Top Syracuse Day Trips

Instead of exploring Syracuse on your own, let this digital guide show you the city’s highlights to ensure you don’t miss the best parts. Explore at your own pace, without rushing to keep up with a group, and get your audio guide’s recommendations on the best places to eat after the tour is done.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Catania and venture to nearby Sicilian towns on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, enjoy guided tours of the towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli and visit several points of interest. Some highlights include the baroque architecture of Ragusa, a chocolate tasting, and the Chiafura Archaeological Park.

The best way to explore the wonders of Etna starting from Syracuse! Start an exciting adventure along the spectacular slopes of Mount Etna, where an expert guide will lead you into the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. You will experience the perfect fusion of natural beauty and geological wonders, all within the UNESCO World Heritage site. The craters you will explore are located between 1,900 and 2,000 meters above sea level—an ideal altitude to discover and enjoy breathtaking views. Next, venture into the depths of a volcanic cave. With helmets and torches in hand, you will safely discover the underground secrets of this active volcano. Your guide will enrich you with fascinating details about eruptions and speleology, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Finally, treat yourself to a relaxing lunch consisting of Sicilian "Tavola Calda", water and wine!

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.

Explore the tallest vocano in Europe during this full-day private expedition to Sicily’s iconic Mt. Etna. Enjoy comfortable, climate-controlled transfers, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Tour itineraries can be adapted to participants, with excursions to lower or upper craters. A panoramic picnic lunch is offered at an additional cost.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

Sicily has many must-see destinations, but it can be difficult to reach them all without a car. This private excursion from Catania offers a convenient solution with an itinerary that covers the southern slopes and craters of Mt. Etna, the medieval village of Castelmola, and Taormina—the city of recent “White Lotus” fame. Get to know all three in just one day, and enjoy added perks such as almond wine, too.

Discover some of Sicily's most fascinating destinations on a comfortable and flexible private tour to Syracuse, the beautiful Ortigia and the Baroque city of Noto. This private tour can depart from Catania, Taormina or directly from Syracuse, allowing you to organize your day in a comfortable and stress-free way. During the tour you will explore Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse, famous for its elegant squares, quaint streets and the beautiful Cathedral of Syracuse. Next you will visit Noto, one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Sicily, famous for its honey-colored palaces and the magnificent Cathedral of Noto. Your professional driver will drop you off at points closest to the main attractions, leaving you free time to visit the sights at your own pace.

Discover Noto and Marzamemi in a single day tour. Noto is considered the capital of the Sicilian Baroque, declared a World Heritage Site since 2002. A walk in the heart of the city along the main street interspersed with large spaces, scenic stairways and narrow streets that combine terraces and gradients. A unitary reconstruction of a coherent urban fabric where the use of the soft local stone with a color between gold and pink, richly carved, stands out. You will discover this beautiful town. After the visit to Noto, you will continue towards Marzamemi, a small fishing village with characteristic colors. Here after a short walk through the alleys full of colorful Sicilian handicraft shops or enjoy one of the typical aperitifs of the place. You can also visit a Tonnara and discover the ancient tradition of fishing and the processing of fish products and taste them, such as bluefin tuna roe.

The first stage of the tour will be Noto, the beautiful Baroque city, full of important historic buildings all built with local stone, with a golden color tending towards pink. You will enter through Porta Reale, the gate to the city, and then continue with a walk along the main street overlooked by the cathedral of San Nicolò, whose construction began at the end of the 1600s. You will be fascinated by the most important building in the city, Palazzo Ducezio, seat of the town hall, and by Via Nicolaci, famous all over the world for its Infiorata. This will be followed by a visit to Portopalo di Capo Passero, a seaside village at the extreme southern tip of Sicily, which offers spectacular sea views and acts as a watershed between the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Then Marzamemi awaits you: you will reach the heart of the village to relax in the square overlooked by the palace of the Prince of Villadorata, built in 1752 in sandstone.

Visit the small baroque villages around Syracuse on a full-day tour. Visit the hilltop city of Ragusa to see its many baroque buildings and enjoy free time to explore. Then, it's on to Modica, famous for its history of chocolate making, where you can sample the delicious dessert. Finally, stop in Noto for a lunch break and more free time to explore the city’s architecture.

While many winery tours make one or two quick wine-tasting stops, this private tour visits three wineries on the slopes of Mount Etna in one day. After pickup from your hotel, drive through the picturesque Sicilian countryside and mountain villages to internationally recognized wineries. Tour each winery from the cellar to all over the estates and sample about 4-5 Etna wines at each stop, often pairing them with local food products.

Starting from Syracuse with a private driver, your experience begins with the pick-up at your accommodation, then we will head towards the queen of Eastern Sicily, what the Sicilians call ''A MUNTAGNA'', the highest active volcano in Europe. With a stop at the Sapienza refuge (altitude 1800m) you will have the opportunity to do some shopping among the characteristic huts in the area, simple paths will envelop you in breathtaking views, with the possibility of trekking on the Etna nature trails. In the afternoon the second stop of the private tour from Syracuse with private driver will be Taormina, the famous tourist resort in Sicily with its medieval-looking villages, Mediterranean colors and landscapes where you can admire the places of the famous ''THE WHITE LOTUS'' series. One of the best panoramic points is undoubtedly Piazza IX Aprile with an incredible terrace overlooking the bay and the Etna Volcano, considered the perfect place to take beautiful souvenir photos.

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Discover the fictional areas of Vigata, Montelusa, and Marinella from the hit detective show “Inspector Montalbano” on this exciting tour in Catania. Alongside a private guide, walk the same streets the inspector does as you explore the Sicilian towns of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, and Donnalucata. While you explore, your guide sheds light on the history of each location and its relation to the show.

Alla scoperta delle quattro città Barocche del Val di Noto, tour privato di Scicli, Ragusa Ibla, Modica e Noto.

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The Barocco transfer includes: Departure at 8.30 am, arrival in Ragusa Ibla 10.00 am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Modica - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 40 min. for a tasting of the famous Modica Chocolate. Departure for Noto (stop of about 2 hours + lunch break). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

You will start the tour from Syracuse and head towards Ragusa Ibla. Once in the heart of the Ragusan town, you will visit the places that served as the backdrop for the fiction, such as: the Giardino Ibleo, the square of Vigata and the characteristic Cathedral of San Giorgio. Leaving Ragusa Ibla, immersed in a vast expanse full of carob and olive trees, you will see the Castle of Donnafugata: from its terrace you will enjoy a breathtaking view and the different scenes from the fiction can only resurface in your mind. Once in Punta Secca, you will admire Montalbano's house, after a walk along the seafront, you will also have some free time to taste the typical products of this area. Before returning to Syracuse, Scicli will be waiting for you, a real jewel of Sicilian Baroque art. Between the visit to the Palazzo del Municipio (the room of the Quaestor of Montelusa) and the one to Palazzo Iacono (the Police Headquarters of Montelusa) you cannot help but imagine yourself inside the fiction.

Departure from Avola, direction North towards Syracuse. Stages: Club Avola, Tonnara di Avola, Marchesa di Cassibile Beach and mouth of the river, , Isola Ognina, Arenella Beach, Tonnara di Terrauzza, Plemmirio, Capo Murro di Porco, Pillirina, Castello Maniace, Fonte Aretusa, stop in Ortigia with Sicilian aperitif on board, direction Syracuse North with photo stop among the caves and indentations up to the remains of the Tonnara di Santa Panagia. return with a stop for swimming in the bay of Fontane Bianche Duration of excursion: 10 hours. Path length: 55 Mn (101 km).

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The "Etna Tour from Syracuse" experience will begin with the pick-up at the structure that hosts you. Once you reach the Rifugio Sapienza (1920 meters above sea level), you will have two opportunities: you can choose whether to go for a simple trekking along one of the Paths of the Etna Park, up to 2000 meters or, alternatively, you can choose the "Etna high altitude" option . In this second case, with extra costs to be paid locally, you will reach an altitude of 2504 meters using the Etna cableway and with special 4×4 off-road vehicles, you will reach an altitude of 2900 meters above sea level. After leaving the Sapienza Refuge, the tour will continue in Zafferana Etnea: the city of honey. Here, you can  taste typical local products and discover the secrets of honey processing.

Thanks to this tour - which will allow you to visit two pearls of the island - you will be able to discover the essence of Sicily. You will start the tour with an independent trek along the paths of the Etna Park and once finished you will stop in Zafferana Etnea, the city of honey: here you will be able to taste the excellent local honey. Soon after, you will leave for the beautiful Taormina. Situated on a promontory, from here you can enjoy splendid panoramic views; there are two entrances, which lead to the city center: Porta Catania and Porta Messina. Along the medieval streets of Taormina, every corner smells of Sicily: you can taste typical foods, buy typical Sicilian souvenirs and observe the beauty of the sea. You can choose whether to independently visit the Ancient Theater, the main monument of the city, and the Villa Comunale, inspired by English gardens and home to a remarkable variety of exotic plants.