Italy · Architecture

SIRACUSA TO TAORMINA: Ragusa Ibla and Noto with Aztec's Chocolate Tastings | Semi Private up to 7 people

8 Hours Round trip from Syracuse Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Baroque towns of Ragusa Ibla and Noto
02 Taste traditional Modica Aztec's chocolate
03 Travel from Siracusa to Taormina in a small group of up to 7 people
04 Enjoy independent time to explore each stop
05 Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
06 See the honey-coloured architecture of Noto’s historic centre

Travel across southeastern Sicily from Siracusa to Taormina with scenic stops in Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Noto. This small-group experience combines Baroque architecture, local culture, and regional flavour, with time to explore independently along the way.

Discover the historic charm of Ragusa Ibla, enjoy a tasting of Modica’s famous Aztec-style chocolate, and wander through Noto, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. With transport by air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver, this is a relaxed way to experience some of Sicily’s most distinctive towns in a single day.

Discover the historic charm of Ragusa Ibla, enjoy a tasting of Modica’s famous Aztec-style chocolate, and wander through Noto, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Syracuse, Ragusa, Taormina, Modica, Noto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Departure from Siracusa

Door to door service at h 8.30am

Door to door service is not available if hotel/accommodation is in pedestrian area.

Transfer from Siracusa to Ragusa Ibla

Estimated Driving Time: 1 hour and a half

Stop in Ragusa Ibla

Estimated Stop Time: 1 hour - 1 hour and a half

Independent visit in Ragusa Ibla.

Transfer from Ragusa Ibla to Modica (for chocolate tasting)

Estimated Driving Time. half an hour

Stop in Modica and chocolate tasting

Estimated Stop Time: 1 hour - 1 hour and half

With chocolate tasting experience.

Transfer from Modica to Noto

Estimated Driving Time: 45 minutes

Stop in Noto

Estimated Stop Time: 1 hour - 1 hour and half

Independent visit in Noto.

Transfer from Noto to Taormina

Estimated arrival in Taormina: 4pm

Drop-off at Taormina hotel/accommodation.

Door to door service included. Not available if hotel/accommodation is in pedestrian area.

This is an Estimated Schedule: We cannot guarantee the exact duration of stops and travel times. We will do our best to respect this schedule.

Order of the stops may be inverted for technical reasons.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Syracuse 5 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Vehicle with air conditioning
English speaking driver
Independent visits as per itinerary
Tasting of Modica Aztec's Chocolate
Booking fees
Fuel, parking fee and driver expenses
VAT

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Licensed Tourist guide
Admission fees
Gratuities and Tips
Meals and Beverages not specified

Know before you go

Tour is Operated: Rain or Shine
The order of the activities could be Reversed
Group Size: minimum 2 people, up to 7 people
Tour Scheduled: Friday and Monday, all year round
Language: English
If the tour does not reach at least two partecipants it will not be operated.
This tour may include passengers who have booked the same itinerary with departure and return to Siracusa. In this case, the vehicle will return to the meeting point in Siracusa before continuing the journey to Taormina.

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