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Itineraries
South-Eastern Sicily

Itineraries from 3 to 7 days based in Comiso or Ragusa: UNESCO baroque, sea, wine and Malta. Practical tips and direct booking links.

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Val di Noto in 3 days

The long weekend: Ragusa Ibla, Modica and Noto, the heart of Sicilian baroque.

Intense
Ideal for: couples, solo travellers
Base: Ragusa Ibla
Transport: rental car
1
Arrival in Comiso — Ragusa Ibla
Land in Comiso, pick up the car and transfer to Ragusa (about 20 minutes). Afternoon in Ibla: San Giorgio Cathedral, Giardino Ibleo, alleys. Dinner in the old town.
🏛 Ragusa Ibla🚗 Rental car
2
Modica — Scicli
Morning in Modica: San Giorgio Cathedral, Corso Umberto and PGI chocolate in a historic workshop. Lunch and afternoon in Scicli, among baroque palaces and Montalbano locations.
🍫 Chocolate🎬 Montalbano
3
Noto — Flight
Morning in Noto: Cathedral, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, noble palaces. Return to Comiso, drop off the car and fly home.
🏛 UNESCO✈ Return flight

🚗 Transport

Rental car recommended: about 150 km in total. Book ahead for guaranteed availability.

🏨 Where to stay

Two nights in Ragusa Ibla or Modica make the ideal base.

💶 Budget

Varies a lot by season: compare car, hotels and experiences before booking.

Book the experiences

Ibla tour, Modica chocolate and Noto on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation on many activities.

Book experiences →Car rental

Val di Noto in 5 days

The recommended itinerary: the right time for Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Noto and Syracuse without rushing, with half a day at the sea.

⭐ Recommended
Ideal for: couples, friends, families
Base: Ragusa + Noto/Ortigia
Transport: rental car
1
Arrival — Ragusa Ibla
Arrive in Comiso, pick up the car and drive to Ragusa. Stroll in Ibla and dinner downtown.
🏛 Ibla
2
Modica — Scicli
Upper and lower Modica, chocolate, San Giorgio Cathedral. Afternoon in Scicli and Montalbano sets.
🍫 Chocolate🎬 Montalbano
3
Sea — Punta Secca — Marina di Ragusa
Morning on the beach along the Iblean Riviera; Punta Secca for Montalbano's house and sunset in Marina di Ragusa.
🌊 Sea📸 Punta Secca
4
Noto — Marzamemi
Noto in the morning, then Marzamemi and the Vendicari Reserve in the afternoon. Night in Noto or Syracuse.
🏛 UNESCO🌿 Vendicari
5
Syracuse — Ortigia — Flight
Ortigia: Fountain of Arethusa, Cathedral, market. Return to Comiso (about 1h 20), drop off the car and fly.
🏛 Ortigia✈ Flight

🚗 Transport

A rental car is essential to move freely between the towns.

🏨 Where to stay

2 nights in Ragusa/Modica and 2 in Noto or Ortigia.

📅 When

May-June and September-October: ideal weather and fewer crowds.

Experiences and hotels

Book experiences and stays ahead, especially in high season.

Experiences →Find hotels

South-Eastern Sicily in 7 days

The complete route: baroque, sea, nature, wine and a day in Syracuse, without hurry.

Complete
Ideal for: families, groups, slow travel
Base: Ragusa, Noto, Ortigia
Transport: rental car
1
Arrival — Ibla
Arrive in Comiso, Ragusa Ibla and dinner downtown.
🏛 Ibla
2
Modica
Upper and lower Modica, chocolate and a typical dinner.
🍫 Chocolate
3
Scicli — Cava d'Ispica
Scicli in the morning, Cava d'Ispica in the afternoon.
🎬 Montalbano🏺 Archaeology
4
Vittoria — Cerasuolo
Wine day: Vittoria wineries and Cerasuolo DOCG tasting.
🍷 DOCG
5
Iblean Riviera
Beach day between Marina di Ragusa, Punta Secca and Sampieri.
🌊 Sea
6
Noto — Marzamemi
Noto, Marzamemi and Vendicari.
🏛 UNESCO🌿 Vendicari
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Ortigia — Flight
Morning in Ortigia, then return to Comiso and flight.
🏛 Ortigia✈ Flight

🚗 Transport

Rental car for the whole week.

🏨 Where to stay

Two bases: Ragusa/Modica and Noto/Ortigia.

📅 When

Spring and autumn for the best weather.

Plan your trip

Car, hotels and experiences: all best booked ahead.

Experiences →Car rental

Food & Wine

Three days among Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Ragusano DOP cheese, Modica chocolate and Moscato di Noto.

Gourmet
Ideal for: couples, groups of friends
Base: Ragusa
Transport: rental car
1
Ragusa and Iblean flavours
Ibla, Ragusano DOP cheese, Monti Iblei olive oil and dinner in a typical restaurant.
🧀 DOP
2
Vittoria — Cerasuolo DOCG
Winery visit and tasting of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, lunch at a farmstead.
🍷 DOCG
3
Modica and Noto
Modica chocolate in the morning; in Noto almond granita and Moscato di Noto.
🍫 IGP🍨 Granita

🚗 Transport

If you taste wine, arrange a driver or a guided tour.

🍷 Wineries

Many wineries require booking: contact them ahead.

📅 When

Harvest in September-October.

Book the wine tour

Tastings and wine tours on GetYourGuide, or read more in the Wine Tourism guide.

Wine tour →Wine Tourism guide

Malta from Pozzallo

From Comiso to Pozzallo port and by ferry to Malta: a day trip or a weekend in Valletta. Always check times and duration on the operator's website.

Islands
Ideal for: couples, groups
Base: Pozzallo
Transport: transfer + ferry
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Comiso — Pozzallo — Malta
Transfer from the airport to Pozzallo port (about 50 minutes) and ferry to Malta. Arrive in Valletta and explore the city.
⛴ Ferry
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Valletta and surroundings
Valletta, the Three Cities or Mdina. Overnight on the island.
🏛 Valletta
3
Back to Sicily
Return ferry to Pozzallo and transfer to Comiso for your flight.
⛴ Ferry✈ Flight

⛴ Ferries

Book ahead in high season and check up-to-date timetables.

🛂 Documents

Bring a valid ID card or passport.

📅 When

Spring and autumn are the best seasons.

Book the ferry

Compare operators on DirectFerries.

Book ferries →More destinations
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