Catania: Siracuse, Noto, and Ortigia Tour

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Discover the deep historical roots of Sicily during an 8-hour tour of Siracuse, Noto, and Ortigia. Learn about the fascinating past of these 3 ancient towns through their monuments, churches, and archaeology that remain.

Highlights

Spend the day uncovering the ancient past of Syracuse
Explore the archaeological park of Neapolis and the Temple of Apollo
Visit the beautiful historic towns of Siracusa and Noto

Description

After meeting with your guide at the tour starting point in Catania, you will begin your tour with a visit to Noto, a town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO which is also considered the Sicilian capital of Baroque. Following that, continue on to Ortigia, which is characterized by a narrow road that will lead you to the discovery of the Temple of Apollo, the Cathedral, and the Fonte Aretusa. At lunchtime, enjoy some free time to eat and stroll around. In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, which is characterized by its Greek and Roman monuments (such as a Greek Theater and Roman Amphitheater). It will be there that you can also discover fantastic caves, which include the Ear of Dionysius. At the conclusion of your Sicilian day out, you will return to your tour's starting point in Catania.

Includes

Visit to the Syracuse Cathedral Multilingual tour leader Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points Visit to Ortigia Island Visit to Noto
Anything else not specified