Dinghy tour from Avola to Ortigia with aperitif
Highlights
- Visit the ancient village of Ortigia and discover some of Syracuse's most beautiful beaches.
- Cross the Plemmirio Nature Reserve and dive into its crystal-clear waters.
- Enjoy a delicious Sicilian aperitivo with arancini, focaccine and fresh fruit.
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Full description
Enjoy a wonderful dinghy tour to discover the beauty of the Syracuse coastline: from Avola to Ortigia via the Plemmirio Nature Reserve and many other incredible places.
Spend half a day away from the crowded lidos and visit by sea the most beautiful beaches and most characteristic places on the coast of south-eastern Sicily.
The tour includes several stops for swimming, a stop to visit theisland of Ortigia, and a delicious Sicilian aperitif on board.
What we will do
The rendezvous is at the tourist harbour in Avola (SR). Here you will find the skipper ready to welcome you on board a state-of-the-art, comfortable dinghy, and after a brief introductory briefing you will set off in a northerly direction, towards Syracuse.
The itinerary includes several stops along the coast, including the tuna fishery at Avola, the beach at Fontane Bianche, theisland of Ognina, the beach atArenella, the Plemmirio nature reserve, the Miniace Castle, Fonte Aretusa, and finally theisland of Ortigia.
There will be several stops for swimming and a stop to visit Ortigia, the island of Syracuse, with its ancient architecture emerging from the crystal-clear turquoise sea. On board the dinghy, a Sicilian aperitif of arancini, focaccine, fresh fruit, soft drinks, beer or prosecco will then be served.
The excursion lasts a total of 5½ hours and ends with the return to the port of Avola.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is open to all, without age limits.
Other information
This activity is available from the end of June to the beginning of September, weather permitting, and is confirmed with a minimum of 8 participants.
The excursion takes place on board a latest-generation 798 dinghy equipped with ample space, comfortable seating and every comfort needed to make the experience at sea a pleasant one. At 8 metres long and 2.8 metres wide, it is equipped with awning, stereo system, fresh water shower, ladder for access to the water, stern sundeck, USB socket, stereo system and fridge. The maximum capacity is 26 people, but we recommend not exceeding 12 people in order to be comfortable.
What is included
How it works
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
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Meeting point
Avola, 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.
