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.

Venture out of the city with trips to 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: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siracusa, take an in-depth tour of A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu, Head underground at Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio), and don't miss a visit to Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Syracuse trip planner.

If you are flying in from Russia, the closest major aiports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.