Things to do in Province of Syracuse, Sicily: The Best Archaeology Tours

Take a private walking tour of the ancient Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse, UNESCO world heritage, and one of the most important archaeological parks of Italy. During this 2 hour private walking tour with a local knowledgeable guide, you will discover the most important ancient Greek and Roman monuments - the Greek Theater, the biggest Greek theater in Sicily, the legendary "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, the altar of Hiero, and the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", the Roman amphitheater. Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your guide. Up to 10 travelers can be accommodated per booking.

Inclusions: Local, professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees (10 euro for adults, discounts for children), Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request), Food and drinks (available for purchase)

- Exclusive Tours for personalized itineraries and flexibility - Led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for undivided attention - Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan - Customizable tours according to your interests - Available also starting from Taormina - SYRACUSE - NOTO - AGRIGENTO - TAORMINA - CYCLOPS COAST - CATANIA - ETNA  Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.

Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in archeological areas and towns, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Winery Visit & Tasting, Food and drinks, Accommodation in Catania (booked by traveler), Gratuities, Entrance fees

Ortygia is the historical and religious centre of Syracuse. Is a small island joined to the mainland by a couple of bridges. When is possible, I like to offers also  tastings of typical Sicilian food, like Modica’s chocolate, cheeses and charcuterie, at the Local Market or shops in Ortygia.  Is also possible to have lunch together, at a Restaurant or at the Market with Sicilian cheeses, cold cuts, sun dried tomatoes and other traditional food.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch

The Neapolis Archaeological Park is where you’ll find Syracuse’s greatest classical ruins.  Neapolis (New City) was one of the five quarters of the greek city of Syracuse.  The ticket of the Neapolis Archaeological Park costs 10 euros per person. Free entrance under 18 and every first Sunday of the month. During our guided walking tour of the Neapolis Archaeological Park I’ll show you, in chronological order, the Quarry of Paradise with the famous  Ear of Dionysius and the Cave of the Rope-makers, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hiero II (the largest in the world) and the Roman Amphitheater.

Inclusions: PhD Archaeologist Guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Parking Fees

During this drive we will have the opportunity to learn the geological history of Sicily and especially of Etna.We will visit one of the most stunning parts of Etna's lower crater (we could visit top craters but there is an extra 63 x person for cable line service to pay). We can take the option to have lunch in a stunning location near old extinct craters and take more walks after lunch. After Lunch we will move on to explore inside Lava tunnel and then we'll drive to the viewpoint of the giant old caldera of the Vulcano, or instead head off towards one of Sicily's best vineyards of Etna wine, this testing will cost an extra of 30 Euro per person and include a light lunch with Four wines combined delicious typical sicilian food, its also possible to have vegetarian version and children menù on request. Before booking please always drop me a message, so we can check weather forecast and make sure that you book the right excursion for the right day.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up/drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

I will accompany you to discover the places of my childhood. My father is a tour guide so I grew up playing in the places I try to make tourists appreciate today. I will let you discover the history, art, habits and typical Sicilian dishes with the eyes of a local, the perfect mix to appreciate one of the most important Mediterranean cities in the Greek period and beyond. In addition we can add the market tour to taste some of the most delicious sicilian local food.

Inclusions: Local Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Tickets, Snacks

The Mosaico transfer involves: Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for the valley of the temples (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles. Guided tour itineraries are available on request. NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch

Visit the Greek and the Roman classical monuments of Syracuse, present in the archeological Park of Neapolis. After the Archeological Park, the tour moves to Ortygia Island, the historical heart of Syracuse for an incredible stroll through its charming alleys. In the afternoon, you will be visiting the baroque Noto, considered an "open-air museum".

Inclusions: Shuttle Bus (return), Multilingual guide, Entrance ticket to Archeological Park of Syracuse, Authorized tourist guide in Syracuse, INFANT - baby seat (on request)

Exclusions: Authorized tourist guide in Noto and Park of Neapolis (on request), All that is not specified under “the cost includes"

This Day trip to Siracusa will take you back 2000 years, to show the greatness of a city that was among the most powerful cities of ancient Greece, and the beauty of the “Late Sicilian Baroque” in Noto. The  Excursion Siracusa Noto is suggested if you start from  Hotels or  Ports of   Taormina Area and sourrounding. This is a tour for everyone, without difficulty and very interesting, from an archaeological and architectural point of view.

Inclusions: Private tour, English Speaking Driver, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

SYRACUSE (ORTIGIA MARKET AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK): Guided tour of the typical market of Ortigia, with its aromas, flavors, customs and colors, where sellers describe their products by singing lullabies in the local language. Continue in the heart of the ancient city, where between the alleys and alleys you can admire the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo and the Fonte Aretusa. We continue to the archaeological area, we visit the Greek Theater, the Ara of Ierone, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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