Ragusa, a lovely hill town in Sicily, has two distinct characters. While Ragusa Ibla is the historic old town with its plethora of baroque architecture, winding hillside streets and grand central plaza, Ragusa Superiore is its modern urban avatar with museums and malls. A visit to the spectacular Duomo di San Giorgio should definitely be on your list of must-visit sights in the old town. Ragusa Ibla’s central piazza stands prettily in the shadows of the Duomo and a clutch of other equally impressive Baroque structures. The best spot for taking in this Sicilian hill town’s sprawling landscape is perhaps from its exceedingly lovely public park, the Giardino Ibleo. Don’t leave without sitting down to a Sicilian feast at the many traditional trattorias dotting Ragusa. Try the penne alla Norma, seafood ravioli or fresh pasta with fish sauce, chased by local Sicilian wine.
Places: Palermo (2 days) → Taormina (3) → Ragusa (2)
Tour Highlights: Architecture, History, Street Food, Hiking, Wineries, Landscapes & Mt Etna, Sicilian Baroque Architecture, Old Town...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Wine & Food
Places: Rome (3 days) → Sorrento (3) → Amalfi Coast (2)
Tour Highlights: St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Bay of Naples, Baroque Architecture & Cobbled Alleys, Artisanal...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Wine & Food
Places: Rome (3 days) → Florence (4) → Venice (2)
Tour Highlights: St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Renaissance History, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Wine & Food
Places: Florence (4 days) → Tuscany (3) → Siena (2)
Tour Highlights: Renaissance History, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery & Galleria dell’Accademia...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Wine & Food
Style: Boutique
Locanda Don Serafino is conveniently located in the historic district of Ragusa and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Housed in a 19th-century building tucked into the rocky hillside, this unique hotel offers you a comfortable stay close to historic attractions.
Style: Boutique
San Giorgio Palace Hotel sits perched on the hillside in Ragusa, overlooking Santa Domenica Valley. Steps away from attractions such as Cathedral Square and Duomo Museum, this unique hotel is housed in a lovingly restored 19th-century building.
