Day Trip to Syracuse, Noto & Ortigia from Catania

Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Laura Turchetti

Baroque churches, Greek temples and Roman buildings await you on this excursion to Noto, Syracuse and Ortigia. Visit these three locations in southern Sicily and be mesmerized by their charm.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide in Syracuse
Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of the Neapolis

Not included

Lunch
Guide in Noto and Neapolis

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.5

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May 4, 2026
Laura Turchetti
Ancona, Italy
Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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April 16, 2026
Marcello
Milano, Italy
Competent and friendly guide, interesting itinerary and well-planned times.
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October 29, 2025
Alberto
Italy
Nice trip, knowledgeable staff, and very comfortable vehicle.
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October 15, 2025
Maria Grazia
Roma, Italy
Mr. Enzo, a very friendly person and available to satisfy all the customers' requests, gave clear and comprehensive explanations about the places visi...
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October 12, 2025
Renato
São Paulo, Brazil
Excellent itinerary. I highly recommend it!
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Egidio
Torbole Casaglia (bs), Italy
We had a wonderful day with Salvo: a professionally trained guide who went out of his way to provide historical, geographical, and local information. ...
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Francesco Vitari
Torino, Italy
Beautiful day in the company of Salvatore, a knowledgeable and friendly guide who switches with ease from Italian to English, to manage the different ...
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Maristella
Cagliari, Italy
We were a group of 4 people, and our guide Lory was truly precious, very knowledgeable and available to our every need. With her information she made ...
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October 29, 2023
Susan
Melbourne, Australia
Lory our tour guide was amazing. Really accommodating to everyones needs & ensuring everyone was well informed. Pick up was from our accommdation in...
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Stephen Wright
Famorca, Spain
The whole day was just excellent from pick up to drop off! Lorena was a fantastic friendly guide , very knowledgeable about all the areas we visited ...
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Baroque churches, Greek temples and Roman buildings await you on this excursion to Noto, Syracuse and Ortigia. Visit these three locations in southern Sicily and be mesmerized by their charm.

Syracuse, Noto & Ortigia Day Trip

After picking you up from your hotel we'll board a minibus to set off on our excursion. Leaving Catania behind, we'll travel an hour to our first destination of the day, Noto.

Syracuse is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily. We'll stroll through its streets and access the Archaeological Park of the Neapolis, characterized by its Greek and Roman monuments. We'll see the theater, which is still used for classical music concerts; an ancient sacrificial altar, a very well-preserved amphitheater, and the Cave of the Cordeliers, which was used as a prison. You'll be amazed!

Afterward, we'll return to the minibus and head to Ortigia. We'll go on a guided tour of its historic center admiring the facade of the temple of Apollo, the cathedral, and the fountain of Arethusa. Greek mythology and baroque buildings star in this tour. Later, we'll have free time to have lunch and continue exploring this town at our own leisure.

In the afternoon, we'll head to Noto, a late Baroque town declared a World Heritage Site. We'll talk about the terrible earthquake that devastated this place at the end of the 17th century and how this tragedy helped the city to experience an architectural revival. We'll see the exterior of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the balconies of the Nicolaci di Villadorata Palace, the Royal Gate, and many other landmarks.

After exploring our way through Syracuse, we'll head back to Catania, ending the excursion 9 hours later.

Points of interest in Catania

Mount Etna

Types of activities in Catania

Day trips Guided tours and free tours Off-roading Hiking

Other activities in Catania

Catania Food Tour Underground Tour of Catania Wine Tasting at Etna Urban Winery Catania Scuba Diving Catania Alternative Free Tour Catania Free Walking Tour Riviera dei Ciclopi Boat Ride

Baroque churches, Greek temples and Roman buildings await you on this excursion to Noto, Syracuse and Ortigia. Visit these three locations in southern Sicily and be mesmerized by their charm.

Syracuse, Noto & Ortigia Day Trip

After picking you up from your hotel we'll board a minibus to set off on our excursion. Leaving Catania behind, we'll travel an hour to our first destination of the day, Noto.

After exploring our way through Syracuse, we'll head back to Catania, ending the excursion 9 hours later.

Syracuse, Noto & Ortigia Day Trip