WELCOME
27/05/2022
Punta Maddalena
Via La Maddalena
Syracuse, 51, 96100
Italy
Join us for an evening of traditional Sicilian food, celebratory drinks & music. Arrival from 6.30pm (the sunset isn't worth missing). Our advice for both events is to come hungry…
DRESS CODE – Smart casual
WELCOME PARTY TRANSPORT
If you informed us on the location of your stay and are staying either at the hotel or in Ortigia, travel information is below. Please arrive to the locations on time.
From Grand Hotel Minareto – a coach will depart at 5.45pm local time from the hotel reception.
From Ortigia – a coach will depart at 5.30pm from Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio
There are two options for transport to return to both the hotel and to Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio. The first coach will depart from Punta Maddalena at 11.00pm with two stops to both locations. Two coaches will depart from Punta Maddalena at 1.00am, one coach going to the hotel and the other back to Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio. You can decide on the day which you’d like to take advantage of.
However, if you wish to sort transport yourselves that’s not a problem.
29/05/2022
Castello Solacium
Contrada La Targia
Syracuse, 96100
Italy
We look forward to celebrating our very special day with you all. The marriage ceremony will be followed by a drinks reception, dinner & dancing. Arrival & welcome drinks will be at 4.00pm and the ceremony will begin at 4.30pm.
DRESS CODE - Black tie preferred
WEDDING DAY TRANSPORT
From Grand Hotel Minareto – a coach will depart at 3.15pm local time from the hotel reception.
From Ortigia – a coach will depart at 3.15pm from Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio
There are two options for transport to return to both the hotel and to Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio. The first coach will depart from Castello Solacium at 12.00am with two stops to both locations. Two coaches will depart from Castello Solacium at 2.00am, one coach going to the hotel and the other back to Parcheggio Molo Sant’Antonio. You can decide on the day which you’d like to take advantage of.
However, if you wish to sort transport yourselves that’s not a problem.
ORTIGIA TAXIS
There are plenty of taxis in and around Ortigia so you should always be able to find one.
However the following numbers are some local private taxis -
Marco - +393474786632
Maria +393661718455
AIRPORT TRAVEL INFORMATION
Options for travelling from the airport to Syracuse include car hire, public transport (buses) and taxi.
Taxi's in Sicily aren't the cheapest so we have done our best to arrange rates with a local company, see details below. However, during our latest trip we found that by looking online, we got much better rates.
TAXI INFORMATION
From Catania Airport to Ortigia/Siracusa and vice versa
Car up to 3 persons: 110,00 € vat included - one way
Minivan 4/8 persons: 150,00 € vat included – one way
To make a booking you must send an email to -info@taxitransfersicilia.it (Sandro Rubino), specifying as subject: Marica Events – Sasha and David Wedding.
It is recommended to book the taxi at least 1 week before your arrival.
In the email you must specify:
Date: Flight details: Destination address: Name and Last name of the guest: Number of passengers: Date and time for the way back transfer (from the hotel to the airport):Phone Number:
If you do not receive a reply from Sandro via email, you can contact him via telephone at +39 328 843 4403 (Sandro) or +39 360 408 513 (Sandro).
We're both so grateful that you will be joining us for this special time so please don't hesitate to ask us for any help or advice.
David - 07824 887 382
Sasha - 07879 630 506
PLEASE NOTE – For the Welcome Party and Wedding Day we can only accommodate named guests which are both adult only (we’re gutted Franco & Vinnie can’t make it either).
Our gift really is your presence and we couldn't feel more loved by the amount of people travelling to celebrate this special day with us.
However, If you do wish to give a wedding gift, we would greatly appreciate a contribution towards our Honeymoon.
Please note: we will not be performing the Greek Money dance.
If you are staying at the hotel, one of options available to reach Ortigia island is by boat. The taxi boat costs €15pp one way and €20pp for a round trip up until 8.00pm. After 8.00pm there is a supplement charge of €5pp, per hour ie - 8.00pm + €5pp, 9.00pm + €10pp etc. Of course you can still reach Ortigia by car/taxi but this is just another option available (we recommend to do it at least once as it is beautiful albeit much pricier than swimming)
Below is a list of restaurants & bars we've visited and have been recommended (make sure your browser is not translating Italian to English for this website).
Enjoy ...
Trattoria la Faglio
Pasticceria artale
Vibes
Era Ora
Don Camillo
Dioniso
Caseificio borderi
Caffè Minerva
Il Blu
Piano B
Cortile Verga
Antica Giudecca
Barcollo
Fratelli Burgio
Belfiore Gelato
Divino Mare
Pizza Schiticchio
Osteria Mariano