Syracuse Select

Steeped in legends, history and enough Greek drama to keep you on your toes, Syracuse will have you enthralled from beginning to end. On this full day tour, you'll explore the historic centre and the famous Archaeological Park plus enjoy a tour in a local ‘Ape Calessino'.You'll arrive at the island of Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse, for a tour around its honey-coloured lanes. Unravel layers of history while admiring Roman, Greek, medieval and baroque architecture, and step into the UNESCO-protected Cathedral of Syracuse. What's more, you'll browse the market where locals flock to stock up on all their goodies.And after a tour in a typical ‘Ape Calessino' – a type of tuk-tuk – you'll head to the Archaeological Park of Syracuse. Gaze out over the largest Greek theatre in Sicily – all carved out of the rock – and keep an eye open for the Ear of Dionysus cave where prisoners could be overheard.