Private boat tour to the island of Ortigia, caves and Pillirina beach
Highlights
- Discover the wonders of the Syracuse coast on board a boat for you and your group
- Admire the island of Ortigia with its Spanish walls and Maniace Castle dominating the panorama
- Take a dip in the waters of the Pillirina beach in the Plemmirio marine protected area
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Full description
Book your own boat and enjoy a two-hour sail along the beautiful Syracuse coastline. You will sail along the coastline, dotted with numerous caves and hidden coves.
The boat will then head towards the island of Ortigia, whose beauty you can admire from a marine perspective. You will enjoy views of the Spanish walls, the Swabian fortress of Maniace, and the Arethusa Spring.
The tour includes a swim stop in one of the most beautiful bays on the Syracuse coast: the Pillirina beach, 'pilgrim' in Syracuse dialect. Are you ready to go?
What we will do
We will meet at the small port of Syracuse, where our boat is docked. Once we have taken our seats, we will set off on our private tour of the Syracuse coastline.
The boat will take us along the coastline with its cliffs that form true natural sculptures. We will discover the many caves that characterise the coast, such as the suggestive cave of love, with its heart-shaped opening.
We will then push on to the Plemmirio Reserve, to take a swim in the enchanting setting of the Pillirina beach. Legend has it that the beach was the refuge of two young lovers, he a fisherman and she a young woman from a wealthy family. When the lover did not return from a fishing trip, the poor girl decided to rejoin him by throwing herself into the sea, thus transforming the bay into a legendary place.
Snorkelling masks will be available on board foruse during the bathing stop, and water, prosecco or wine for a toast in company.
Returning to Syracuse we will circumnavigate the pearl of the city: the Island of Ortigia, connected to the mainland by two bridges. We will admire its architectural beauty, from the Spanish walls to the Maniace Castle and the Arethusa Spring. The boat will then sail under the Ponte Santa Lucia bridge and the romantic Ponte Umberto bridge with its wrought-iron lampposts dating back to the 19th century, until we return to the embarkation pier.
The entire tour lasts a total of two hours.
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is suitable for everyone, without age limits.
The boat allows participants in wheelchairs. To request boarding for passengers with reduced mobility, please inform the skipper at the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email.
Other information
The tour is held throughout the year, weather- and sea conditions permitting, and is reserved for private groups of up to 10 participants.
The boat used for the tour is an 8.50-metre-long motor boat and is equipped with all amenities to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable excursion, including a canopy, fresh water shower, first aid kit, stereo and life jackets. A limited number of snorkelling masks are available on board; it is recommended to bring your own.
In addition, small dogs are allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Snorkelling kit (if possessed)
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
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 for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a 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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.
