Palermo: Vintage Yacht Tour of the Gulf with Aperitif

Palermo: Vintage Yacht Tour of the Gulf with Aperitif

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Explore the Gulf of Palermo on a cruise aboard a vintage yacht. Stop at some of the most beautiful places along the coast, snorkel near Addaura, and enjoy an aperitif with wine on board.

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Highlights

Tour along the Palermo coast
Turquoise and sandy sea of Mondello
Cave of the Queen Acquasanta, part of a complex of the caves thermal

Description

Set sail for a four-hour tour along the Palermo coast aboard an elegant and comfortable renovated yacht from the 1960s. Get on board and discover a fascinating story, that of the sea that embraces Palermo and of the captain of the boat Pajarita V, a 14-meter, a comfortable and super elegant motor yacht that will take you to discover the Palermo coast for about 5 hours. Onboard it is offered an aperitif, during the boat tour you stop at all the most beautiful places on the coast: the Cave of the Queen Acquasanta, part of a complex of the caves thermal into which he loved to bathe Carolina of Austria, the rocky blue sea of Punta Priola all'Addaura, and the turquoise and sandy sea of Mondello. On board mask in the rich waters of the Gulf of Palermo. Dive or relax onboard and spend time chatting with Captain Francesco and discover his story focused on the sea. Years in the navy, onboard in peacekeeping missions in the Persian Gulf, during the war in Bosnia, experiences that marked his sensitivity, such as the desire to reclaim the seas from unexploded bombs that are still found in the Sicilian seabed. If you want you can organize the baptism of the sea with a professional scuba diving instructor, diving can take place in the Addaura canyon (near the Roosevelt marina), full of pottery and anchors tuna, or at Arenella, to discover an ancient wreck. Itinerary: Start from the ancient and picturesque Port of the Cove with all boats moored in that small 'U' shape. Thanks to the slow sailing you can enjoy the panorama of Palermo from the sea. Pass through the seaside villages of Arenella where you can admire Villino 4 laces of the Florios and Tonnara Bordonaro always owned by the Florio family, which between the 19th and early 20th centuries, was one of the richest families in Italy. Cirmumnavigate the scenic Monte Pellegrino continuing the navigation along the Addaura coast, a seaside village characterized by the presence of numerous coves immersed in a beautiful and crystal clear sea. In the Gulf of Mondello there will be the first bathing stop and then return toward Palermo where a second stop is scheduled either at the Grotte della Regina or the Grotte della Vergine Maria where an aperitif will be served. The location of the bathing stop changes depending on sea conditions and the number of boats present.