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Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

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Sicily, Italy
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60 to 70 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

We will start from the bridges of Ortigia we will enter the “big port” of Syracuse and the beautiful alpheus promenade of Ortigia.Then we will go out of port to circumnavigate around the island and admire the monuments located along the coast.We will leave ortigia to head towards the coast north of Syracuse to go and see the beautiful sea caves.Then we will return from the “small port” to sail inside the Ortigia channel that divides the island from the city and we will pass under the bridges to return to the starting point.The visit is guided and there is a historical geographical explanation.It is also possible to make a stop for swimming.The tour lasts about 1 hour/1h 10.

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  • Historical geographical explanation
  • Guided boat tour

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    Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli
    4, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

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    Isola di Ortigia (pass by)

    Circumnavigation
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    Maniace Castle (pass by)

    Circumnavigation
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    Fonte Aretusa (pass by)

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    Syracuse Cathedral (pass by)

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    Ponte Umbertino (pass by)

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    Syracuse (pass by)

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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    Activity code: C-175767P1

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Historical geographical explanation
    • Guided boat tour

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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