About this tour
A private seven to eight hour drive from Taormina takes you to Syracuse, Sicily's most compelling coastal city. Your driver collects you on your schedule and shuttles you between the sprawling Neapolis archaeological zone—where the colossal Greek Theatre dominates the landscape—and Ortigia, the walled island heart of the ancient city. You'll navigate both sites at your own pace, spotting the Ear of Dionysius cavern, the Aretusa fountain, the Cathedral, and Maniace fortress among labyrinthine streets.
Highlights
- Greek Theatre: carved into rock, among world's largest
- Ear of Dionysius: acoustically engineered artificial cave
- Neapolis archaeological park with Roman amphitheatre
- Ortigia's narrow lanes and seafront fortifications
- Aretusa Fountain and Cathedral exploration
- Door-to-door collection from your accommodation
What to expect
Pickup happens when you choose. Your driver handles the roughly one-hour journey inland to Neapolis, where you'll have unstructured time wandering amongst substantial Greek and Roman ruins. The Theatre itself sits carved into bedrock—genuinely monumental. The Ear of Dionysius lives up to its reputation for strange acoustics if you test it. After Neapolis, you're driven to Ortigia, where tight medieval streets reward aimless wandering. The Cathedral occupies the main piazza. Maniace Castle crowns the island's eastern flank. The Aretusa Fountain sits near the waterfront. Bring comfortable shoes.
Good to know
Archaeological site entry fees aren't included; budget separately. No lunch provided. Traffic between Taormina and Syracuse varies significantly—the itinerary builds in buffer time. Prams and infant seats available. Service animals welcome. Suitable regardless of fitness level.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.