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Siracusa : Island of Ortigia and the Sea Caves with Prosecco

4.7  / 586 reviews
Activity provider:18 Isola Bella srls
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Siracusa : Island of Ortigia and the Sea Caves with Prosecco
Activity provider:18 Isola Bella srls
4.7  / 586 reviews

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip full of history, monuments, sea caves on this guided tour. See the heart-shaped cave and the fortress of Castello Maniace, tasting a glass of Prosecco on board.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English, Italian
Audio guide included
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Siracusa Escursioni 18 Isola Bella

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    Island of Ortigia

    Guided tour, Wine tasting, Swimming, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Siracusa Escursioni 18 Isola Bella

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • A journey to discover the natural beauty of the region
  • 3 natural sea caves with interesting shapes
  • Places of interest such as Castello Maniace and Fonte Aretusa
  • Take a relaxing bath during the excursion

Full description

The boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the Sea Caves is the right opportunity to explore and be fascinated by the beauty of nature and history of this island. Our tour starts from the Umbertino Bridge heading towards the Porto Piccolo of Syracuse (Lo Sbarcadero), dedicated to our patron saint S. Lucia. From there we will go to three natural sea caves, one of which is heart-shaped. Subsequently we will continue towards the eastern seafront of the island, we will admire the imposing fortress in the heart of the ancient city, the Maniace Castle. We will continue the excursion with further important monuments such as the Fonte Aretusa, a fresh water spring that meets the Ionian Sea, there will be the possibility of a refreshing bath in these crystalline waters enjoying a unique experience. We will finish the tour returning from the Porto Grande (La Marina), passing under the Ponte Umbertino. - The tour includes a toast with a glass of prosecco -

Includes

  • Audio Guide
  • A glass of PROSECCO
  • Safety on-board equipment (floating ring and life jackets).
  • Fresh water shower with the possibility of rinsing from the saltiness.
  • Awning to protect yourself from the sun's rays.
  • New cushions and ladder.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Flip-flops

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Bring your swimsuit and towel with you.
  • Bring your ticket with you to enter the attraction.
  • The supplier may cancel the activity due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • To book you must be an adult or accompanied by an adult.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Kyle – United States9 September 2024  – Verified booking
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Richard – Uruguay9 September 2024  – Verified booking
Estuvo tal cual lo descripción del paseo, vale la pena
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom9 September 2024  – Verified booking
It was lovely apart from all the smoking and vaping whilst on the trip.
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