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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of St. John (Catacombe di San Giovanni), examine the collection at Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Paolo Orsi), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa, and finally step off the mainland to explore Ortigia.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Syracuse travel guide.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Syracuse. June in Syracuse sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C at night.