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Syracuse: Sea Caves and Ortigia Boat Tour, Papyrus Excursion

By Papyrus Excursion
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Free cancellation available
Price is £17 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the natural and architectural beauty of Ortigia
  • Explore the picturesque sea caves, especially the heart-shaped cave
  • Be captivated by ancient tales about the Fountain of Arethusa
  • A single captain, Roberto, whose name is a guarantee, will be your stress-relief resource.
  • Boarding point is the same as the meeting point

Activity location

    • Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Largo Porta Marina, 2, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | Papyrus Excursion Info Point, right next to the Porta Marina monument
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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Syracuse: boat tour of sea caves and Ortigia, Papyrus Excursion

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
£17.25 x 2 Adults£34.50
Total
Price is £34.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A skipper
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Swim stop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Commentary on local history and landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour 20-minute tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Relaxation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stress relief

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Fishing, Intoxication, Making fire
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with motion sickness, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Simona will welcome you at the info point, and after a brief explanation of the tour on the map, also available in English and French, you will be escorted to the boarding point, which is located right on site so you don't have to walk in the sun. There, after a welcome from Captain Roberto, you will set off to explore the island of Ortigia, with all its landmarks seen from the sea: the Marina promenade, the Cathedral, the Aretusa Fountain, Maniace Castle, and the entire Levante waterfront. The boat will then turn towards the northeast coast of the new city of Syracuse, where you will be able to admire the high rocky cliffs and the caves, which, thanks to this type of vessel, you will also be able to explore from the inside. During the cruise, there will also be an opportunity to stop and swim in our crystal-clear waters. On the way back, we will return from Porto Piccolo, passing through the picturesque passage under the 3 bridges that connect Ortigia to the mainland, and you will be dropped off at your starting point.
Please note: There is no tour guide on board; instead, the friendly captain himself will provide some explanations in English and French, although he does not speak these languages fluently.

We will be waiting for you 20 minutes before the tour to check you in at our “Papyrus Excursion” stand located at Largo Porta Marina, 2, right next to the Porta della Marina monument.

Location

Activity location

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    • Syracuse
    • Syracuse, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Largo Porta Marina, 2, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia | Papyrus Excursion Info Point, right next to the Porta Marina monument
    • Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy