Excursion
Siracusa, Noto

With our driver, you will go along the ionian coast untill the "Piana di Catania" which introduces you to the city of Syracuse. First stop will be the museum Paolo Orsi; here you can admire the beautiful tresures of the hellenic-roman period.

Following, visit of Ortigia and the Duomo, which in the VII century, was transformed from the temple of Athena in a cristian building. Going ahead through the baroque city of Ortigia, we will arrive to Apollo's temple in which there are constructions of different cultures; then the visit of Fonte Aretusa, a souce of water that had a very important role for the settlement of the first greek colonies. Finally, visit of the archeological parc where there are the greek theatre, Ear of Dionysius, the Latomie, Ara di Ierone, cave Cordari. Optional lunch, and return to your hotel.

Noto - a little baroque jewel perched on a plateau. Noto was rebuilt after its distruction by the earthquake in 1693, then majestic buildings were made using limestone which has become, after many years, a beautiful golden colour. The most important monuments to visit are the municipal square and the cathedral.