Tour of Siracusa, Ortigia, and Noto from Taormina.

This full-day tour will give you the opportunity to introduce visit two of the most beautiful Sicilian cities: Syracuse and Noto. Founded by the Greeks coming from Corinth in the VIII century B. C. , Syracuse was a metropolis of the ancient world that, over the centuries, had considerable political, religious and commercial importance, thanks to its strategic position in the Mediterranean. Homeland of artists, philosophers and men of science, Syracuse is the birthplace also of Pythagoras and Archimedes. In 2005, together with the Necropolis of Pantalica, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit the Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysus. After visiting the older part of the historic centre of the island of Ortigia, we will enjoy an excellent lunch with sea view. Finally, we will visit Noto, one of south-eastern Sicily's UNESCO-listed baroque cities. Noto is famed for its opulent architecture and surfeit of beauty.