Ortigia: Private Walking Tour and Boat Trip

Ortigia: Private Walking Tour and Boat Trip

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Discover the sunny Ortigia, the monuments, small streets, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy a refreshing lunch with local organic food and wine onboard a private boat.

Highlights

Marvel at antique and modern monuments in Ortigia
Explore caves onboard a boat
Enjoy lunch made of organic local produce and wine
Learn about the fascinating history
Take a refreshing swim in the cristaline waters of the Lonian Sea

Description

Discover the most important buildings and monuments, enjoy hidden corners of Ortigia and feel the exceptional atmosphere of Southern Italy visiting colorful fruit and fish markets. See the Greek Apollo Temple, Archimedes Square with neoclassical Fountain of Diana which displays the glorious past of Syracuse, the Cathedral Square, and Palazzo Beneventano. Pass through the Jewish Quarter and on to Arethusa Fountain. Then, reach the port where you will be presented to the boat commander and your marine adventure will begin. Sail along the coastline exploring beautiful limestone caves with a possibility to dive into crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea from the boat. Enjoy a traditional lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, mushrooms, vegetables, fresh bread, and homemade olive oil accompanied by excellent local wine.