | kart-ta deem-BARK-o |
| baggage claim | ritiro bagagli | ree-TEER-oh bah-GA-lyee |
| carry-on luggage | bagaglio à mano | bah-GA-lyo ah MA_no |
| checked luggage | bagalio | bah-GA-lyo |
Useful Italian for car travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| car | automobile | ow-toh-MO-bee-lay |
| scooter/motorboke | un motorino | oon mo-tair-EE-no |
| gas station | stazione di servizio | stah-zee-YO-nay dee sair-VEE-tzee-yo |
| gas | benzina | ben-ZEE-nah |
| diesel | gasolio [or] diesel | gah-ZOH-lee-oh [or] DEE-zell |
| Fill it up, please | al pieno, per favore | ahl pee-YAY-noh, pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the highway | l'autostrada | lout-oh-STRA-dah |
| ...the state highway | la statale [written "SS"] | lah sta-TAHL-eh |
| ...the road for Rome | la strada per Roma | lah STRA-dah pair RO-mah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
| to cross | attraversare | ah-tra-vair-SAR-ay |
| toll | pedaggio | peh-DA-jo |
| parking | parcheggio | par-KEH-jo |
| road map | carta stradale | kar-ta stra-DA-lay |
| where can I pay the fine? | dove posso pagare la multa | DOH-veh Po-so pag-GAR-ray la MOOL-tah |
Typical road signs / terms » more
| English (anglais) | French (français) |
| Stop | Stop |
| Exit | Uscita |
| Staffic light | Semaforo |
| One-way | Senso unico |
| Dead-end | Strada senza uscita |
| Parking prohibited | No parcheggio or parcheggio proibito |
| Pedestrian zone | Area pedonale |
| Limited Traffic Zone (you pay to drive in) | ZTL or Zona Traffico Limitato |
Basic phrases in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
| thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
| please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| yes | si | see |
| no | no | no |
| Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
| I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
| I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
| That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
| Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
| Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
| Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
| Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
| Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
| Today | oggi | OH-jee |
| Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
| Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
| a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
| Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
| Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
| Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
| Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
| Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
| Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
| Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
| January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
| February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
| March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
| April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
| May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
| June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
| July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
| August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
| September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
| October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
| November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
| December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| 1 | uno | OO-no |
| 2 | due | DOO-way |
| 3 | tre | tray |
| 4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
| 5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
| 6 | sei | say |
| 7 | sette | SET-tay |
| 8 | otto | OH-toh |
| 9 | nove | NO-vay |
| 10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
| 11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
| 12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
| 13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
| 14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
| 15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
| 16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
| 17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
| 18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
| 19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
| 20 | venti | VENT-tee |
| 21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
| 22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
| 23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
| 30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
| 40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
| 50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
| 60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
| 70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
| 80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
| 90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
| 100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
| 1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
| 5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
| 10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).
