Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

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Syracuse - Ortigia Seafront (Lungomare) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private tour of Syracuse followed by cooking class with Sicilian chef — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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...

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Operated by: Taxi Catania NCC

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Specialized guide
Not included: Entrance fees to attractions

Itinerary

Parco Archeologico della Neapolis

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Ortigia

2 hours

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.
Noto

2 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Siracusa
Riposto
Catania

WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM ANY PLACE!

The price refers to the departure with pick up from the Catania area or Siracusa area. For pick up in Taormina area select the option "Departure from Taormina".

Please enter the name of the property you are staying at and its address in the booking details.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Siracusa - Ortigia & Noto Tour

Pickup included
Departure from Taormina

Pick up in Taormina Area: This option includes in the price the pick-up of customers from a hotel or other structure located in the Taormina area.

Pickup included