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Boat tours to the island of Ortigia and sea caves

Boat tours to the island of Ortigia and sea caves

Duration
1 hour

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Flexible

Participants
From 1 to 12

Highlights

  • Discover the island of Ortigia and the caves of Syracuse on a one-hour boat tour.
  • Visit the Coral Cave, the Cave of Love and take beautiful photos.
  • Enjoy light refreshments on board and a dip in the clear blue sea.
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Full description

If you fancy spending a unique and special time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you absolutely cannot miss the boat tour to the Island of Ortigia and the sea caves. It will be an opportunity to admire Syracuse's most suggestive places from an enviable position!

The one-hour tour will take you to the Grand Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean, the Umbertino Bridge and the Arethusa Spring.

You will also have the opportunity to admire some sea caves along the Syracuse coast, such as the famous Grotta dell'amore. Finally, you can take a swim in the blue sea of Sicily. We are waiting for you!

What we will do

The rendezvous is in Syracuse. Upon our arrival, the skipper will be waiting for us and, once everyone is on board, we will set off on a boat tour of Ortigia.

The first point we will reach will be the Grand Harbour, one of the most striking natural bays in the Mediterranean where we will admire luxurious yachts and one of the facades of the Duomo. We will then continue our tour arriving at Fonte Aretusa, a stretch of water that meets the Ionian Sea and the imposing Maiace Castle.

Afterwards, we will head out into the open sea to the sea caves. We will be offered fresh fruit and drinks and, near the caves, we will take a 10-minute swim break. Back on board, we will visit the Capuchin Cave, the Coral Cave and the Stalactite Cave, so called because its interior is characterised by peculiar limestone forms.

Finally, we will be enchanted by the Cave of Love, to be immortalised in beautiful photographs. We will then return to our starting point. The tour lasts one hour in total.

Who it is aimed at

The excursion is suitable for everyone and there is no age limit.

The boat is accessible to people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties.

Other information

The tour is available from May to October and will be confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants.

Children up to the age of 5 participate free of charge.

The boat is 8.30 metres long and is equipped with a shower, awning and mini fridge.

Recommended clothing

  • Swimwear
  • Beachwear

Don't forget to bring

  • Beach towel
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sun cream

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What is included

  • Skipper
  • Fuel
  • Refreshment with fruit and drinks

How it works

  • Book
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  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Syracuse

Syracuse
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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