From Siracusa to Taormina: Ragusa, Noto & Chocolate Tasting
Overview
If you want to discover the Baroque beauty secrets, this is the tour for you!
You can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings and the Gardens. Soon after, you will discover another jewel of the of the Sicilian Gastronomy: the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one coming from the Aztecs. If you are wondering what the Aztecs have to do with Sicily, think about the Spanish conquistadors in South America and you will see that the same Spanish have dominated this island for a couple of centuries.
We then continue to Noto. Unfortunately, it was totally destroyed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake and rebuilt in a new position nearer to the Ionian Sea. But the new Noto is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque! Most of the buildings, including churches and noble palaces follow one another along the main street and are characterized by the honey tonality of tufa stone.
Later we continue to Taormina (estimated arrival time 4pm)
What's Included
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Modica Aztec's Chocolate
- Independent visits as per itinerary
- English speaking Team
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
- Gratuities & Tips
- Meals and Beverages not specified
- Licensed local guide
Meeting Location
Corso Umberto I
2, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via Luigi Pirandello
98039 Taormina ME, Italy
What To Expect
Travel in comfort from from Siracusa to Taormina with stopovers into Modica and Ragusa, two wonderful example of the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, declared Unesco World Heritage Site in 2002.
Please note that if the tour does not reach at least two partecipants it will not be operated.
Lunch is included in a typical trattoria to enjoy the food specialties of this side of Sicily where a strong spanish influence is still alive.
Obviously, you will have the opportunity to taste the local chocolate made following the tradition that origined from the aztec of central America brought in Sicily from the Spanish in the 17^ century.
At the end of the tour Continue to Taormina.
This tour will be operated Rain or Shine.
Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers
Important Note:
This tour may include passengers who have booked the same itinerary with departure and return to Siracusa. In this case, the vehicle will return to the meeting point in Siracusa before continuing the journey to Taormina
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6738P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Vehicle with air conditioning.
- Tasting of Modica Aztec's Chocolate.
- Independent visits as per itinerary.
- English speaking Team.
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel.
- Gratuities & Tips.
- Meals and Beverages not specified.
- Licensed local guide.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Siracusa to Taormina: Ragusa, Noto & Chocolate Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Modica Aztec's Chocolate
- Independent visits as per itinerary
- English speaking Team
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
- Gratuities & Tips
- Meals and Beverages not specified
- Licensed local guide
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
