Taormina Walking Tour [Sicily]

Today you will visit Siracusa (Syracuse) which was found in 734 B.C. by colonist from Corinth.  Enjoy your private driver & expert guided tour today with pickup in Taormina or in region, as we drive south to the southeastern end of Sicily.  Here we will arrive in Siracusa, it was a major sea power of the ancient world & the location of a sea battle where the Athenian fleet was sunk offshore in (one of history’s greatest maritime battles).

The ancient Greek famous mathematician Archimedes was born in Siracusa, and the once Greek city reached its zenith under the rule of Dionysius.  There are two main sites you’ll see with your guide today.  The first is the offshore beautiful island of Ortygia, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of its medieval structures including the 7th century cathedral which was built over a Greek temple, the pillars of that temple were incorporated into the church.