Italy · Archaeology

Archaeological Tour All inclusive - Neapolis Park Syracuse

3 Hours Round trip from Syracuse Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse
02 Visit the famous Greek Theatre, a symbol of the city
03 See the Roman Amphitheater, one of the largest in Italy
04 Discover the Ear of Dionysus and its remarkable acoustics
05 Experience the unique atmosphere of the Cordari Cave
06 Enjoy a guided tour with entrance fees included

Discover the ancient heart of Syracuse on a guided visit to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, one of the city’s most important historical sites. Over the course of three hours, explore remarkable monuments that reveal the legacy of Greek and Roman Syracuse, from the famous Greek Theatre to the impressive Roman Amphitheater.

Along the way, visit the legendary Ear of Dionysus and the atmospheric Cordari Cave, where history, architecture, and natural light combine to create a memorable setting. With entrance included and a certified tourist guide leading the way, this all-inclusive experience offers an engaging introduction to the archaeological treasures of Syracuse.

Discover the ancient heart of Syracuse on a guided visit to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, one of the city’s most important historical sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Syracuse, Verona

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

We have news of this theater since 500 BC, 2500 years ago and is currently one of the most famous monuments and the symbol of Syracuse.

Since its creation it has enjoyed a lot of success, being an important meeting place for the Greeks and having been used later also by the Romans, to make shows. In the centuries to come it has been damaged, but today it is still possible to see the part carved into the rock, which allows us to appreciate its majesty. The missing blocks were probably used to make other buildings in the city in medieval times.

Day 02

Roman amphitheater:

The Roman Amphitheater of Syracuse is the second largest in Italy after that of Verona. It dates back to around 2000 years ago and can be reached via a path that features stone sarcophagi from the city's necropolis.

Its dimensions are surprising and, in addition to the Amphitheater, the remains of an arch and those of a fountain are also visible. Also in this case only the part excavated in the rock remains, while the raised part has been dismantled in past centuries to make other constructions.

Day 03

The Ear of Dionysus is an imposing artificial cave with incredible dimensions, 23 meters high. The origin of its name is attributable to Caravaggio who, while visiting the city, coined this singular name due to the donkey's ear shape of the entrance to the cave.

Dionysius was a tyrant from Syracuse who had had the cave excavated to lock up the prisoners, who he listened to hidden in an upper cavity. This was possible thanks to the incredible acoustics of the cave, which can amplify the sounds even 16 times.

Day 04

Cordari Cave: Not far from the Ear of Dionysius is the Cordari Cave, another artificial cave. Its name derives from the fact that it was used by the Cordari as a place to manufacture the ropes, work facilitated by the presence of humidity.

Currently some parts are covered with moss and maidenhair, which create a magical atmosphere thanks to the particular play of light that is created inside. They were also used to extract limestone and this activity gave the cave a particular and square architecture.

The route