Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit

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If you are wondering what to do in Syracuse, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Sicilian sea, with an excursion to discover Ortygia and the Sea Caves.

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Highlights

  • See Ortygia Island by boat
  • Discover more about myths and legends
  • Explore the enchanting grottos
  • Choose between a shared group or private boat ride

Description

Meet your skipper at the convenient meeting point. A boat ride around Ortigia is one of the best ways to visit this beautiful place: between the sound of the wind and the intoxicating smell of the sea you will discover one of the jewels of the Sicilian tourist panorama. Admiring Ortigia by boat will allow you to admire some of its most significant monuments and historic buildings: the Venetian Palace, the Umberto I Bridge and the Small Port, the former Bourbon Prison, the Spanish walls and the Lungomare di Levante, the Viliena Fortress, the Maniace Castle and the Fonte Aretusa. Continue with the exploration of the sea grottos (the Capuchin Latomie, the Ear of Dionysius, the Heart-Shaped Lovers', and the Holy Spirit grottos) on the north side of Syracuse, entering the caves and admiring stalactites, stalagmites, and coral formations up close. This excursion in Ortygia will also offer you the opportunity, in non-adverse weather conditions, to take a short stop for a dip, where the water is a deep blue.

Includes

Guided boat tour Swimming stop Italian and English-speaking skipper

Important Information

  • The captain cannot wait for late arrivals and no refund will be issued in case of delays The captain could cancel the excursion on the basis of adverse weather conditions The excursion time may vary according to the season: from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (from April 1 to October 31); from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (from January 1 to March 31/November and December)

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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