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If you are wondering what to do in Syracuse, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Sicilian sea, with an excursion to discover Ortygia and the Sea Caves. Admiring Ortygia by boat allows you to admire some of its most significant monuments and historic buildings: the Venetian Palace, the Umberto I Bridge and the Small Port, the former Bourbon Prison, the Spanish walls and the Lungomare di Levante, the Viliena Fortress, the Maniace Castle and the Fonte Aretusa. You will continue with the exploration of the sea caves on the north side of Syracuse: you will go into the caves, so you can admire stalactites, stalagmites, and coral formations up close. This excursion in Ortygia will also offer you the opportunity, in non-adverse weather conditions, to take a short stop for a dip, where the water is bluer. Do not miss the opportunity to discover from the sea the city which Cicerone loved to call the largest and most beautiful Greek city.
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About Ortygia boat ride
About Ortygia boat ride
The Ortygia boat ride is a tour that will allow you to enjoy the Sicilian sea, discovering the beauty of Ortygia Island and its sea caves. Seeing Ortygia by boat offers the chance to admire some of its most important monuments and historic buildings, including the opportunity to explore the sea caves on the northern side of Syracuse up close, and perhaps even stop for a swim in the clear blue sea. Cicerone once called this Greek city the largest and most beautiful.
Why Ortygia boat ride is a must
This boat ride is a unique opportunity to view Ortygia's important monuments and historic buildings from a sea perspective, explore the sea caves on the northern side of Syracuse up close, and have the chance to stop for a swim in the clear blue sea.
Top things to do at Ortygia boat ride
The main activities include viewing the Venetian Palace, Umberto I Bridge, the small port, the former Bourbon Prison, the Spanish walls and Lungomare di Levante, Viliena Fortress, Maniace Castle, and Fonte Aretusa. Additionally, you will explore the sea caves on the northern side of Syracuse, entering to see stalactites, stalagmites, and coral reefs up close, with the opportunity to swim in the clear blue waters.
Know Before You Go
This tour offers the opportunity to stop for a swim in the clear blue waters if the weather conditions are suitable. Exploring the city from the sea is an experience Cicerone once praised, calling Syracuse the largest and most beautiful Greek city.