43 days 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Syracuse side-trips: Noto (Centro Storico, Riserva Naturale Orientata Oasi faunistica di Vendicari, & more), Ragusa (Ragusa Ibla, Duomo San Giorgio, & more) and Modica (Mulino ad Acqua - Museo Cavallo d'Ispica, Cathedral of St. George, & more). Spend the 29th (Wed) exploring nature at Spiaggia di Randello. There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Ortigia, get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Syracuse trip planner .

If you are flying in from Russia, the closest major airports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.