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Navigate around Ortigia Island, attached to Syracuse, on a scenic cruise. See beachfront landmarks like Castello Maniace, and sail into the peculiarly shaped sea caves on the north side of the city.

Highlights

• Let yourself be enchanted by the wonderful island of Ortigia.
• Fonte Aretusa with its legendary fresh water source
• We will explore sea caves along the coast to observe stalactites, stalagmites.
• Typical passage under the Umbertino bridge
• We will circumnavigate the Maniace Castle, one of the most important monuments.

Description

During this guided tour you will see the following monuments and historical buildings: Venetian Palace, Umberto I bridge, small harbour, Bourbons prison, old spanish walls and Eastern seafront, Viliena Fortress, Jewish Quarter, Maniace Castle, Aretusa Source, Cathedral, St. Lucy alla Badia Church, Alfeo seafront and Porta Marina. Then we will continue our tour by the coast to the sea caves visit and you can live a unique experience: the boat will go into the sea caves wich is the best place to admire stalactites, stalagmites and corals. Some of these caves have peculiar shapes that you will recognize by approaching them, as Dionisio's ear cave, Lovers cave wich has a heart shape and the Doves cave. Last but not least, if you wish, you can also have the chance to enjoy a stop for swimming in our crystal waters.

Includes

Guide Sea cave photo stops Swim stop View of the town during the ride Passage under the bridge

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund