We will be in Sicily for 7 nights during the second week of October (2 nights in Palermo, 2 nights in Taormina, and 3 nights in Siracusa). We have day trips as well as local sightseeing ideas for Palermo and Taormina, but are looking for suggestions for a day trip from Siracusa. Should we do Noto, Rigasu, or somewhere else? We have a reservation for a vineyard near Taormina, but would do another vineyard from Siracusa. We have a car and don’t mind driving for a few hours. Any ideas are most appreciated!
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Imo you don’t really have time for day trips on this tight schedule. Siracusa is delightful, and the Archeological park + Museo Orsi is a day. If you indeed find the time, Noto is a good choice.
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OP
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Thank you for your reply! Good information for us.
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NC
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Of course, all depends on your arrival and departure points as well as your travel preferences. For us, one day/night in Ortigia was perfect. From there, we went on to Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Villa Romano del Casale and Agrigento. With a car, any of these are options depending on your interests, overall route and final destination.
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Noto is the most obvious day trip, but Ortigia is so nice you may just want to spend your time there. We stayed over a week without getting bored
https://slowtravelitalyspain.blogspot.com/2019/06/siracusa-trip-report-october-2017.html
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OP
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Thank you! Can’t wait to experience this part of Italy.
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We spent a week in Ortigia/Siracusa and canceled all of our planned day trips once we arrived there. We didn’t want to leave!