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Boat tours to Ortigia Island and the Sea Caves of Siracusa

Boat tours to Ortigia Island and the Sea Caves of Siracusa

Duration
1 hour

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Last minute

Participants
From 1 to 12

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of Ortigia Island and the Sea Caves of Syracuse on a one-hour boat tour.
  • Visit the Lovers' Cave, admire the Maniace Castle and swim in the clear waters of the Arethusa Spring.
  • Enjoy a totally relaxing time on a skippered and fully equipped boat.
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Full description

Give your summer a boost with the one-hour boat tour to the Island of Ortigia and the Sea Caves of Syracuse. It will be an opportunity to enjoy a totally relaxing trip, surrounded by the wonders of a place that will leave you speechless.

TheIsland of Ortigia is the oldest part of Syracuse and is characterised by a few rocks rising to the surface of the water. You will admire the Levante promenade, small and very close to the city, and the Fountain of Arethusa, a pool of fresh water that reaches the island by underground pathways and then flows into the sea.

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to relax and get to know, from an enviable position, the most picturesque part of Sicily.

What we will do

The meeting is at the Syracuse infopoint. After completing the various reception formalities and meeting the skipper, we will reach the Porto Umbertino where we will board the 8-metre boat.

Once ready, we will set off for the ancient port of Syracuse, dedicated to the patron saint Santa Lucia, and head for the suggestive Sea Caves. For example, we will see the Grotta degli innamorati (Lovers' Grotto), so called because of its peculiar heart shape.

The tour will also take us to admire the Levante promenade on the island of Ortigia, the Maniace Castle, a fortress dominating ancient Syracuse, and the Arethusa Spring, a pool of fresh water intertwined with the Ionian Sea. Here, those who wish can dive off the boat to enjoy a swim in the turquoise sea.

The tour lasts a total of one hour and ends with the return to the starting point.

Who it is aimed at

The hike is simple and suitable for everyone, with no age limit. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women from the seventh month onwards. The boat is not wheelchair accessible.

Other information

The tour can be booked from May to September and is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.

The boat is 8.20 metres long and equipped with an awning, stereo, platform, table and all necessary safety equipment.

Children aged 0 to 3 years can participate free of charge.

Recommended clothing

Beachwear

Don't forget to bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Beach towel
  • Sun cream
  • Snorkelling kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

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What is included

  • Skipper
  • Fuel

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  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 12 months from the date of purchase

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the 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 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 last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. 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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