Palazzolo Acreide & Ancient Akrai

Greek ruins and baroque churches in the Iblean hills.

5 hours 2-8 4.8 (2 reviews)

Trip Info

Duration5 hours
Group size2-8
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
DifficultyEasy
Hotel pickupIncluded
Tour typeMinivan Day Trip
GuideLicensed local guide
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Best seasonSpring, Autumn, Winter
ConfirmationWithin a few hours

Overview

Akrai was the first colony founded by Syracuse, in 664 BC, on a hill with a view over the Iblean mountains. We visit the small Greek theatre, the bouleuterion and the Santoni, rock reliefs of the goddess Cybele.

Then we walk down to Palazzolo Acreide, a baroque town with beautiful churches and a famous pastry tradition.

Why go?

A quiet, authentic corner of Sicily where few tourists go.

  • The Greek theatre of Akrai
  • The rock reliefs of the Santoni
  • Baroque churches of Palazzolo
  • Tasting of local pastries

Before you go

Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Syracuse.
Pickup
Hotels in Ortigia, Hotels in Syracuse centre, I will tell you later
Departure times
09:00
Languages
English, Italian
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tour Plan

01Akrai archaeological area

Theatre, bouleuterion and quarries.

Archaeology

02Santoni

Rock reliefs dedicated to Cybele.

History

03Palazzolo Acreide

Baroque churches and a pastry stop.

BaroqueFood

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned minivan
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Pastry tasting

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not listed as included

Optional extras

  • €0

Good to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Camera or phone

Good to know

  • Tours run with a minimum of 2 participants
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tell us about allergies or mobility needs when you book

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.

Where we go

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Choose a date and the number of travellers, then send your request. We confirm availability by email within a few hours: you pay nothing online.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and you pay nothing. Later cancellations are charged in full.

What if the weather is bad?

If weather makes the tour unsafe we propose a new date or cancel at no cost.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Most of our tours welcome families. Check the minimum age and the difficulty level in the tour details.

Reviews

4.8 based on 2 reviews
Guide 5.0
Places 5.0
Service 4.5
Organization 5.0
Transport 4.5
Value for money 5.0
  1. Emily Carter

    Our guide made the history come alive. Small group, perfect timing and great recommendations for dinner. The best morning of our holiday!

  2. Lukas Weber

    Very well organised from the first email to the end of the tour. Pickup on time, comfortable van and a guide who really loves Sicily.

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