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Syracuse boat Tour to Ortigia, the caves sea and Pillirina
Syracuse
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can begin to glimpse the unique colors of the Syracuse seabed and watch the small harbor of Syracuse, called Porto Santa Lucia. Continuing on, we'll see the historical Caves. Next, we will head into the small bay of the Due Frati (Two Brothers), where you will discover the legend of the two rocks. Continuing the tour towards Plemmirio (specifically Pillirina beach), a natural protected area, the largest on the eastern coast of Sicily. Returning toward the coast of Ortigia you'll see the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Academy of Architecture, and MANIACE CASTLE, entering one of the largest natural harbors in the world: THE PORTO GRANDE (GREAT HARBOR) OF SYRACUSE. You will also get to ob...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sunshade
Shower
Portable fridge
30/35-minute swim stop included in the 2-hour tour
Snorkeling
Music
Mance
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Euripide
The meating point its on the square Euripide you will found a boy or girl with a red jackets or red t-shirt! Please cam on the meeting point 10 minutes before the Departure! Or in our shop 20 minutes before in Corso Timoleonte 86A!
Return
Syracuse boat Tour to Ortigia, the caves sea and Pillirina
Syracuse
About
You can begin to glimpse the unique colors of the Syracuse seabed and watch the small harbor of Syracuse, called Porto Santa Lucia. Continuing on, we'll see the historical Caves. Next, we will head into the small bay of the Due Frati (Two Brothers), where you will discover the legend of the two rocks. Continuing the tour towards Plemmirio (specifically Pillirina beach), a natural protected area, the largest on the eastern coast of Sicily. Returning toward the coast of Ortigia you'll see the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Academy of Architecture, and MANIACE CASTLE, entering one of the largest natural harbors in the world: THE PORTO GRANDE (GREAT HARBOR) OF SYRACUSE. You will also get to ob...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sunshade
Shower
Portable fridge
30/35-minute swim stop included in the 2-hour tour
Snorkeling
Music
Mance
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Euripide
The meating point its on the square Euripide you will found a boy or girl with a red jackets or red t-shirt! Please cam on the meeting point 10 minutes before the Departure! Or in our shop 20 minutes before in Corso Timoleonte 86A!
Return
Itinerary
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Monument to Syracuse Fallen in Africa
Starting the tour we will see:
- The small port of Siracusa, called Porto Santa Lucia, named after our patron saint Saint Lucy
- The monument to the fallen
- The Dolphin Rock with its blue-colored cove, where you can start to glimpse the unique colors of the Siracusa seabed
- Continuing on, we'll visit the Capuchin Cave, the Coral Cave (also known as the "Ciauli" Cave), the Lovers' Cave (shaped like a heart), and the Spirit Cave
25 minutes
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Grotta Della Pillirina
We'll head to the Gulf of the Two Friars, where you'll admire and discover the legend of the two rocks and see two other rocks shaped like a camel and an elephant, with a breathtaking rocky and sandy seabed
- Continuing the tour to Plemmirio (specifically, the Pillirina beach), a natural area, you'll admire:
- The minaret
- An abandoned tuna farm
- A mussel, clam, and oyster farm, one of the largest on the eastern coast of Sicily
- 30/35-minute swim and Snorkeling opportunity stop included in the 2-hour tour
40 minutes
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Isola di Ortigia
Returning to the coast of Ortigia, along the Levante waterfront, you'll admire:
- The Church of the Holy Spirit
- The Academy of Architecture
- The Maniaci Castle
- Entering one of the largest natural ports in the world, the
Great Port of Siracusa, you'll see the Arethusa Fountain and the Marina
To conclude, the magnificent bridges of Siracusa:
- The Umbertino Bridge
- The Santa Lucia Bridge
- The New Bridge, which connect Siracusa to Ortigia, creating a link between the old and new cities
