From Siracusa to Taormina: Ragusa, Noto & Chocolate Tasting
If you want to discover the Baroque beauty secrets, this is the tour for you!
You can admire numerous eighteenth-century churches and buildings and the Gardens. Soon after, you will discover another jewel of the of the Sicilian Gastronomy: the local Chocolate in Modica. This particular chocolate is made with a very old recipe, the one coming from the Aztecs. If you are wondering what the Aztecs have to do with Sicily, think about the Spanish conquistadors in South America and you will see that the same Spanish have dominated this island for a couple of centuries. We then continue to Noto. Unfortunately, it was totally destroyed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake and rebuilt in a new position nearer to the Ionian Sea. But the new Noto is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque! Most of the buildings, including churches and noble palaces follow one another along the main street and are characterized by the honey tonality of tufa stone.
Later we continue to Taormina (estimated arrival time 4pm)
Options
Ragusa, Noto & Chocolate
Independent visit to Noto and Ragusa Ibla (Baroque towns), with Chocolate Tasting in Modica
What's included in From Siracusa to Taormina: Ragusa, Noto & Chocolate Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Travel in comfort from from Siracusa to Taormina with stopovers into Modica and Ragusa, two wonderful example of the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, declared Unesco World Heritage Site in 2002.
Please note that if the tour does not reach at least two partecipants it will not be operated. Lunch is included in a typical trattoria to enjoy the food specialties of this side of Sicily where a strong spanish influence is still alive. Obviously, you will have the opportunity to taste the local chocolate made following the tradition that origined from the aztec of central America brought in Sicily from the Spanish in the 17^ century.
At the end of the tour Continue to Taormina.
This tour will be operated Rain or Shine. Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers
Inclusions
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Modica Aztec's Chocolate
- Independent visits as per itinerary
- English speaking Team
- Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
- Gratuities & Tips
- Licensed local guide
- Meals and Beverages not specified
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
It is required to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Delays will be considered a NO SHOW and NO REFUND will be authorized. This tour is subject to a minimum of clients. In case this number will not be reached, the tour will be cancelled even after Confirmation and all the amount paid refunded. Contact Us at: +39 091 6269685 Open: Mon-Fri: 9AM-1PM | 2PM-6PM (Italian Working Time) Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays E-mail: [email protected] Emergency number: +39 3355994022 • Please advise any mobility restriction at time of booking
