Syracuse and Ortigia Day Escape from Catania
Overview
Experience the best of Sicily’s history and coastal beauty on this private ride from Catania to Syracuse and Ortigia. With hotel pickup by a professional English-speaking driver, you’ll travel in comfort through olive groves to explore some of the island’s most iconic sites.
Start at the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, home to the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius—an ancient cave known for its acoustics. Then, head to Ortigia Island, Syracuse’s historic heart, where baroque piazzas, the Temple of Apollo, and the sunlit Piazza Duomo await.
Enjoy free time for lunch or gelato along Ortigia’s waterfront (at your own expense), before visiting the 13th-century Castello Maniace, a seaside fortress with panoramic views of the Ionian Sea.
This customizable tour offers a rich blend of ruins, architecture, and relaxed seaside charm—all in a single unforgettable day. Admission fees not included.
What's Included
- Fuel and Tolls
- WiFi on board
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.After booking, we share all driver and car info, and the driver will wait for you at the pickup location you have chosen.
What To Expect
Neapolis Archaeological Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Island of Ortigia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Island of Ortigia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Maniace Castle
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Entrance fee to the Neapolis Archaeological Park is not included. €10–13 adult.
- Entrance fee to the Castello Maniace is not included. €6.50–13 adult.
- For 1–3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-117866P314
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