Ortigia Island and sea caves 1-hour boat tour

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Place: Syracuse

Duration: 1 hour

Language: English, Italian

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Wheelchair accessible

Pet friendly

Do this because

Admire the best of the island of Ortigia i 1-hour boat tour
Explore its picturesque caves
Enjoy a swim in the clear waters

What to expect

Having only 1 hour to spare, this is the perfect solution!

After boarding, you will head to the great harbor, embraced by the beautiful island of Ortigia. You will start to see the majesty of the great harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, you will pass by the forum italico where you will admire the luxurious Yachts and above you will see a part of the facade of the cathedral the Duomo.

Immediately after that you will see from the sea the Arethusa fountain with its charm and the immense Maniace Castle that shows us the exit of the harbor. Going out into the open sea, you will continue to admire to see the beautiful face of Ortigia as seen from the sea, with its colorful facades, majestic churches and protective walls.

Leaving the island, you'll head to the north coast of Syracuse where, between sips of fresh juice and tastings of excellent fresh fruit, you'll approach the caves where you'll stop for a nice 10-minute swim. Next, you'll enter the various caves: cave of the Capuchins, cave of the coral and finally grotta grande, also known as the cave of stalactites.