Archaeology Archives - Passage to Sicily https://www.passagetosicily.com/tours/archaeology/ Your Sicily tour expert Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:32:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.passagetosicily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/favicon-pts-200x200.png Archaeology Archives - Passage to Sicily https://www.passagetosicily.com/tours/archaeology/ 32 32 Evening Introduction to Syracuse https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/evening-introduction-to-syracuse/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/evening-introduction-to-syracuse/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:24:43 +0000 https://www.passagetosicily.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=1699 This short tour spotlights the key monuments of Ortigia, from ancient Greece to Modern times. The itinerary covers the ruins of Apollo’s temple, the oldest temple in the Western Mediterranean, the Fountain Arethusa, which faces the Great Harbour, and the Jewish quarter. This fascinating stroll ends at a local enoteca for a traditional aperitif, a chance to become acquainted with Sicilian wines!

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/evening-introduction-to-syracuse/feed/ 0 Mozia, natural wines and lunch https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia-natural-wines-and-lunch/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia-natural-wines-and-lunch/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:10:31 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=1360 On this tour, take in the amazing picturesque scenery of Lo Stagnone nature reserve (sandwiched between Trapani and Marsala), stroll through the fascinating archaeological site on the islet of Mozia, and taste excellent natural wines and food.

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia-natural-wines-and-lunch/feed/ 0 The caves of Ispica https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/the-caves-of-ispica/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/the-caves-of-ispica/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:47:10 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=905 Le cave d’Ispica combine great landscape, history and archaeology. Located along a superb 13km long canyon carved out of the Hyblean plateau on the southern...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/the-caves-of-ispica/feed/ 0 Vendicari https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/vendicari/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/vendicari/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:32:21 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=903 Our exploration of Vendicari begins with a visit to the Roman Villa of Tellaro, which was built during the middle of the 4th century...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/vendicari/feed/ 0 Pantalica & Akrai https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/pantalica-akrai/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/pantalica-akrai/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:23:53 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=901 Akrai and the necropolis of Pantalica are found in the Hyblaean Mountains, an area full of wild flowers and almond trees. Amongst the most significant urban...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/pantalica-akrai/feed/ 0 Solunto & Himera https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/solunto-himera/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/solunto-himera/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:06:36 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=900 Situated on the slopes of Monte Catalfano (17km East of Palermo), the site of Solunto offers a superb panorama on the Tirreno and...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/solunto-himera/feed/ 0 Morgantina: the land of myths https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/morgantina-the-land-of-myths/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/morgantina-the-land-of-myths/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:10:12 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=878 Morgantina is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily. It is home to well-preserved Sicel, Greek, and Roman remains. Sanctuaries to...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/morgantina-the-land-of-myths/feed/ 3 Mozia https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:26:47 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=874 A tiny island off the West coast of Sicily, Mozia has some of the most remarkable Phoenician remains of the Mediterranean basin. They...

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]]> https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/mozia/feed/ 0 Piazza Armerina https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/piazza-armerina/ https://www.passagetosicily.com/itinerary/piazza-armerina/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:15:57 +0000 http://web-italia.dmdwebstudio.com/?post_type=itineraries&p=873 This private tour of Piazza Armerina is led by a local archaeologist, and begins with the visit of the 4th century C.E. Roman villa,...

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