Discovering beautiful Sicily with the White Lotus Tour

White Lotus Tour Sicily

Walking tour Caltagirone and the ceramic workshop

Are you looking for useful information to participate in a Walking Tour in Caltagirone? Well, if you typed "Walking tour Caltagirone" on your PC or smartphone, you have come to this guide, which collects all the most useful information for visiting the wonderful Caltagirone border in one day.

Walking Tour Caltagirone: what to see and discover

Caltagirone is a baroque city with a thousand faces that has always attracted and fascinated the millions of tourists from all over the world who come on holiday to Sicily. The tour starts with a visit to the municipal garden, and continues with an optional visit to the wonderful ceramic museum.

The wonderful Regional Museum of Ceramics demonstrates the history of the "material" for which Caltagirone is famous all over the world. Among the majestic ceramic works of Caltagirone, the beautiful Teste di Moro are incredible works that have enriched the balconies of Sicilian buildings and palaces for centuries. In the section of ancient ceramics of the Ceramics Museum you can admire artifacts dating back to the Greek and Roman eras.

In addition to the ceramic pieces dating back to antiquity, it is possible to view and admire the pieces from the Renaissance period, the precious colored majolica from the Baroque period and contemporary ceramics. The Walking tour in Caltagirone continues along the road that leads to the Cathedral of San Giuliano, which has been rebuilt several times after the earthquakes of 1542 and 1693.

The most characteristic part of the exterior is the bright and shiny turquoise dome, with golden and vertical stripes, and visible from many points of the village. Continue towards the stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, the "new" part of the city, located in the highest area of Caltagirone. It was the idea of Benedetto Papale, a friar from the 1700s, that made it a "jewel" of the city.

Visit to the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory

For ceramic enthusiasts and for the curious, it is possible to visit the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory with the possibility of participating in the ceramic course for individuals or in the "DIDACTIC LABORATORY", a project designed for school groups and for all those who wish.

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Guided tour of Syracuse

Guided tours in Syracuse – Ortigia and Neapolis Park

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Min. Age
0 year old

Half Day
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Morning or Afternoon
Time to be agreed upon

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Guided tours in Syracuse: discovering Ortigia and the Neapolis Archaeological Park

What to see in Syracuse in one day
Travel to Sicily? What could be better than taking part in a guided tour to discover the beautiful city of Syracuse?
Join the half-day tour to discover the wonderful Archaeological Park and Ortigia Island. Find out what you can visit in Syracuse in one day.

Walking Tour Syracuse – Neapolis Archaeological Park

The tour begins at the main entrance of the Neapolis archaeological park: a “plunge” to discover the ancient origins of Syracuse and the most representative ancient architectural ruins of the Hellenic and Roman city to arrive intact in modern times.

The Neapolis Archaeological Park includes monuments dating from the Late Bronze Age to the Spanish Age. The excursion includes a visit to the impressive Ear of Dionysius, an artificial cave so named by Caravaggio during his visit to the city in 1608, and that of the magnificent Greek theater, one of the largest in the world. The Walking Tour within the archaeological park ends with a visit to the Roman Amphitheater.

Syracuse Walking Tour – Ortigia Island

Visiting Syracuse means admiring the beautiful Ortigia Island, which is the oldest part of the Sicilian city. The meeting point is in Piazza Pancali, where the tour of the island begins, which lasts about 2/3, and then continues with a visit to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo. After crossing the shopping street Corso Matteotti, formerly Corso Littorio, we reach Piazza Archimede, named after the famous Greek genius who was born and died in 212 BC.

Continuing to stroll through the enchanting and picturesque streets of the historic center, it is possible to reach the incredible Piazza Duomo overlooked by the majestic late Baroque facade of the Cathedral, which is surrounded by other majestic Baroque palaces such as the Vermexio municipal palace or the former Senate Palace, Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco and Archbishop’s Palace.

The walking tour in Syracuse includes.

(optional) also visit the interior of the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia (open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays), inside which is kept the wonderful painting by Caravaggio. Il Tour guidato termina con la visita alla leggendaria Fonte Aretusa, luogo di incontro fra realtà e leggenda, immersa nel verde dei papiri e circondata da uno specchio d’acqua cristallina Book your guided excursion to Syracuse with us and you can opt for just visiting the Neapolis Archaeological Park or visiting Ortigia Island or both.

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The photographs within this hike/article, were not taken during one of our tours, but are used for informational purposes only

Walking tour Caltagirone and the ceramic workshop

Sicily is my passion and my one love

Difficulty level
0 of 5

Min. Age
8 years old

Half Day
or Full Day

Morning/ Afternoon
Specific schedule

Spoken languages
ALL

Walking tour Caltagirone and the ceramic workshop

Are you looking for useful information to participate in a Walking Tour in Caltagirone? Well, if you typed "Walking tour Caltagirone" on your PC or smartphone, you have come to this guide, which collects all the most useful information for visiting the wonderful Caltagirone border in one day.

Walking Tour Caltagirone: what to see and discover

Caltagirone is a baroque city with a thousand faces that has always attracted and fascinated the millions of tourists from all over the world who come on holiday to Sicily. The tour starts with a visit to the municipal garden, and continues with an optional visit to the wonderful ceramic museum.

The wonderful Regional Museum of Ceramics demonstrates the history of the "material" for which Caltagirone is famous all over the world. Among the majestic ceramic works of Caltagirone, the beautiful Teste di Moro are incredible works that have enriched the balconies of Sicilian buildings and palaces for centuries. In the section of ancient ceramics of the Ceramics Museum you can admire artifacts dating back to the Greek and Roman eras.

In addition to the ceramic pieces dating back to antiquity, it is possible to view and admire the pieces from the Renaissance period, the precious colored majolica from the Baroque period and contemporary ceramics. The Walking tour in Caltagirone continues along the road that leads to the Cathedral of San Giuliano, which has been rebuilt several times after the earthquakes of 1542 and 1693.

The most characteristic part of the exterior is the bright and shiny turquoise dome, with golden and vertical stripes, and visible from many points of the village. Continue towards the stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, the "new" part of the city, located in the highest area of Caltagirone. It was the idea of Benedetto Papale, a friar from the 1700s, that made it a "jewel" of the city.

Visit to the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory

For ceramic enthusiasts and for the curious, it is possible to visit the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory with the possibility of participating in the ceramic course for individuals or in the "DIDACTIC LABORATORY", a project designed for school groups and for all those who wish.

For information contact us!
We'll be waiting for you!

LEAVE YOUR CONTACT

You will be called back as soon as possible.

Visita Laboratorio ceramica Calatagirone

The photographs within this hike/article, were not taken during one of our tours, but are used for informational purposes only

Sea and river horseback ride from Recanati

Sea and river horseback ride from Recanati to Alcantara

Sicily is my passion and my one love

Difficulty level
0 of 5

Min. Age
10 years and older

Half Day
or Full Day

Morning/ Afternoon
Specific schedule.

Spoken languages
ITA / ENG

Walking tour Caltagirone and the ceramic workshop

Are you looking for useful information to participate in a Walking Tour in Caltagirone? Well, if you typed "Walking tour Caltagirone" on your PC or smartphone, you have come to this guide, which collects all the most useful information for visiting the wonderful Caltagirone border in one day.

Walking Tour Caltagirone: what to see and discover

Caltagirone is a baroque city with a thousand faces that has always attracted and fascinated the millions of tourists from all over the world who come on holiday to Sicily. The tour starts with a visit to the municipal garden, and continues with an optional visit to the wonderful ceramic museum.

The wonderful Regional Museum of Ceramics demonstrates the history of the "material" for which Caltagirone is famous all over the world. Among the majestic ceramic works of Caltagirone, the beautiful Teste di Moro are incredible works that have enriched the balconies of Sicilian buildings and palaces for centuries. In the section of ancient ceramics of the Ceramics Museum you can admire artifacts dating back to the Greek and Roman eras.

In addition to the ceramic pieces dating back to antiquity, it is possible to view and admire the pieces from the Renaissance period, the precious colored majolica from the Baroque period and contemporary ceramics. The Walking tour in Caltagirone continues along the road that leads to the Cathedral of San Giuliano, which has been rebuilt several times after the earthquakes of 1542 and 1693.

The most characteristic part of the exterior is the bright and shiny turquoise dome, with golden and vertical stripes, and visible from many points of the village. Continue towards the stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, the "new" part of the city, located in the highest area of Caltagirone. It was the idea of Benedetto Papale, a friar from the 1700s, that made it a "jewel" of the city.

Visit to the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory

For ceramic enthusiasts and for the curious, it is possible to visit the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory with the possibility of participating in the ceramic course for individuals or in the "DIDACTIC LABORATORY", a project designed for school groups and for all those who wish.

For information contact us!
We'll be waiting for you!

LEAVE YOUR CONTACT

You will be called back as soon as possible.

The photographs within this hike/article, were not taken during one of our hikes, but are used for informational purposes only

Tandem launching

Sicily is my passion and my one love

Difficulty level
0 of 5

Min. Age
10 years and older

Half Day
or Full Day

Morning/ Afternoon
Specific schedule.

Spoken languages
ITA / ENG

Walking tour Caltagirone and the ceramic workshop

Are you looking for useful information to participate in a Walking Tour in Caltagirone? Well, if you typed "Walking tour Caltagirone" on your PC or smartphone, you have come to this guide, which collects all the most useful information for visiting the wonderful Caltagirone border in one day.

Walking Tour Caltagirone: what to see and discover

Caltagirone is a baroque city with a thousand faces that has always attracted and fascinated the millions of tourists from all over the world who come on holiday to Sicily. The tour starts with a visit to the municipal garden, and continues with an optional visit to the wonderful ceramic museum.

The wonderful Regional Museum of Ceramics demonstrates the history of the "material" for which Caltagirone is famous all over the world. Among the majestic ceramic works of Caltagirone, the beautiful Teste di Moro are incredible works that have enriched the balconies of Sicilian buildings and palaces for centuries. In the section of ancient ceramics of the Ceramics Museum you can admire artifacts dating back to the Greek and Roman eras.

In addition to the ceramic pieces dating back to antiquity, it is possible to view and admire the pieces from the Renaissance period, the precious colored majolica from the Baroque period and contemporary ceramics. The Walking tour in Caltagirone continues along the road that leads to the Cathedral of San Giuliano, which has been rebuilt several times after the earthquakes of 1542 and 1693.

The most characteristic part of the exterior is the bright and shiny turquoise dome, with golden and vertical stripes, and visible from many points of the village. Continue towards the stairway of Santa Maria del Monte, the "new" part of the city, located in the highest area of Caltagirone. It was the idea of Benedetto Papale, a friar from the 1700s, that made it a "jewel" of the city.

Visit to the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory

For ceramic enthusiasts and for the curious, it is possible to visit the Caltagirone ceramic laboratory with the possibility of participating in the ceramic course for individuals or in the "DIDACTIC LABORATORY", a project designed for school groups and for all those who wish.

For information contact us!
We'll be waiting for you!

LEAVE YOUR CONTACT

You will be called back as soon as possible.

The photographs within this hike/article, were not taken during one of our hikes, but are used for informational purposes only