5 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.

Explore Syracuse's surroundings by going to Modica (Museo degli Arnesi di Una Volta & Cathedral of St. George), Ragusa (Center Quad Ibleo, Ragusa Ibla, &more) and Noto (Spiaggia Calamosche, Riserva Naturale Orientata Oasi faunistica di Vendicari, &more). The adventure continues: head off the coast to Ortigia, wander the wide-open spaces of Gli Aromi Sicily, steep yourself in history at Scicli, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Syracuse driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport.