From Catania: Syracuse, Ortigia & Marzamemi Full-day Tour – Catania, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Experience the beauty of Sicily on a full-day tour from Catania. Explore the ancient ruins in Syracuse, the charming fishing village of Marzamemi, and the Island of Ortigia.

Meet in the center of Catania and travel to Marzamemi, a small fishing village looking out over the Ionian Sea. Visit the ruins of the Tonnara, an ancient structure used to catch tuna.

See an abundance of colors, flowers, and old buildings as you stroll down Piazza Regina Margherita. Take a break by the sea on the “Litorale Spinazza”, which can be reached on foot from the Borghetto.

Continue to Ortigia, a little island that contains the oldest part of the historic center of Syracuse, starting from the Greek period. Visit the wonderful Fountain of Arethusa, Piazza Duomo, as well as the Christian churches and the Baroque Palaces.

Finally, go to the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse. Discover an open-air museum containing evidence from various eras, from the protohistoric age to the late ancient and Byzantine periods.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the greek history of Sicily and the fascinating Baroque architecture
Walk along the streets of Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse
Explore the vibrant fishing village of Marzamemi

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