Archaeological Tour All inclusive - Neapolis Park Syracuse
About This Tour
Discover the ancient heart of Syracuse on a guided visit to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, one of the city’s most important historical sites. Over the cou...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Syracuse, Verona · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Infant seats unavailable; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Not recommended for people with heart conditions
About Verona
Verona
Between its stone archways and medieval bulwarks Verona boasts some of Italy’s most romantic spots. Discover Juliet’s balcony and a gorgeous Duomo with your local guide to the city.
What's Included
- Entrance Ticket (12 € / per person)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Personalized gadgets (hats, shirts, backpack bag)
- Certified tourist guide
Itinerary
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1Day 01
We have news of this theater since 500 BC, 2500 years ago and is currently one of the most famous monuments and the symbol of Syracuse. Since its creation it has enjoyed a lot of success, being an important meeting place for the Greeks and having been used later also by the Romans, to make shows. In the centuries to come it has been damaged, but today it is still possible to see the part carved into the rock, which allows us to appreciate its majesty. The missing blocks were probably used to make other buildings in the city in medieval times.
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2Day 02
Roman amphitheater: The Roman Amphitheater of Syracuse is the second largest in Italy after that of Verona. It dates back to around 2000 years ago and can be reached via a path that features stone sarcophagi from the city's necropolis. Its dimensions are surprising and, in addition to the Amphitheater, the remains of an arch and those of a fountain are also visible. Also in this case only the part excavated in the rock remains, while the raised part has been dismantled in past centuries to make other constructions.
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3Day 03
The Ear of Dionysus is an imposing artificial cave with incredible dimensions, 23 meters high. The origin of its name is attributable to Caravaggio who, while visiting the city, coined this singular name due to the donkey's ear shape of the entrance to the cave. Dionysius was a tyrant from Syracuse who had had the cave excavated to lock up the prisoners, who he listened to hidden in an upper cavity. This was possible thanks to the incredible acoustics of the cave, which can amplify the sounds even 16 times.
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4Day 04
Cordari Cave: Not far from the Ear of Dionysius is the Cordari Cave, another artificial cave. Its name derives from the fact that it was used by the Cordari as a place to manufacture the ropes, work facilitated by the presence of humidity. Currently some parts are covered with moss and maidenhair, which create a magical atmosphere thanks to the particular play of light that is created inside. They were also used to extract limestone and this activity gave the cave a particular and square architecture.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Syracuse, IT · Tour start: Syracuse, IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
