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Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour

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Taormina, Italy
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or agreed meeting point in a relaxed atmosphere, you will arrive at the archaeological park of Neapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant ancient monuments - Greek Theatre, the largest in Sicily, legendary cave "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, Hiero altar, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", Roman amphitheater, the Aretusa spring and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the top of the hill.

Then you will visit Ortigia: the Greek temple Apollo, the Cathedral square with its bright limestone buildings - the cathedral, Palazzo Beneventano, the church of Santa Lucia, the Arethusa fountain, the Jewish Quarter, Piazza Archimedes, Diana's fountain, the Fish Point of Sale, where you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. And finally the beautiful NOTO with its baroque UNESCO site

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Archaeological park entrance ticket
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Isola di Ortigia

Island of ortigia where more than 2000 years ago the Greeks landed founding the city of Syracuse guided walk visit to the Fish Point of Sale, the Jewish Quarter, with visit to the Jewish bath walk in the streets of ortigia visit to the beautiful cathedral square
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Noto

The rock garden is defined as a well-known UNESCO heritage, its palaces built in the late baroque we would take a beautiful walk in the center of noto with visits to the major monuments
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Parco Archeologico della Neapolis

Archaeological park largest in Sicily with the largest Greek theater in the world and its Roman amphitheater latomie with the ear of Dionysius famous for its acoustics here in peace you will visit the archaeological park
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Syracuse Ortigia and Noto Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-313984P2

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance visit city of Noto
  • Entrance island of Ortigia with visit
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Archaeological park entrance ticket

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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