Noto, Siracusa and Ortigia (private driver with Luxury mercedes)
Description
Baroque tour : Noto, as a true European Capital of Baroque, represents the heart and triumph of the Baroque : palaces, churches, monasteries, squares, fountains, open in succession like a theatrical scenography that leaves you breathless. Definitely, the most beautiful kilometer of art in Europe. Visit the city of Syracuse one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily and a World Heritage Site as a UNESCO site. Visit of the Archaeological Area : Neapolis of Syracuse with the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Altar of Hieron II and the Latomie del Paradiso with the Ear of Dionysius. Visit to the island of Ortigia with the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo, an important Baroque church built on an ancient temple, and the Fontana Aretusa with its famous papyrus plant. Free time to stroll around the area
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Itinerary
The tour, starting from your establishment , will reach Syracuse by highway, the most beautiful and largest former Greek colony in Sicily, where the important Archaeological Park Neapolis is located which houses most of the city’s classic monuments such as the famous Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomies of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysus. The park is the most representative area of the ancient Greek city, with large green spaces from where, on foot, you can reach many of the archaeological monuments through an ancient Roman road.
Afterwards, you will reach the small island of Ortigia, jewel of the city center of Syracuse. There you can decide to have lunch in one of the typical Sicilian restaurants, taste fish and local dishes (Extra charge)
Among Greek temples, Christian churches, Arab streets and important ancient palaces, you will visit the suggestive Piazza del Duomo and the splendid Fonte Aretusa, a meeting place between reality and legend and one of the most beautiful monuments of the city. You will take a tangible journey from the Greco-Roman to the Arab-Byzantine period, from the Spanish to the Bourbon era. * We recommend, comfortable clothing and shoes, suitable for an outdoor excursion. *Departure or arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions and force majeure. * Each customer can choose departure time or program variation *Including cicero driver, English speaker *Possibility to choose private Guide (extra charge)
Known as a true European Capital of Baroque, it represents the heart and triumph of Baroque: palaces, churches, monasteries, squares, fountains, open in succession as a theatrical setting that leaves you breathless. Definitely, the most beautiful kilometer of art in Europe.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and Drop-off from / to Catania Hotels , apartments , suites etc.. The departure or arrival times may vary in relation to traffic conditions and causes of force majeure. * Each customer can choose departure time or program change * We provide personalized transport services directly from your accommodation , ensuring comfort and punctuality. Our priority is your safety, without compromising cost-effectiveness. Customize your trip according to your needs with our private transportation service with English speaking driver and luxury Mercedes minivan
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Your booking request will be accepted as soon as possible
Reviews(19)
A must see experience - the architecture, historical beauty, shopping, food, views etc all make for a wonderful visit. Sergio was very knowledgable / friendly. 5 stars
This tour was absolutely perfect. However not why you would think. It's because of the man, Sergio. His love for Sicily and his knowledge is unmatched. Every question we asked, or wanted to know he not only helped but made everything so interesting. If you are going anywhere else in Sicily , he will know where to go. Noto and all the cities were amazing. My wife and I literally would do this tour 10x more ... we are suggesting him to our parents and all of our friends. It was perfect, if you are planning a tour in Sicily, this is a MUST. Not just saying that, was not even asked to leave a review. First class... perfect, and thank you Sergio
Our guide, Sergio was very knowledgeable. Went above and beyond in making our tour very worthwhile. He made this a very good experience. We highly recommend Sergio and this tour.
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Sergio was an exceptional driver and host! He took us to hidden gems in Catania where the locals eat and gave us true taste of authentic Sicilian culture. We discovered parts of Sicily we never knew existed — an unforgettable experience
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My wife and I travel extensively throughout the world. We often hire a local private guide to explore places travels shows and books do not cover. While in Taormina, Sicily we met Sergio. Sergio was our private tour guide for our entire trip. His car was very clean, smelled fresh (new car smell) and provided my wife and I incredible comfort. However, it was Sergio who made this trip one of our best ever! Sergio is kind, caring, compassionate, proud and incredibly knowledgeable about Sicily…history, culture, food and places. He has a unique way of explaining things through fact based stories. We explored private local vineyards, lunched at a family owned restaurant in a small Sicilian village (best meal of the trip) and hiked Mount Etna (fortunately, it was quiet 😊). I have recommended Sergio to many family and friends and upon their return have called to thank me for introducing them to Sergio. My wife and I plan to return to Sicily in September 2026. I have already reached out to Sergio to ensure he is available….he is! Sergio is a must if you visit Taormina, the surrounding cities and towns or anywhere else in Sicily!
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Grazie Sergio for a wonderful day! Your love for Sicily is infectious and we appreciate all you shared with us-history, food, quality!!!! Ci vediamo —Ciao!
Many thanks for your lovely feedback , see you next time in Sicily . best Maretna
Sergio was so great! He showed us around Noto and Ortigia. His restaurant recommendations were top notch! Will definitely book more tours with him the next time we are in Sicily
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Sergio was a true professional, very helpful in all of our planning. We really hired him just as a driver, and he instantly assumed the role of a “guide.” But in a very positive way. Clearly, very knowledgeable of his country and very proud of it. But not overbearing at all. English was fantastic, insights were very helpful. Book that I want and wine tasting at a fantastic vineyard completely on the fly! Would use him again or recommend him to a friend 1000 times over! Such a nice guy-I hope to stay in touch!
thank you so much for the kind words, it was a beautiful day, see you soon in Sicily with many other beautiful places to visit together
I’m an American/Sicilian. My family is from the west side of the island. This is our first experience to the east side. Sergio made it an amazing experience. We stopped in Notto, Siragusa and Ortigia. We took some amazing pictures and Sergio’s knowledge of the area and his explanation in English was fantastic. We stopped for a coffee and granita at a local place in Notto away from the touristic traffic and it was delicious and less expensive than the center. We later had a bite to eat at an amazing panino place in the market of Ortigia. The market is something to see and experience. Fresh fish, nuts, herbs, olives, souvenirs and amazing food. We are very happy to have booked this tour. I highly recommend and please ask for Sergio.
thank you so much for the kind words, it was a beautiful day, see you soon in Sicily with many other beautiful places to visit together ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Sergio did a fabulous job of showing us around. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history and culture of the area. He made reservations for us at a great restaurant that was not at all expensive. It was an enjoyable day from beginning to end! Highly recommend him as a guide!!!! Thank you Sergio!
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