Catacombs of St. John is a valuable piece of the community's history. Look out for any epitaphs which often provide a bounty of historical facts.

This burial ground is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Syracuse. But Catacombs of St. John isn't the only highlight in the area. Cathedral of Syracuse, Temple of Apollo, and Castello Eurialo are some other interesting sights close by.

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Hotel Palladio

$734

per person

Mar 10 - Mar 16

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

9/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)

Host was outstanding offsite parking was easily accessible only a minute from the hotel and it’s a prime location for all the sites. Wonderful stay.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hotel Elios

$865

per person

Mar 10 - Mar 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

6.6/10 (25 reviews)

Very well located in Taormina with a beautiful panoramic view of Mount Etna.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2019

Ollen apartments

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

$1,431

per person

Apr 18 - Apr 24

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)

Excellent throughout. Close enough to enjoy the city center (15mins by car) and beach (20mins by car), without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of crowds. Exceptional staff, both caring and informative.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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