Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio Reserve
Highlights
- Come to Syracuse and enjoy a fantastic 2-hour boat tour along the Syracuse coastline
- Admire the caves in the area and snorkel at the Pillirina beach
- Enchanted by the sight of the island of Ortigia and the architectural beauty it houses
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Full description
Cannoli are just one of Sicily's attractions: the Syracuse coastline is equally unmissable! Embark on a fabulous boat tour to discover the beautiful island of Ortigia and its sights such as Castello Maniace and the Fountain of Arethusa.
Cruise along the coastline and stop at the sea caves that characterise the area, then head to the Plemmiro Reserve for a swim at the enchanting Pillirina beach and some snorkelling.
The panorama will captivate you and this tour will become your favourite memory of your holiday in Sicily!
What we will do
We will meet at the small port of Syracuse, where our skipper will be waiting for us. Once we have taken our places on the boat, he will explain the day's programme. Immediately afterwards we will be ready to set off on a fabulous tour of the Syracuse coastline.
We will sail along the coastline, admiring the cliffs of the coastline that form true natural sculptures. We will discover the caves that characterise the area such as the suggestive Grotta dell'Amore with its heart-shaped opening.
We will then push on to the Plemmirio Reserve for a 30-minute 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 mysterious and fascinating place. During the stop we will take the opportunity to explore the magnificent waters of the area, ideal for snorkelling.
Returning to Syracuse we will circumnavigate the enchanting 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. Finally, the boat will sail under the Ponte Santa Lucia bridge and the Ponte Umberto bridge with its wrought-iron street lamps dating back to the 19th century, before returning to the embarkation pier.
The activity, including bathing stops, will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 may participate subject to signing a waiver by a responsible adult.
Children up to 6 years of age participate free of charge but occupy a berth: to communicate their presence, please contact the facility using the contact details you will receive in your booking confirmation email.
The boat is accessible to people in wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties: to communicate their presence, please contact the facility using the contact details you will receive in your booking confirmation email.
Other information
The activity is available from mid-May to the end of October and will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 2 participants.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. Free and paid parking spaces are available nearby.
Theboat on which the activity will take place is an 8.50 m motorboat, equipped with a canopy, freshwater shower, stereo, life jackets and first aid kit. A limited number of snorkelling kits are also available on board.
Small dogs are allowed on board the boat.
Recommended clothing
- Swimming costume
- Beachwear
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 booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
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.