Guided tours - Half day tours

1) Neapolis Archaeological Park and Ortigia. Ancient greek and roman Syracuse and the historic centre

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Established with funding from the Cassa per il Mezzogiorno in 1952, The Archaeological Park contains the greatest monuments of ancient greek district said Neapolis: the Latomia of the Paradise (stone quarry from the Greeks. Today is a beautiful garden with Mediterranean vegetation). Within which insists the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hieron II and the Amphitheatre. Ortygia is a little island. We will arrive in Ortygia walking across a bridge, the Ponte di Santa Lucia, and there we will explore the best monuments, squares, alleys…In the historic center you can admire the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Piazza Duomo with a visit inside the Cathedral, the Arethusa fresh water spring. We will hike: the artisans' quarter, the fascist quarter and the Piazza Archimede with the Neoclassical Fountain of Diana. You can have the opportunity to admire one of the masterpieces of Caravaggio's: "The Burial of Saint Lucia" painted by the artist in 1608 on temporary loan in the Abbey Church of Saint Lucia in Piazza Duomo. Duration 3 hours excluding transfer by bus or by car from the archaeological site to Ortigia. Car parking: Molo sant’Antonio parking, 300 meters from Ortigia, the Marina parking,Thalete parking on the island.

2) Neapolis Archaeological Park and The Regional Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi

The Archaeological Park contains the greatest monuments of ancient greek district said Neapolis: the Latomia of the Paradise (stone quarry from the Greeks. Today is a beautiful garden with Mediterranean vegetation). Within which insists the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hieron II and the Amphitheatre. The Regional Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi is one of the most important in Europe, consists of five sections. The museum is housed in a modern building, designed by Franco Minissi and opened in 1988, and consists of a series of interconnected hexagons that allow for continuous and flexible gallery space. The permanent exhibition is housed on the entrance level and ranges from prehistory to the classical age. Highlights are the greek pottery, the Venus Landolina statue and the important ancient coins collection. This visit is scheduled guided tour of the area B: Greek colonization (Syracuse and Megara Hyblaea). The visitor will be able to entertain for visiting other areas. Duration 3 hours excluding transfer by bus, car or on foot (500 m c.ca from the Archaeological site to the Museum).

3) Neapolis Archaeological Park and The Catacomb of St. John

The Archaeological Park contains the greatest monuments of ancient greek district said Neapolis: the Latomia of the Paradise (stone quarry from the Greeks. Today is a beautiful garden with Mediterranean vegetation). Within which insists the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hieron II and the Amphitheatre. The visit to the Catacomb of St. John also provides that the crypt of San Marciano and the Church of San Giovanni. It is one of the most important cemetery complex of Christianity in the Mediterranean. Duration 3 hours excluding transfer by bus, car or on foot (500 m c.ca from the archaeological site to the Catacomb).

4) Neapolis Archaeological Park and Eurialo’s Castle
The Archaeological Park contains the greatest monuments of ancient greek district said Neapolis: the Latomia of the Paradise (stone quarry from the Greeks. Today is a beautiful garden with Mediterranean vegetation). Within which insists the Ear of Dionysius, the Greek Theatre, the Altar of Hieron II and the Amphitheatre. The Eurialos is the finest Greek greek fortress in Europe. It is a fortress for the defence of Syracuse. During the visit you will discover the remains of the monument: the towers, the walls, the moats and the secret tunnels. It’s dated in the III B.C. and it’s linked to the fortification walls built by Dionisio the tyrant. Archimedes contributed to built it. To visit the Castle Euryalus, we recommend hiking boots. Duration 4 hours including transfer by bus or car (The Castle Euryalus is c.ca km. 8 from the archaeological site).