Private tour of the Baroque cities of Eastern Sicily

For lovers of art, elegance, history and good food, a must for those who come to Sicily and discover some of the most representative places that have contributed to making this island famous all over the globe, more and more every year appreciated and loved by the public, as well as ideal inspiration from film producers for the setting of some historical and contemporary films.

As the first stage of this tour we will visit the capital of the Sicilian Baroque, surrounded by splendid churches, convents and noble palaces rebuilt in classic style after the disastrous earthquake of 1693 which affected a large part of eastern Sicily, here we will be able to visit the elegant of the eighteenth-century architectural style also defined as “Garden of Stone”, from there we will stop in a typical bar for a break while enjoying a coffee or tasting an exquisite granita before leaving for the second destination.

We move to Modica, a treasure chest of many Baroque architecture treasures, where we will visit various first churches including the splendid Cathedral of San Giorgio. The mother church of the city dedicated to the patron saint of the city, before 1693 stood at the east end of the town, near the current Ibleo garden, where the great fifteenth-century portal, in Spanish Gothic style, is still located, the only remaining vestige of the ancient temple. The visit continues by stopping in the center for a chocolate tasting at a typical chocolate shop, a site famous for the production of chocolate in various compositions. Stop for lunch before continuing to the last destination.

The last stage of this itinerary takes place in what is perhaps the most representative location of this journey to discover ancient Sicily, Ragusa ibla is a magical place, which makes you imagine being catapulted into the past, a World Heritage Site of Unesco, it defines the late Baroque of the eighteenth century par excellence with its characteristic alleys, the opulent buildings and the Iblei gardens, and lastly and most importantly the splendid cathedral with the Mother Church, one of the most important monuments of the city ‘.Return to the hotel or to the prearranged areas.
The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.

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• Private tour of the Baroque cities of Eastern Sicily
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• This Tour is Provided by AVAJA TOURS.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
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