Ragusa and Modica Tour
Ragusa Ibla best preserved ancient villages in Sicily. Modica famous chocolate tasting.
Pick up at the closest point to the hotel and departure for Modica, an old county and one of the inheritances of humanity, known worldwide for its tasty chocolate also visit Ragusa Ibla, in flagrant contrast with the modern city, is one of the best-preserved ancient villages in Sicily.
Pick up at the closest point to the hotel and departure for Modica, an old county and one of the inheritances of humanity, known worldwide for its tasty chocolate. Here, you will visit the city and the Vico dei Santi (or similar activity), one of the oldest shops in Sicily and famous for chocolate. The chocolate of Modica, Italian product renowned for goodness, has an ancient origin that arises under the Spanish domination of Sicily, when the Spaniards introduced the method of elaboration precisely in the “Count of Modica”, at that time the greatest kingdom of Sicily.
Modica is a beautiful town that emerges in the confluence territory of two rivers in the province of Ragusa and is famous for the artistic treasures that it preserves, as well as for the old pastry tradition. Included in 2002, together with Val di Noto, in the Unesco World Heritage List for its historic center full of baroque architecture.
Then departure to Ragusa Ibla, in flagrant contrast with the modern city, is one of the best-preserved ancient villages in Sicily. The cathedral of S. Giovanni Battista began in 1706 and after several interruptions it was completed and consecrated in 1778. It is the work of two master builders: Mario Spata and Rosario Boscarino. Its wide baroque facade has three portals, the central ornate with three statues representing the Immacolata, the Battista and S. Giovanni Evangelista. Interested, always on the facade, the recently restored solar clock. Return to the nearest point to your hotel.
Taormina centrally located hotel
Taormina centrally located hotel
- Transportation by car, minibus or bus depending on the number of participants.
- English speaking tour escort available for the noted excursion (max 08 hours)
- Chocolate tasting in Modica
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Meals
- Everything that is not clearly mentioned in “includes”
Meeting point: directly at your hotel if the hotel is centrally located and accessible
Hours: service needs to be ended at the clients' hotel at maximum at 7 pm
Duration: 8 hours