Boat tours and snorkeling at the island of Ortigia
Highlights
- Experience a dream excursion to the island of Ortigia with a 2-hour boat tour.
- Discover the most beautiful sea caves in Syracuse, from the Cave of Corals to the Cave of Love.
- Dive off the boat, snorkel and enjoy a delicious aperitif on board.
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Full description
If you want to spend a few hours away from the crowded beaches, this boat tour is the ideal choice to spend a fun couple of hours discovering the most picturesque parts of the island of Ortigia and the Syracuse coastline.
You will explore the most characteristic spots in the area, such as the Maiace Castle, the Cathedral, and Fonte Aretusa. You will visit the sea caves of Syracuse, extremely impressive natural formations where you can dive into the water and snorkel.
We are sure that this tour will captivate you! What are you waiting for to book your place?
What we will do
The rendezvous is in Syracuse, at the time selected during the booking process. Upon our arrival, we will be welcomed by the skipper and seated on the 8-metre boat. When the whole group is on board, our tour will begin.
First of all we will circumnavigate theisland of Ortigia admiring the ancient buildings that stand out over the city of Syracuse, such as the great Maiace Castle and the Cathedral. We will be enchanted by the wonder of Fonte Aretusa and the Grand Harbour, one of the most striking natural bays in the Mediterranean.
Afterwards, we will move on to explore other special features of the Syracuse coastline, including the unmissable sea caves. Near these, we will make a half-hour swimming and snorkelling stop, thanks to which we will come into contact with an underwater world rich in fauna and flora.
Back on board, we will visit the interior of the caves. Some of them are truly spectacular, such as the Cave of Love with its unique heart shape. During the tour we will also be offered a small aperitif with fresh fruit and Prosecco DOP.
The excursion lasts a total of two hours.
Who it is aimed at
The hike is simple and suitable for everyone, with no age limit.
Other information
The tour is bookable from May to October and will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 2 participants.
Children aged 6 to 12 can participate in the activity at a reduced cost of €5 (payable locally), while infants and children under 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
- Snorkelling kit
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Syracuse
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
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.
