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Two boats with red canopies navigating through a narrow waterway between rocky cliffs. 1
A coastal fortification with a boat on the water. 2
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A boat with a red canopy sailing near a rocky coastline. 5
By Dolci Escursioni

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Be enchanted by the wonderful island of Ortigia
    • Discover Fonte Aretusa and its legendary freshwater source
    • Explore sea caves and observe stalactites and stalagmites
    • Pass under the Umbertino Bridge
    • Circle Maniace Castle, one of the most important monuments

Activity location

    • Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Isola di Ortigia, Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | In front of the small beach at Fonte Aretusa, recognizable by a Dolci Escursioni information point.
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
NZ$50.18 x 2 AdultsNZ$100.36
Total
Price is NZ$100.36

Gruppo

  • English
Price details
NZ$240.86 x 2 TravellersNZ$481.72
Total
Price is NZ$481.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Expert skipper on board
  • Inclusions
    Sea cave photo stops
  • Inclusions
    Swim stop
  • Inclusions
    Availability of snorkelling masks for hire directly on board
  • Inclusions
    View of the town during the ride
  • Inclusions
    Passage under the bridge
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets
  • Inclusions
    Sunshade tent
  • Inclusions
    Shower on board
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks are not included but there are some structures next to the boarding where you can buy them

What you can expect

  • During this guided tour you will see the following monuments and historical buildings: Venetian Palace, Umberto I bridge, small harbour, Bourbons prison, old Spanish walls and Eastern seafront, Viliena Fortress, Jewish Quarter, Maniace Castle, Aretusa Source, Cathedral, St. Lucy alla Badia Church, Alfeo seafront and Porta Marina.
    Then we will continue our tour along the coast to visit the sea caves and you can live a unique experience: the boat will go into the sea caves which is the best place to admire stalactites, stalagmites and corals. Some of these caves have peculiar shapes that you will recognise by approaching them, such as Dionisio's ear cave, Lovers cave which has a heart shape and the Doves cave.
    Last but not least, if you wish, you can also have the chance to enjoy a stop for swimming in our crystal waters.

Location

Activity location

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    • Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Isola di Ortigia, Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | In front of the small beach at Fonte Aretusa, recognizable by a Dolci Escursioni information point.
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Isola di Ortigia, Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | In front of the small beach at Fonte Aretusa, recognizable by a Dolci Escursioni information point.
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Isola di Ortigia, Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | In front of the small beach at Fonte Aretusa, recognizable by a Dolci Escursioni information point.
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy