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Price from€825
Duration8 h
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesEnglish
Overview
Discover southeastern Sicily on a private 8-hour shore tour from Catania Cruise Port with a licensed English-speaking guide. Explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse, home to the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysius and the Ropemakers’ Cave. Continue to Ortigia for a walk through its elegant historic center, passing the Fountain of Arethusa, the Jewish Quarter and views of Maniace Castle. End in Noto, the celebrated capital of Sicilian Baroque, where golden-stone churches and noble palaces line the main streets. Port transfers are included. Entrance tickets and the optional boat tour are not included.
What's included
Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop-off directly at Catania Cruise Port
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to Neapolis Archaeological Park
What you will do
- Porte di Catania
Catania Cruise Port to Syracuse (1 hour)
Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide directly at Catania Cruise Port. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Syracuse.
1 h
- Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Neapolis Archaeological Park (1 hour 30 min)
Explore one of the most important archaeological areas in Sicily. See the impressive Greek Theatre and discover the unusual acoustics of the Ear of Dionysius. The visit also includes the ancient stone quarries and the Ropemakers’ Cave, subject to site accessibility.
Entrance tickets are not included. The park is a ticketed cultural site managed by the Sicilian regional authorities.
1 h 30 min
- Ortigia
Transfer to Ortigia (15 minutes)
Take a short drive from the archaeological park to Ortigia, the historic island center of Syracuse.
15 min
- Ortigia
Ortigia Historic Center (1 hour 30 min)
Walk through narrow streets surrounded by white-stone buildings and centuries of history. Discover the Fountain of Arethusa and the atmospheric former Jewish Quarter. Admire the waterfront and exterior views of Maniace Castle, which stands at the southern tip of the island.
1 h 30 min
- Noto
Transfer from Ortigia to Noto (45 min)
Continue south through the Sicilian countryside to Noto.
45 min
- Noto
Noto Historic Center (1 hour 30 min)
Discover Noto, known as the capital of Sicilian Baroque and part of the UNESCO-listed Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. Walk along its elegant main streets and admire monumental churches, grand staircases and noble palaces built from warm golden limestone. Your guide will explain how the city was rebuilt in Baroque style after the earthquake of 1693.
1 h 30 min
- Porte di Catania
Return to Catania Cruise Port (1 hour 30 min)
Relax during the return journey to Catania. Drop-off is arranged directly at the cruise port in time for the ship’s departure.
1 h 30 min
Meeting point
Pickup: The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Important information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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€825
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Experience information
- Duration:8 h
- Guide languages:English
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:8
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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