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Private Syracuse and Ortigia Day Escape from Catania

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was €629 and current price is €566 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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 customisable tour offers a rich blend of ruins, architecture, and relaxed seaside charm—all in a single unforgettable day. Admission fees not included.

Activity location

  • Neapolis Archaeological Park
    • 14 Via Luigi Bernabò Brea
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Neapolis Archaeological Park
    • 14 Via Luigi Bernabò Brea
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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Private Syracuse and Ortigia Day Escape from Catania
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€629.00
€566.10 x 1 Adult€566.10

Total
The previous price was €629.00 and current price is €566.10
10% off

What's included, what's not

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    Fuel and Tolls
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    WiFi on board
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    Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    All taxes, fees and handling charges
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    Other drinks and meals
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    Tips and service charge
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    Entrance fee to the Castello Maniace
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to the Neapolis Archaeological Park

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 saloon will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Neapolis Archaeological Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Home to the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and the legendary Ear of Dionysius cave—Sicily’s most impressive ancient ruins.
Island of Ortigia
  • 2h
A charming old town filled with Baroque churches, ancient Greek ruins, and waterfront squares perfect for strolling and photos.
Island of Ortigia
  • 2h
Take a break at your own pace with a seaside meal or dessert (not included in the ride price).
Maniace Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
A waterfront fortress dating back to the 13th century, offering sweeping sea views and a fascinating glimpse into Syracuse’s military past.

Location

Activity location

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    Neapolis Archaeological Park
    • 14 Via Luigi Bernabò Brea
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Neapolis Archaeological Park
    • 14 Via Luigi Bernabò Brea
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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