Syracuse Ortigia Island Sea Caves and Plemmirio Boat Tour
Description
This 2-hour boat tour is designed for those who want to discover Syracuse from the sea in a relaxed and authentic way. The navigation follows the coast offering a privileged perspective on Ortigia, the Porto Grande and the sea caves, including the suggestive caves with corals, which follow one another along the way. On board, a local skipper shares stories, curiosities and legends related to the places visited, transforming every stretch of sailing into an immersive experience. The pace is quiet, ideal for enjoying the view, taking photographs and experiencing the sea away from the crowds.
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At the end of the island of Ortigia, the Guide will tell the strategic history of the castle, its defensive role and the main curiosities related to life on the island, leaving time for photographs and landscape observation.
Sailing in the Porto Grande of Syracuse you can admire one of the most picturesque natural ports in the Mediterranean. The Guide will illustrate the historical and strategic importance of the port, the main viewpoints and curiosities related to local maritime life, with moments dedicated to photos and relaxation.
Sailing along the coast you arrive at the Cave of Pillirina, one of the most suggestive and photographed marine areas of Syracuse. From the sea you can admire the entrance to the cave set in the rock, the high white cliffs and the crystal clear waters of intense colors. During the passage the Guide will share the history and legends related to this iconic place, offering time to take memorable photos and enjoy the view in total relaxation and take a dip
Sailing around the Island of Ortigia you can admire the historic heart of Syracuse from the sea, with its palaces overlooking the water, the ancient walls and the main monuments that draw its unique Listing. Along the way your Guide will tell you about the island's curiosities, history and traditions, while you can enjoy ideal views for photographs and moments of relaxation. An exclusive and evocative way to discover Ortigia from a different perspective, away from the crowds.
While sailing along the coast you reach the Cave with Corals, a stretch of coastline characterized by several consecutive sea caves carved into the limestone rock. In addition to the main cave, continuing along the way you can admire other natural cavities, each with different shapes and colors. From the sea you can see the rock walls, the shades of the water and the coral formations visible below the surface, which make this area particularly suggestive. The Guide will illustrate the geological and marine characteristics of the area, with time dedicated to photographs and relaxation during the passage.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable for all
Reviews(22)
The office is at the little beautiful beach in ortigia. I was with my 5 years old son. He loved it. Really nice people. Also the boat guide really trying to make the story. Nice swimming then nice grotto. The donky kong rocks is stunning and my son loves the go under the bridge. They made a special price for him. Fully recommend.
We greatly appreciated the kindness of those who accompanied us and those who welcomed us at the starting point. The same goes for Mrs. Laura, who was the one who drove the boat and provided us with precise and valuable information. We chose the two-hour tour that allowed us to visit the caves that characterize the perimeter of the city, take a memorable swim in crystal-clear waters, and admire from the sea the most significant places of the enchanting island of Ortigia and the wonderful Syracuse. Highly recommended!
It was absolutely the most beautiful day of our vacation! The itinerary is perfect, with stops at breathtaking coves and water so crystal clear it looks like a swimming pool. The boat was spotless and super comfortable, but the real added value was the crew: welcoming, professional, and always attentive to every detail.
From the time we met up with our boat driver, they were so helpful and kind, very experienced and very knowledgeable, this made the whole experience a fun and entertaining boat ride.
We booked spontaneous a one hour boat trip around island Ortiga and caves. It was great. We also had a very nice and experienced skipper explaining everything. He stopped at a very nice place and who wanted could go for a swim. Saying that we’ve been very lucky as we travelled outside main season so not too many boats been around the caves. We also got sent a free foto out our boat 😀 I can fully recommend Dolci Escursioni
We had a little bit of a language barrier, but that did not stop us from enjoying the trip! The boat captain was very nice. So was the gentleman at the stand where we checked in.
In planning for our Ortigea stay, we knew we wanted to experience Ortigea from the water, not just on foot. (Note: many trips also trips include walking around Oritigea. Since we were staying there, we wanted to be only on the boat). There are so many operators that it was difficult to select one. Dolci Escursioni was definitely the right choice and the boat tour was one of the best days on our amazing Sicily vacation. From the start, communication via WhatsApp was prompt and consistent, answering all our questions. Although booked as a group tour, the boat wasn't crowded. Its hard to adequately describe the setting - magical, serene, dramatic cliffs, clear turquoise sea. Our captain, Franco, was warm, knowledgeable about the history and shared incredible swimming spots. As far as value, it was fair and so worth it. Grazie Mille!
Exceptionally kind, friendly service. After high winds and rough seas forced the operator to cancel my original trip with an opportunity for a swim, he offered me a discount and arranged a lovely hour long boat tour along Ortigia's coast with visits to the sea caves. The Captain's knowledge and skill were also excellent.
Our original tour was amended because of numbers, but we were informed in a timely manner and given a choice of a different boat tour, with a slight increased time difference, at no additional cost. We were happy to take that arrangement and thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our search for some dolphin activity took us out of the harbour with wind and sea water in our faces, but the views were spectacular. Even though we didn't see dolphins, our captain slowed the boat down as we turned back towards the east coast of Siracuse, towards the caves. What a wonderful way to see Ortigia and Siracuse from a different perspective and really worth it. Bring a jacket, and expect a little sea spray as you race over the beautiful water. We highly recommend this tour.
Beautiful hike made this morning. has detailed us the beauties of Ortigia. Great guide, prepared, kind and helpful. Wonderful experience that I recommend to everyone.
