Siracusa Tour
Archaeological Area and Ortigia Historic Centre

   FROM TAORMINA / GIARDINI NAXOS

Syracuse and Ortigia: exclusive tour with private Mercedes-Benz driver among archaeology, history and sea

Syracuse is one of those places where history does not remain in books: it stays in the stones, in the temples and in the streets that face the sea.

A tour with a private driver aboard elegant Mercedes-Benz vehicles allows you to discover this city calmly, with comfort and without logistical worries, transforming the visit into a smooth and relaxing experience.

The journey begins in the archaeological area of Syracuse, one of the most important archaeological complexes in the Mediterranean. Here time seems to go back more than two thousand years. The Archaeological Park of Neapolis preserves some of the most extraordinary monuments of ancient Sicily. The famous Greek Theatre, carved directly into the rock of the Temenite hill, is one of the largest theatres of antiquity and still today hosts classical performances that keep alive the cultural tradition of the city. A few steps away stands the impressive Roman Amphitheatre, testimony of the imperial period, where spectacles and combats once took place.

The route continues with the evocative Latomie del Paradiso, ancient stone quarries transformed into a place of great natural charm, where the famous Ear of Dionysius can also be found, an artificial cave with extraordinary acoustics that has inspired legends and stories over the centuries.

After visiting the archaeological area, the tour continues toward Ortigia, the small island connected to the mainland by bridges and the historic heart of Syracuse. Here the atmosphere changes: narrow streets, baroque buildings, hidden courtyards and the scent of the sea accompany every step. The central point is the beautiful Piazza Duomo, one of the most fascinating squares in Italy. The Cathedral of Syracuse, built on an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena, tells within a single building centuries of history, from ancient Greece to Sicilian Baroque.

Walking through the alleys you encounter other symbolic places of the island: the Fonte Aretusa, linked to the myth of the nymph Arethusa, the Maniace Castle dominating the sea at the end of the island, and numerous noble palaces that testify to the wealth and historical importance of the city.

Thanks to a service with private driver and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, every transfer becomes part of the experience: comfort, elegance and professionalism allow you to enjoy the visit without stress, with the freedom to dedicate the necessary time to every place.

This tour represents the ideal way to discover Syracuse and Ortigia, immersing yourself in the millennial history, art and authentic beauty of Sicily.

Euro 500 - about 8 hours tour

ITINERARY (about 8 hours):

Pick-up at your accommodation in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

About 1 hour 30 minutes drive to reach the Neapolis Archaeological Park

About 2 hours visit of the Neapolis Archaeological Park

About 15 minutes drive to reach the historic centre of Ortigia

About 2 hours visit of Ortigia

About 1 hour 30 minutes drive back to your accommodation in Taormina or Giardini Naxos

  • Private Tour

  • 1 to 7 persons

  • Duration: 8 h about

    INCLUDED

    Transport service (pick-up and drop-off)

    Driver at the complete disposal of the passengers

    Mineral water on board

    NOT INCLUDED

    Entrance tickets to the Neapolis Archaeological Park

    Meals, tips, personal expenses, souvenirs