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View of Ortigia's enchanting old town during a boat trip of Ortigia and its sea caves with Dolci Escursioni.Photo of the beautiful Sicilian sea you will see during a boat tour of Ortigia and its sea caves with Dolci Escursioni.
Dolci Escursioni Ortigia

Boat Trip along Ortigia and its Sea Caves

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Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English, French, Italian
Meeting place
Ortigia Island - Ortigia

At the port of Ortigia (Foro V. Emanuele II, 96100 Siracusa)

FREE cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Details

The enchanting city of Syracuse hides its oldest and most famous part in Ortigia. Come and discover it from the water with our boat trip along Ortigia and its sea caves in the company of our expert guide! During just one hour you will see all the artistic and natural beauty that characterizes this island, starting from the waterfront of its western part. On board one of our comfortable motorboat, we will circumnavigate the town, allowing you to enjoy the incredible view of the Duomo and the church of Santa Lucia, two architectural masterpieces. You will take numerous photographs of the historic Venetian Palace, as well as of the Umberto I Bridge, which has connected Ortigia to the mainland since the second half of the 19th century. The characteristic little harbour and the arcane former Bourbon prison will also not be missing from our itinerary. Continuing on, you will see the Spanish Walls and the magnificent Lungomare Levante in front of you, as we approach the Vigliena Fortress and the famous Maniace Castle, one of the symbols of Syracuse. The Fountain of Arethusa, the Alphaeus Promenade and the Porta Marina are the next points of interest you will admire, before heading towards the area's impressive sea caves. These magnificent rock formations enclose crystal-clear waters where you can swim and take a dip during a break. Observing the coral formations, stalactites and stalagmites inside will be an experience you will not easily forget! At the end of our intense adventure, we will take you back to the port.
Highlights - Breathtaking view of Ortigia from the water - Possibility to do a swimming stop in the sea caves - Comfortable traditional motorboat
Departure & Return We meet at the port of Ortigia 15 minutes before the booked departure time. For those arriving by car, the nearest paid car park is at Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli 4. Return is to the port of Ortigia.
Characteristics of the boat - Number of passengers: 12 - Sun-protected area - No restrooms - Accessible to strollers and wheelchairs - No pets allowed
Bring along - Beach towel - Swimsuit

Reviews

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4 reviews

Sonia · CoupleESSpain · June 2025
I don't recommend it if you're Spanish. It says it includes Spanish. They welcome you in Spanish, and as you board the boat, the captain, who doesn't speak Spanish and wasn't going to speak it either, tells me that if not, she'll be there for three hours instead of just a one-hour tour... that's not my problem. I paid for a boat ride with explanations in Spanish that I didn't receive. If you don't know English or Italian, stay away from this company. They'll ignore you. What a shame. I would have liked to understand something about the explanation, not just see three caves in two seconds and spend eight minutes swimming.
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Antonio · FamilyITItaly · July 2024
Kindness and competence. All perfect.
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Celia · CoupleESSpain · April 2024
The walk gives you a different image of Ortigia and the sea caves are beautiful. It's worth doing it.
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