Syracuse & Noto - Day Tour from Taormina
Description
You can visit Sicily's two most distinctive Baroque cities in a single day. Their architecture is characterized by the local white stone in Syracuse and the pink stone in Noto. You'll visit Syracuse's historic center: Ortigia. A panoramic walk will take you past the city's iconic sites, culminating in its Cathedral: the old Temple of Apollo and the magnificent Baroque square in which it stands. You will learn in depth about the Greek origins of the city of Syracuse and the testimonies that have survived to this day: the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Accompanied by the guide you will visit the Greek Theatre, the Latomia del Paradiso, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheatre. You will return to the starting point in the late afternoon, tired but with eyes full of wonder.
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Itinerary
Noto city
Attraverso una passeggiata lungo il Foro italico si raggiungerà la Fonte di Aretusa, una sorgente di acqua dolce che forma una piscina naturale con piante di papiro, situata su un’ampia terrazza che si affaccia sul mare. A seguire, la Cattedrale Tempio d'Apollo e la magnifica piazza barocca in cui sorge. Tempo libero.
Visita guidata del Duomo di Ortigia
Neapolis
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The order of visits indicated may be subject to change
Reviews(72)
An enjoyable trip with a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. Syracuse archaeological park is a bit disappointinng. Noto is one very grand street. It was a very hot day so walking around was tough
Good day out visiting Noto, Ortigia & Syracuse. Would've been nice to have seen more of the Archaeological Park in Syracuse. Too long was spent talking about the Greek Amphitheatre when we could've gone to see other parts of the park. Overall a good day & would recommend.
The tour was very nice and interesting, magnificent places and a very knowledgeable yet quirky guide. It's a shame that the guide who was supposed to give the explanation in Italian at Ortigia and the archaeological park of Syracuse was absent for health reasons, and the substitute gave very brief and improvised explanations!
Great tour! So much information given and tour guide was great. Highly recommend
I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide (Christin, I think) and bus driver (Sebastien) were there to pick us up on time. The bus had air conditioning and was very comfortable. I was incredibly impressed by the vast amount of knowledge our guide had about the region and sights we visited and by how fluent he was in English, French, German, and of course Italian. I would definitely join this tour again.
It was exactly what we wanted to see in both Noto and Syracuse/Ortigia ! What made a huge difference was our superb guide Christy ! He spoke in fluent English, French, German, Italian and was an incredible wealth of knowledge of the historical background to present day life in each location we visited. He was able to correlate the importance and history and importance of these places with other places in Italy and the world. His explanations and knowledge far surpassed our expectations and in fact make us want to return to Sicily to discover other places on this beautiful island ! Thank-you Christy and Sicily Excursions - well planned, well done !
Very nice trip. However, the tour guides had to provide information to the guests in four different languages. That was less enjoyable, thus boring. Two languages are okay, four languages are too much.
The tour guide was almost impossible to follow; he was probably a marathon runner 🏃♂️. Did not take the group into account. No time for photos. With 4 languages, simply too much.
Dear Michael H , Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the speed of the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to have enough time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and fully experience each stop. Our guides do their best to accommodate all guests, especially on multilingual tours, but we appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an even more enjoyable experience. Best regards from Taormina Sicilyexcursions Team
Christy was a fantastic guide, keeping us all informed of the sites histories and more besides. All in four languages! Nota and Syracuse are beautiful places. He was aided by the great driver Sebastian
Dear Steve J, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the beauty of Noto and Syracuse. Christy will be thrilled to know that you appreciated the historical insights and the effort put into guiding the tour in four languages. We’ll also be sure to pass your kind words on to Sebastiano, who will be happy to know that his driving contributed to making your day enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Sicily for another memorable experience! Best regards from Taormina Sicily excursions Team
The guide Christy was truly exceptional; she enriched us with all the curiosities and the millennia-old history of these fantastic places (Noto, Syracuse Ortigia). The service was impeccable, the driver Tonino was very professional and punctual. Unfortunately, the time was limited; we would have liked to spend more time exploring Ortigia. But it is fine as it is.
