After breakfast in hotel departure to Syracuse to visit the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily and
World Heritage Site!
The visit will start with the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, with its Greek Theatre, the
Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. Proceeding on and visit of the splendid
Ortigia, a small island which is the historical centre of Syracuse.
In Ortigia you will admire the beautiful Cathedral
which dominates the square with its authoritative presence. The façade is a powerful Sicilian-Baroque
composition but it gives no hint that this building was once a Doric temple! From Piazza Duomo you will reach a
wide terrace on the waterfront surrounding the famous Arethusa’s Fountain, one of the most famous fresh-water
sources of the Greek world. Free time for lunch. Departure to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque, famous for its
fine buildings of the early eighteenth century and declared Unesco World Heritage Site. Inspired by Baroque
ideals of “open city”, Noto is a rare masterpiece and the clearest example of theatrical tastes in 18th century
architecture whose local limestone has been burnt gold by the sun.
Noto’s Baroque is a game of elegant curves,
floral weaves, perspective views, palaces and gardens, capitals and ornaments that adorn the facades of churches
and monasteries. Visit of Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata, beautiful noble residence in Baroque style. Free time for a
walk along the town. Transfer to Ragusa for dinner and overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
