Port of call: Siracusa
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE & ORTIGIA HD - Full description
| CODE: SI02 | ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE & ORTIGIA HD |
| DURATION | 4 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | DELUXE COACH |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | INCLUDED |
| MEAL | EXCLUDED |
| NOTES | THIS EXCURSION INVOLVES WALKING IN THE SUN ON UNEVEN GROUND: COMFORTABLE SHOES AND SUN HATS ARE RECOMMENDED |
The Cathedral
Visit the Cathedral with its impotent facade in baroque style. Inside guests will admire the 12 Doric columns and among the works of art,
two statues of Antonello Gagini and a precious painting of Antonello da Messina.
Admire the Arethuse Fountain, famous for the myths linked to it, before proceeding to the impressive amphitheatre.
The Amphitheatre
Used for wild beast and gladiatorial contests, the Altar of Hieron II and the old stone quarries which were also used as prisons
but have since been turned into gardens, covered with rich vegetation which makes them very attractive and picturesque.
Ear of Dionysus
Guests will be visiting this incredible s-shaped cave hewn from the rock, contracting towards the top and causing sound to be considerably amplified.
It has born the name of Ear of Dionysus since the 16th century, reflecting the belief that the tyrant Dionysus was able to overhear even whispered
remarks of prisoners in the quarry. Hence proceed to the remarkable Greek theatre.
Greek theatre
Located west of the paradise quarry, with its 151-yard diameter, it is the largest theatre in the Greek world.
Its semicircular auditorium was hewn from the rock and its hillside location is stunning.
Old town
Following the visit of the archaeological site guests will return to the old town area, crossing the "ortygia bridge",
where they will enjoy some free time at leisure, enjoying a stroll through the narrow winding streets past old palaces and houses.
On completion of the tour guests will re-board their coaches to be driven back to the landing pier.
Port of call: Siracusa
EURIALO CASTLE & CIANE RIVER HD - Full description
| CODE: SI01 | EURIALO CASTLE & CIANE RIVER HD |
| DURATION | 4 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | DELUXE COACH |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | INCLUDED |
| MEAL | EXCLUDED |
| NOTES | THIS EXCURSION INVOLVES WALKING IN THE SUN ON UNEVEN GROUND: COMFORTABLE SHOES AND SUN HATS ARE RECOMMENDED |
Guests will meet their guide at the landing pier and set off on their deluxe a/c coaches, headed to the Euralio castle, which is on a headland in the Epipoli area, just outside the centre of Syracuse, from where they will enjoy breathtaking views.
Euralio castle
Accompanied by our valuable guide, guests will be able to appreciate this most original and mighty work of military architecture of the whole Greek World,
built during the 4th century BC.
Ciane river
The tour will then proceed to the Ciane river where guests will board a boat for a picturesque ride upstream,
during which they will be able to admire the hedges of papyrus plants which grow spontaneously along the riverbanks,
thereof, enjoy the site of the remains of the temple of Giove Olympic (4th century BC.)
Guests will hence return to the landing pier of the Ciane river to disembark from the motorboat, and return to their coaches to be driven back to the ship.