1 day in Syracuse Itinerary

Philosopher Cicero once described Syracuse as "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all." A powerful city-state of ancient Greece, Syracuse now is the capital of the eponymous Italian province on the eastern coast of Sicily.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe, get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siracusa, and finally step off the mainland to explore Ortigia.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.