Day Trips from Sicily to Syracuse

MARZAMEMI by land/CAPO PASSERO by boat: Visit to Marzamemi, a charming fishing village that developed around the still active tuna factory, where you can watch the tuna being processed (exclusive to Birrico Tour). Continue towards Portopalo di Capo Passero from where you will depart by boat towards the island of Capo Passero where you will have the opportunity to swim between the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

SYRACUSE (ORTIGIA MARKET AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK): Guided tour of the typical market of Ortigia, with its aromas, flavors, customs and colors, where sellers describe their products by singing lullabies in the local language. Continue in the heart of the ancient city, where between the alleys and alleys you can admire the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo and the Fonte Aretusa. We continue to the archaeological area, we visit the Greek Theater, the Ara of Ierone, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater.

TOUR OF MONTALBANO: Visit through the places of the famous commissioner Montalbano, which represents the Sicilian doc, is an unmissable opportunity to recreate the atmosphere of the film, discover hidden corners of the extreme south and to savor the tastes, ways of life and the Sicilian traditions. (Punta punta home of Montalbano, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla, and Modica Barocca, finally tasting of Montalbano arancini)

Discover the Authentic Sicily: Ragusa, Modica & Scicli Private Tour This private tour takes you through three UNESCO World Heritage towns, where past and present blend seamlessly, offering unforgettable emotions. Highlights Immerse in Beauty: Explore the stunning landscapes and intricate architecture of Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli. Skip the Lines: Enjoy exclusive access to the most famous Montalbano filming locations. Cultural Insights: Learn the mystic stories behind jutting balconies adorned with grotesque masks. Unique Artifacts: Admire "Jesus in Skirt" and "Madonna on a Horse" in historic churches. Secret Spots: Visit hidden local clubs for an authentic Sicilian experience. Baroque Splendor: Marvel at magnificent palaces, ornate churches, and timeless charm. Take Home Memories: Relish Sicilian hospitality and create moments that last a lifetime. Feel like a star in an old Italian film as you uncover the soul of Sicily with us!

Experience enchanting, history-filled Sicily in a single day during this private, attraction-packed full-day tour, designed for ferry passengers from Malta. Visit the highlights of the island’s oldest city in scenic Syracuse, explore Mount Etna’s volcanic scenery during a coastal drive, and enjoy free time to stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Taormina. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers from the port of Pozzallo are provided.

**Siracusa & Noto with Marzamemi Midday Stop: One Day All-Tour** Experience the best of Sicily Highlights: Ortigia Island: Explore the historical heart of Siracusa, with its charming streets and ancient sites. Cathedral of Siracusa: Visit Italy’s oldest cathedral, built into the ancient Temple of Athena. Local Cheese Tasting: Savor authentic Sicilian cheese at Siracusa’s lively street market. Greek Theatre: Discover one of the oldest and most impressive Greek theatres in the world. Ear of Dionysius: Uncover the fascinating history behind this legendary ancient cave. Marzamemi Stop: Relax in the quaint fishing village of Marzamemi, with its charming narrow streets. Noto’s Baroque Beauty: Admire the UNESCO sites of Noto, with its stunning Baroque architecture. Panoramic Terrace: Capture the perfect selfie with a breathtaking view from the Baroque Church terrace. A perfect blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes awaits you on this unforgettable tour!

To discover the Baroque beauty secrets, enjoy an incredible full-day adventure, dedicated to the exploration of three fascinating UNESCO heritage sites: Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto. Our driver escort will be available for you, to allow you to enjoy this private tour. The first stop of the tour will be Ragusa Ibla: old and Baroque city where you can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings on which important sculptors and architects have worked. Another jewel of the Sicilian Baroque: Modica. You will visit the town and you can live a real journey into the tradition of Sicilian cuisine (the lunch is optional). We will head towards the capital of Baroque: Noto. You will visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, whose construction began at the end of 1600 and the most important building which is Palazzo Ducezio, seat of the town hall, built in 1700.  A few steps away there is Via Nicolaci, famous throughout the world for the Infiorata.

Board a classic car and be transported on an exclusive journey through history, beauty and freedom. You start DA Catania in the direction of Syracuse, following a suggestive route that will make you discover the authentic charm of Sicily. In Syracuse you will take a panoramic tour of the city : you can admire from the outside the main historical sites and monuments, listening to curiosities and stories that will get you into the spirit of the place. Then continue towards Ortigia, where, after an introductory tour, you will have time to visit the island as you prefer, walking through baroque alleys, bright squares and views of the sea. The beauty of this tour? It’s completely private, so you decide what to do, where to stop and how much time to spend on each stop. No rigid itinerary: just the freedom to live the experience according to your pace and desires.

If you have doubts about how to visit the splendid island of Ortigia, this boat tour with lunch or dinner on board is right for you! Together with our skipper, you will visit the beautiful island adjacent to Syracuse, but you will also be able to admire the caves on the coast of Syracuse and the splendid Plemmirio Nature Reserve. Leaving the port behind you, you will be able to admire the entire island, having the opportunity to see the majesty and beauty of Castello Maniace right up close. You will proceed towards the northern area of Syracuse to visit the sea caves which possess an indescribable biodiversity. Once off the coast, you will be able to take advantage of a nice refreshing swim but above all you will be able to taste a delicious meal: you will taste appetizers made up of local specialties and a first course, all cooked on board and surrounded by drinks, wine and Prosecco. It starts again in the direction of Plemmirio, where you will stop to immerse yourself in the crystalline waters and have fun swimming!

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.

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.

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.

A daily tour to the suggestive places of Syracuse (Archaeological park of Neapolis, Ortigia) and Noto. An organized tour with comfortable and latest generation minivans and / or minibuses that will accompany you on this wonderful experience. The Baroque style that characterizes and unites these splendid places in Sicily will dominate. Possibility of Pick up and drop off from and to the accommodation facilities.

Baroque tour : Noto, as a true European Capital of Baroque, represents the heart and triumph of the Baroque : palaces, churches, monasteries, squares, fountains, open in succession like a theatrical scenography that leaves you breathless. Definitely, the most beautiful kilometer of art in Europe. Visit the city of Syracuse one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily and a World Heritage Site as a UNESCO site. Visit of the Archaeological Area : Neapolis of Syracuse with the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Altar of Hieron II and the Latomie del Paradiso with the Ear of Dionysius. Visit to the island of Ortigia with the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo, an important Baroque church built on an ancient temple, and the Fontana Aretusa with its famous papyrus plant. Free time to stroll around the area

Take a break from the bustle and crowds in Syracuse and visit a pristine natural reserve that most tourists never see with this private walking tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and transportation directly from the heart of the city to the Pantalica Nature Reserve, then join your guide for a leisurely walk. Take in the lush landscape and ancient ruins of Europe’s largest necropolis along an easy path suitable for all ages.

Get more out of your time in the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and explore it with a local guide, just for your own group. You’ll learn about the landscapes of wetlands and dunes that stretch alongside the shores of the Ionian coast, and discover the birdlife that abounds. Round-trip transport from Syracuse is included.

Discover two historic Sicilian cities on this full-day small-group tour from Taormina or Catania to Syracuse and Noto. Visit the archeological sites of Syracuse such as the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius before exploring the historical center of Ortigia Island. Then head to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto which is also dubbed the “Baroque Capital” due to its beautiful aristocratic buildings like Ducezio Palace and Palazzo Nicolaci.

The tour in Syracuse-Ortigia-Noto is a comfortable tour suitable for those who like to relax in the name of culture. Organized for small groups, it gives the possibility to see more locations on the same day.

A tour to discover the places of Montalbano: the charm of a province, rich in resources and beauties, of the splendid new and ancient Ragusa and of nearby Modica.

Departure from Avola, heading north, first stop to admire the remains of the old tuna trap of Avola; then stop in front of the white cliff of Gallina and Arenella. follows the snorkeling at the Plemmirio Marine Reserve with fins, masks and snorkel provided by Sicily Boats. Next stops the caves of Syracuse including the cave of lovers, cave of Pillirina, turtle cave, cave of stalactites, cave of glasses. Then stop on land in Ortigia and aperitif on board with arancini, scones, fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine! We will then begin the return crossing by stopping near the Maniace Castle of Ortigia, then the bay of Fontane Bianche and finally we will reach the port of departure. total sailing time is about 2 hours and 25 minutes, the rest of the time is dedicated to bathing stops and visiting Ortigia.

The Tour takes us to the Faraglioni di Punta Ciriga, is suitable for everyone, lasts about 10 hours and can accommodate up to 12 occupants over the skipper. Departure from the quiet nautical club of Avola, direction South. We will stop to admire the most beautiful stretches of the coast up to the southernmost point of Sicily and beyond, swim in quiet waters near the coves of Vendicari, snorkel in the cliffs rich in colors and fauna, dive to admire closely the Roman columns lying on the sea floor, visit the village of Marzamemi and have a selected aperitif on board with Sicilian sparkling wine and eating arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks. Main milestones: White rocks of Lido di Noto, Calamosche, Tonnara di Vendicari, Vendicari Island, Roman Columns, Capopassero Island, Octopus Cave, island of the currents, Faraglioni di Ciriga, Punta delle Formiche, Playa Carratois, Castello Tafuri, stop on land in Marzamemi.

The private Sunset of the Two Seas tour is suitable for everyone, half a day on board our 8 meter inflatable boat that can accommodate a maximum of 12 occupants in the company of our skipper. Sicilian aperitif on board and snorkeling among the Roman columns a few meters deep in front of the village of Marzamemi. You will take beautiful pictures under Castello Tafuri and we will see the cave of the Octopus on the island of Capopassero. We go up to the Isola delle Correnti where the Sea of Sicily and the Ionian Sea meet and here we will have an aperitif waiting for the sunset. main stops: Roman columns, Castello Tafuri, Tonnara di Portopalo, Capopassero island, Spanish Fortress, Grotta del Polipo, island of currents, Marzamemi.

Tour Gulf of Noto and Caves of Syracuse is a 10-hour private tour on an 8-meter rubber boat for up to 12 people. Aperitif included, stop at sunset under Castello Tafuri. We will cover the entire Gulf of Noto to the north, stopping for swimming and photos in the coves, in front of the traps and islets, the white beaches, colorful marine flora and fauna, snorkeling for everyone, equipment included. and then go further with a stop on land in Ortigia and approach to the caves of Syracuse. The island of Vendicari, Calamosche, Avola trap, Gallina white rocks, Arenella, Plemmirio Marine Reserve, Syracuse caves, including the cave of lovers, Pillirina cave, turtle cave, stalactite cave, glasses cave, stop on land in Ortigia, Fonte Aretusa and Maniace Castle, White Fountains, Calamosche Cove, Capopassero island, Octopus cave, Castello Tafuri, Marzamemi.