Private Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto Shore Tour from Catania

1. Porte di Catania
   1h
   Catania Cruise Port to Syracuse (1 hour)
   Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide directly at Catania Cruise Port. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Syracuse.
2. Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
   1h 30m
   Neapolis Archaeological Park (1 hour 30 min)
   Explore one of the most important archaeological areas in Sicily. See the impressive Greek Theatre and discover the unusual acoustics of the Ear of Dionysius. The visit also includes the ancient stone quarries and the Ropemakers’ Cave, subject to site accessibility.
   Entrance tickets are not included. The park is a ticketed cultural site managed by the Sicilian regional authorities.
3. Ortigia
   15m
   Transfer to Ortigia (15 minutes)
   Take a short drive from the archaeological park to Ortigia, the historic island center of Syracuse.
4. Ortigia
   1h 30m
   Ortigia Historic Center (1 hour 30 min)
   Walk through narrow streets surrounded by white-stone buildings and centuries of history. Discover the Fountain of Arethusa and the atmospheric former Jewish Quarter. Admire the waterfront and exterior views of Maniace Castle, which stands at the southern tip of the island.
5. Noto
   45m
   Transfer from Ortigia to Noto (45 min)
   Continue south through the Sicilian countryside to Noto.
6. Noto
   1h 30m
   Noto Historic Center (1 hour 30 min)
   Discover Noto, known as the capital of Sicilian Baroque and part of the UNESCO-listed Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. Walk along its elegant main streets and admire monumental churches, grand staircases and noble palaces built from warm golden limestone. Your guide will explain how the city was rebuilt in Baroque style after the earthquake of 1693.
7. Porte di Catania
   1h 30m
   Return to Catania Cruise Port (1 hour 30 min)
   Relax during the return journey to Catania. Drop-off is arranged directly at the cruise port in time for the ship’s departure.

Pickup details

The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.