Siracusa was one of the most powerful Greek colonies in Sicily, impressive historical traces arrived till our days, testimony of the ancient splendor of this town is the Greek theatre, the fortifications of the Eurialo castle, the archaeological museum and Ortigia exciting is the visit of the Sanctuary of the Maria of the Tears.
DETAILS :
Meeting with your driving-guide and leaving for Siracusa. After about 2 hours of travelling arrival in Siracusa. First visit the archealogic park testimony of the greek-roman period. Not to be missed the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre, but specially Dyonisus's ear, a cave where they tell that the tyrant Dyonisus imprisoned his enemies so he could listen from above of the cave what they were saying against him. Next stop Ortigia (5 MIN) where you will see the historical centre and the old center of the fishers, and walk in the narrow roads between the baroque buildings and the medievale monuments. Last stop Taormina ( about an hour and half away ) capital of Sicily's turism, where you'll spend your free time.
Return to your ship.
Siracusa was one of the most powerful Greek colonies in Sicily, impressive historical traces arrived till our days, testimony of the ancient splendor of this town is the Greek theatre, the fortifications of the Eurialo castle, the archaeological museum and Ortigia exciting is the visit of the Sanctuary of the Maria of the Tears.
DETAILS :
Meeting with your driving-guide and leaving for Siracusa. After about 2 hours of travelling arrival in Siracusa. First visit the archealogic park testimony of the greek-roman period. Not to be missed the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre, but specially Dyonisus's ear, a cave where they tell that the tyrant Dyonisus imprisoned his enemies so he could listen from above of the cave what they were saying against him. Next stop Ortigia (5 MIN) where you will see the historical centre and the old center of the fishers, and walk in the narrow roads between the baroque buildings and the medievale monuments. Last stop Taormina ( about an hour and half away ) capital of Sicily's turism, where you'll spend your free time.
Return to your ship.