Excursion
Catania, Siracusa

Departure from your hotel, arrival in Catania going through the town centre. We will pass by via Etnea, the elegant heart of the city, admiring the botanic garden, Villa Bellini, the roman theatre, University square, and stop and visit of Duomo square. Not distant from here there is the famous fish market, the elefant (landmark), Uzeda gate.

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.