Syracuse Archaeological Park + Ortigia Private Walking Tour
From 75€ per person
Description
Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 4 hours
Private 4-hour walking tour of Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park - UNESCO world heritage, and Ortigia island - old historic center of Syracuse, one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the world. With your private professional guide you will discover the most important Greek and Roman monuments: the Greek Theatre - the biggest Greek Theatre in Sicily, legendary "Ear of Dionysius" famous with its unique acoustics and shape, altar of Hiero, ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", the Roman Amphitheatre. You will see beautiful Ortigia with many important buildings and monuments, enjoy hidden corners of Ortigia, and feel the exceptional atmosphere of Southern Italy visiting colorful fruit and fish markets. Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere and personal attention from your informative guide.
With your knowledgeable guide you will visit Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse - UNESCO world heritage, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant monuments of ancient Greeks and Romans - the Greek Theatre, the "Ear of Dionysius" cave, the altar of Hiero, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", the Roman Amphitheatre, the Nympheum Fountain, and enjoy beautiful local flora and spectacular panoramic view from the top of the hill.
Then your guide will chauffeur you to Ortigia - old historic center of Syracuse. Here you will see the Greek Apollo Temple, the Cathedral Square - world heritage site with its bright limestone buildings, the Cathedral - the most important baroque monument in Sicily, Palazzo Beneventano - in the past a site for the senate of the city, St. Lucy Church - Norman monument of 15th century dedicated to the patron saint of Syracuse. The tour then continues to Arethusa Fountain. The legend tells that the nymph Arethusa, changed into a watercourse by her goddess Artemis in order to escape the attention of unwanted suitor Alpheus.
Minimum number per booking: 2 people
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Main entrance to Archaeological Park / Hotel pickup on request in OrtigiaCancellation policy
Full refund in case of cancellation not later than 48 hours before the start of the tour
Prestelli Sicily Tours
Organizer
Prestelli Sicily Tours is a DMC and Tour Operator specialized in private one day and mulitday tours of Sicily. As a true expert on the island, we provide authentic activities and emotional experiences all around Sicily, including private excursions with the best hand-picked local guides, tasting of amazing Sicilian food and wines, unique cooking classes and dinners in real Sicilian families, and so much more. All our tours are private and include pickup and drop-off at hotels and ports, and transportation by private cars, vans or busses. Tours can be customized in accordance with travelers' wishes and preferences. We put a lot of passion and commitment into our work and always strive for the best customer service. Our goal is to deliver unforgettable, emotional experiences to our travelers. We believe that Sicily is one of the most delightful destinations because of its unbelievable beauty, architecture, history, cuisine, and amazing nature.