Evening boat tour to the island of Ortigia
Highlights
- Enjoy the view of the lights of Syracuse on a one-hour evening boat trip.
- Skirt the island of Ortigia and discover its charms with a local skipper.
- Admire the Duomo, Maniace Castle and the Spanish Walls from the perspective of the sea.
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Full description
Discover the charms of Syracuse with aone-hour evening boat excursion. Skirt theisland of Ortigia and admire its natural and architectural beauty while being guided by the local skipper.
Spend a pleasant evening enjoying the cool sea breeze and admiring the Cathedral, Maniace Castle and Vigliena Fortress from a unique perspective. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
The rendezvous is at the Foro Vittorio Emanuele II embarkation point in Syracuse. Upon arrival, we will be welcomed by the skipper and , once we are all on board, we will set off on our tour.
We will sail along theisland of Ortigia, considered one of the pearls of the Mediterranean. In this small strip of land, only one square kilometre in size and connected to the mainland by two bridges, lies the oldest part of the city of Syracuse.
From the boat we will be able to admire the lights of the city and distinguish the majestic profile of the Maniace Castle, considered one of the best preserved examples of architecture from the Swabian period, and the cathedral that dominates the upper part of the island.
The skipper will also show us the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, the Venetian Palace and the Spanish Walls, telling us many interesting facts about these places.
The excursion will last a total of one hour.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is for everyone, without age limits. The boat is wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The excursion takes place from June to September, weather permitting.
Small and medium-sized dogs are welcome on board.
Recommended clothing
- Swimwear
- Swimsuit
Don't forget to bring
- Camera
- Beach towel
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.
