Day Trip from Taormina to Siracusa and Noto
Syracuse lies about an hour and a half south of Taormina by motorway, past Catania, with its Greek theatre and the old island quarter of Ortigia. Noto is a little further south.
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What a Siracusa and Noto day trip from Taormina is like
The two day trips we describe from Taormina centre on Siracusa, spelled Syracuse in some listings, and on the old town of Ortygia, with a guide and a transfer in both. On this page we list one day trip from Taormina.
Siracusa and Noto day trips from Taormina: options and formats
Guided day with a transfer to Siracusa and Ortygia
This format is a guided day trip with a transfer from Taormina; its core is the archaeological site of Siracusa and the island of Ortygia.
A coach option with both a local guide and a tour leader names the archaeological site, the Fountain of Arethusa and the variety of architectural styles on Ortygia Island.
Before you book a Siracusa and Noto day trip from Taormina
Sights worth planning your time around
The Greek theatre, the Ear of Dionysius and the Fountain of Arethusa are the named stops across the two trips we describe; check which one your trip lists before you rely on it.
Guide, tour leader and languages
One trip lists a local guide and a separate tour leader, with German, English and Italian.
Siracusa and Noto day trips from Taormina: frequently asked questions
Can a Siracusa and Noto day trip from Taormina be cancelled in 2026?
Yes: both trips we describe list free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Is transport from Taormina included on a Siracusa and Noto day trip?
On the two trips we describe it is. One travels by coach, and the other lists a transfer.







