This tour allows you to discover the Greco-Roman historical beauties of Syracuse and the baroque of the city of Catania combined with the picturesque “fish market”! Transfer by luxury coach to reach Catania. Upon arrival at Piazza Alcalá, we begin the walking tour through the streets of the historic center of Catania, a UNESCO heritage site. We walk to Piazza Duomo, in the heart of the city, to admire its baroque buildings and explore the grand monuments scattered throughout the center. In the middle of the square, we find the Elephant Statue (the symbol of the city), carved from the typical black volcanic stone of Catania, as well as admiring the imposing Town Hall. Next, our tour crosses the famous Via Etnea, the lively main street named after the city's nemesis, the imposing Mount Etna, and Piazza Stesicoro to see the remains of the Roman Amphitheater – a site that once hosted 16,000 people – and the monument to Vincenzo Bellini: a distinguished Catanian opera composer. We continue along Via Etnea and, passing through Villa Bellini, the public park, we head back to the starting point, passing Via Crociferi, a film location for many Italian movies, but before boarding the bus, we visit the famous “Fish Market”: an open-air fish market famous for its distinctive colors.

In the late morning, we head to Syracuse where we take a break for lunch (not included). Our tour begins with a visit to the Neapolis Archaeological Park: the famous archaeological area of Syracuse that hosts a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Inside, we can admire impressive excavations and well-preserved monuments such as the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius (an artificial limestone cave) and the Altar of Hiero II: the largest Greek sacrificial altar where the hecatomb, the sacrifice of 100 oxen, was performed. Next, we head towards the Island of Ortigia: the oldest area of the city of Syracuse. We will visit Archimedes Square (a lively square hosting the Fountain of Arethusa) and Cathedral Square (the central square of Syracuse, built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena). Next, the 17th-century Archbishop’s Palace, the Beneventano del Bosco Palace, and Il Lucertolone – the Town Hall. After exploring Ortigia and learning about the history and main attractions of the city, we return by bus to the places of origin.