Syracuse Sea Spectacle: Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif, Swimming Breaks, and Historical Sightseeing
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Siracusa
Embark on a 3-hour sunset boat tour in Syracuse, exploring sea caves, historical landmarks, and the beautiful island of Ortigia. Enjoy a refreshing aperitif, swimming breaks, and expert guides.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maniace Castle - We will pass by the imposing Castello Maniace, made even more magical by the thousand shades of the sunset.

  • Isola di Ortigia - We will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia to allow you to enjoy the incredible view of the Cathedral and the church of Santa Lucia, two architectural masterpieces, as well as the Ponte Umberto I, which has connected Ortigia to the mainland since the second half of the 19th century. The characteristic small port and the arcane former Bourbon prison will not be missing in our itinerary. Continuing, you will see the Spanish walls and the magnificent Levante promenade in front of you, as we approach the Fortezza Vigliena and the famous Castello Maniace, one of the symbols of Syracuse.
    The Fonte Aretusa, the Lungomare Alfeo and the Porta Marina will be the next points of interest.

Note: The remaining tour time will be used for navigation and travel between attractions.

What's Included
  • Aperitif included
Additional Information

The upcoming voyage offers you the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of our beautiful city from the sea, spending a total of three peaceful hours. Initially, we’ll explore the northern part of Syracuse, which is famous for its sea caves and interesting rocks that resemble various animal shapes. We’ll then navigate around the island of Ortigia, taking in its historical features such as the former Bourbon prison, the Viliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace castle, the Levante and Alfeo seafronts, the Aretusa source, and Syracuse’s vast Port Grande. Throughout the journey, you’ll enjoy a variety of beverages, along with a delightful local aperitif prepared by our staff on board. The experience also includes multiple opportunities for bathroom breaks as we explore, and a tour guide.

Location
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli, 6
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christel_goode
Mar 17, 2024
Dolce Vita on the sea - Perfect tour to admire the beauty of Siracusa from the sea! Every member of the team was friendly and helpful, thanks to them! What's better than relaxing on a boat, sightseeing, while sipping a glass of Prosseco?
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Carolef7192la
Oct 23, 2023
Lovely sunset cruise - The sunset boat tour was great! The sunset was beautiful and the views of Ortigia and Siracusa at night were stunning. We didn't go swimming but a few did and the spot we stopped for a swim was lovely. We were also surprised by the amount of food and drink provided. It was really a wonderful trip.
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Tony
Oct 6, 2023
Would definitely do this again! - Awesome boat excursion. Time to swim in the sea and lunch on the boat. Wonderful views. This is one of the best things we did while in Ortigia/Siracusa.
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Dment422
Sep 11, 2023
Perfect sunset cruise! - Excellent captain, food, wine, music and VIEWS! Beautiful cruise. Interesting information was shared and truly excellent food served on board we were surprised with how delicious everything was.
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Stefy7702
Sep 9, 2023
Boat ride, caves and Ortigia island - We took a private tour where we were offered a platter of cheeses, cured meats and drinks, a tour inside the caves. Really competent staff both in maneuvering the boat (because the sea was rough) and in very detailed explanations and finally we took a swim near the Maniace castle. Highly recommended, really good.
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Sararv3958rx
Sep 9, 2023
Magnificent - Excellent tour, perfectly organized, the work team was super helpful and friendly. The boat ride was nothing short of wonderful, the skipper was also good at telling the story of Syracuse. What can I say, an experience that I highly recommend
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W1177wqmiriams
Sep 9, 2023
Boat trip - Fabulous excursion, very interesting itinerary and friendly and professional staff. They explained everything in great detail and we even took a dive.
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Ivansr74
Sep 9, 2023
Private tour - Stunning sunset boat tour with platter of cheeses, cured meats and drinks. Very smart guys, knowledge of the caves and very detailed explanations. Highly recommended
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Rossella
Aug 26, 2023
Ortigia 08/26/23 - The boat excursion to Ortigia was an amazing experience. Sailing along the picturesque coasts and observing the enchanting historical architecture was fascinating. Captain Salvo's expert guide provided us with interesting information on the local history and attractions along the route. We had the opportunity to explore hidden sea caves and stop in secluded coves to swim in the crystal clear waters. An experience that I would certainly recommend to anyone who wants to discover the beauty of Ortigia from the sea. Greetings to Stefano the best 🔝. Rossella and Michele
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450lillyg
Aug 26, 2023
Breathtaking sunset - An excursion to do absolutely if you come to Syracuse, the sunset is breathtaking, the spectacular coast, the sea is amazing and the staff are top, the price is absolutely right for three unforgettable hours ☀️☀️☀️☀️
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