Syracuse - Ortigia - Noto

After breakfast, we set off for Syracuse, an ancient Greek city and hometown of the great Archimedes. Visit the archaeological area of ​​Syracuse (the ancient Greek Neapolis), where you will see: the magnificent Greek theatre dating back to the 5th century BC, the Roman amphitheatre, the Latomie (ancient stone quarries) surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, and the legendary man-made cave called the "Ear of Dionysus".Continue with a visit to Ortigia, the historic centre of Syracuse. There you can see the remains of the Temple of Apollo, and a beautiful square which houses several Baroque buildings (the old Senate building, the Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, and the Palazzo Arcivescovile) as well as the city's cathedral, built on an ancient Doric temple dedicated to Athena and boasting a beautiful Baroque facade. During your visit, stroll through the picturesque streets of the old Spanish quarter, full of Baroque palaces, churches, and magnificent wrought iron balconies.Lunch.In the afternoon, we leave for Noto, one of the most beautiful Baroque cities on the island. The ancient city was completely destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1693, and the new city was completely rebuilt in a Baroque style from the beginning of the 18th century onwards.Stroll around the city to explore its most beautiful churches: the cathedral, the Church of San Francesco, the Church of San Carlo, and the facades of the beautiful palaces which once belonged to the aristocracy, among which the Palazzo Nicolaci is a particular highlight.Return to the hotel.