Syracuse, memories of Neapolis and a walk through Ortigia Island

After disembarking, our guide along with an assistant holding a Shore2Shore sign will pick us up at the port of Syracuse.

On this cruise excursion, we will visit two of the most important historic settlements in Sicily located in Syracuse.

The monumental archaeological remains will give us an idea of what Syracuse was like, one of the oldest metropolises in all of Europe, founded in ancient times by the Corinthians, shortly after the founding of Rome, in 734 B.C.

The tour will begin with a visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily due to its antiquity and rich cultural heritage, having been occupied by both Greeks and Ottomans, as it was a strategic point for warfare. We will admire some of its most famous attractions, such as the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the famous “Ear of Dionysius,” a cave with a strange and unique echo, carved into the “Latomia del Paradiso”, ancient prison-quarries of stone.

After a brief free time for photos, we will transfer to Ortigia Island, from where we will continue the excursion on foot. This small piece of petrified history houses some of the oldest constructions of classical Greece, being the first known settlement from which life in Sicily emerged and which now stands as the historic center of the city. We will be transported back to the Doric era to explore the Temples of Apollo and Athena, the Arethusa Fountain, and more, all part of the legacy left by the ancient Greco-Roman settlers.

At the end of the tour, we will walk back to the cruise port for the farewell and subsequent boarding.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS

MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT TO BE PAID ON SITE

• GENERAL ENTRANCE TO THE RUINS FOR OVER 25 YEARS OLD: €13.00 or €15.00 on exhibition days.
• REDUCED ENTRANCE PRICE FOR 18 TO 25 YEARS OLD: €6.50 or €7.50 on exhibition days.
  
• EU RESIDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD: FREE
• All visitors: it is essential to present a valid identity document or similar at the entrance.
• FREE ENTRANCE ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

It is the passenger's responsibility to provide correct and accurate information when making reservations. Shore2Shore is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete data and reserves the right to reject reservations with data that do not meet the requirements. Please note that any discrepancy between the communicated age and the actual age at the time of service will result in a difference that the passenger must pay before entering the monuments.

NOTES:

• Easy Level/Panoramic/Cultural
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE GUIDE'S ORGANIZATION AND TRAFFIC AND/OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
• This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, those who require the use of a wheelchair, or those traveling with baby strollers, due to uneven terrain.