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One day tour of Catania and Syracuse
One day tour of Catania and Syracuse
One day tour of Catania and Syracuse

One day tour of Catania and Syracuse

By Beltour Viaggi e Turismo
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Overview

Discover the historical Greco-Roman beauties of Syracuse and the baroque of the city of Catania combined with the picturesque “fish market”!
Transfer by tourist bus until reaching Catania. Visit of Catania and the streets of the city accompanied by a guide.
In the late morning we head to Syracuse where we take a break for lunch.
Our tour begins with a visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park.
Next we head towards the Island of Ortigia: the oldest area of the city of Syracuse.
After exploring Ortigia and learning about the history and main attractions of the city, return by bus to the places of origin.

Activity location

  • Catania
    • Catania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Caesar Palace
    • 130 Via Consolare Valeria
    • 98035, Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to places of interest NOT INCLUDED! (approximately €15)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Catania
  • 3h
Once in Catania we begin the walking tour. We walk to Piazza Duomo, in the heart of the city, to admire its baroque buildings and explore the grandiose monuments scattered around the centre. In the centre of the square we find the Elephant Statue (symbol of the city), carved in the typical black volcanic stone of Catania, as well as admiring the imposing Town Hall. We cross Via Etnea, the lively high street that takes its name from the city's nemesis, the imposing Mount Etna, and Piazza Stesicoro to see the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre and the monument to Vincenzo Bellini: the illustrious opera composer from Catania. We continue on Via Etnea and crossing Villa Bellini, the public park, we set off to return to the starting point, passing through Via Crociferi, film location for many Italian films but, before getting on the bus, we visit the famous "Pescheria": market of outdoor fish, famous for its particular colours.
Syracuse
  • 2h
Our tour continues with a visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park: the famous archaeological area of Syracuse which hosts a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Inside we can admire impressive excavations and well-preserved monuments such as the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysius (an artificial limestone cave) and the Altar of Hieron II: the largest Greek sacrificial altar in which the hecatomb, that is, the sacrifice of 100 oxen.
Ortigia
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
we head towards the Island of Ortigia: the oldest area of the city of Syracuse. We will visit Piazza Archimede (a lively square that houses the Fountain of Arethusa) and Piazza del Duomo (the central square of Syracuse, which stands on the ruins of the Temple of Athena). Followed by the 17th century Archbishop's Palace, the Beneventano del Bosco Palace and Il Lucertolone – the Town Hall.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCatania
    • Catania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Caesar Palace
    • 130 Via Consolare Valeria
    • 98035, Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Antares Bus Stop
    • 1 Viale Santa Maria Goretti
    • 98037, Taormina, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQ8
    • 12 Via Nazionale
    • 98039, Villagonia, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Schisò
    • Via Schisò
    • 98035, Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETerminal Interbus Taormina
    • Via Luigi Pirandello
    • 98039, Taormina, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLERecanati Bus Terminal
    • 12 Viale Dionisio
    • 98035, Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECable Car - Mazzarò Taormina
    • 232 Via Nazionale
    • 98039, Mazzarò, Sicilia, Italy

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