Syracuse & Noto Day Tour from Taormina
About This Tour
Discover two of southeastern Sicily’s most captivating historic destinations on this full-day tour from Taormina. Explore Syracuse, where Greek and Roman remain...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Syracuse, Taormina, Noto · Languages: English, French, German, Italian
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Syracuse Cathedral is closed on Sundays.; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; May be operated by a multi-lingual guide; The order of visits indicated may be subject to change
About Noto
Noto
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What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Guided tour of Syracuse, Ortigia, and Noto
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Ingresso al parco archeologico non incluso
- Ingresso alla cattedrale di Ortigia non incluso. Domenica la cattedrale è chiusa.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Itinerary
Departure from Taormina to Syracuse, the visit begins with the Neapolis archaeological park, a fascinating concentration of Greek and Roman ruins, where you will admire the Greek theatre, Latomia del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre. The visit will continue in Ortygia, a small island connected to Syracuse by a bridge. Here, you will walk toward the timeless street, and you will admire the Greek ruins, the Baroque palaces and churches. One of the greatest and most singular monument of Ortygia, which rises on the highest point of the peninsula, is the cathedral built on the site of the temple dedicated to goddess of Athena. Another famous spot in Ortygia is the Fountain of Arethusa, a freshwater spring forming a pool with papyrus plants, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea. You will have free time for having lunch and/or walk around. Afterwards, visit of the ancient baroque town of Noto, that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Return to Taormina at around 7:00 pm. Lunch and entrance fees are not included in the price. DIFFERENT PICK UP FROM LETOJANNI, TAORMINA AREA AND GIARDINI NAXOS
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Syracuse. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Syracuse. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
