Catania and Syracuse
Description:
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. The secret capital of the island is located at the foot of the volcano Etna. The history of the city goes back to the distant past, even before the colonization by the Greeks, Sikani and Sikula once lived here.
The tour consists of: The first part of the tour begins with the city of Catania, a sightseeing tour of the historical center of the city. You'll see: The Cathedral Square, the famous Elephant Fountain (Eliotra), the Amenano Fountain, the Cathedral (1094), where the relics of St. Agatha are stored, the castle-fortress "Ursino" (1250), a visit to the local fish market (those who wish can taste fresh oysters, sea urchins, fasolari). In Catania, there will be an opportunity to taste typical Sicilian sweets Cannoli and granita.
In the afternoon, move to the city of Archimedes - Syracuse.
Syracuse is the largest and most powerful of the Greek cities, and the most beautiful in the world. Cicero City has well preserved its historical monuments of architecture of different eras. A visit to the archaeological park, the famous quarries "Del Paradiso": the gorge "Ear of Dionysius" and "dei of Cordaia", the Roman amphitheater, the altar of Heron, where 450 bulls, the Greeks sacrificed to the gods, and the colossal construction of the Greek theater for 15,000 spectators. Entrance tickets are 9 euros. Moving to the island of Ortigia, where the city of Syracuse was originally founded by the Greeks in 733 AD. Walking tour of the old streets of the island with stops: the temple of Apollo (650 BC), the famous Cathedral, once was the Greek temple of Minerva (480 BC), this temple, the very first Christian church in Europe!, the legendary source of Arethusa.
The price includes:
- Guide services only
