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Circumnavigate Ortigia by boat, explore Plemmirio’s vivid sea caves and enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch on board. This easy 4-hour coastal tour blends history, geology and a refreshing swim in crystal waters.
Circumnavigate Ortigia by boat, explore Plemmirio’s vivid sea caves and enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch on board. This easy 4-hour coastal tour blends history, geology and a refreshing swim in crystal waters.
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Operated by Deep Sarina · Syracuse, Sicily
You push off from Ortigia’s stone quay and the city peels away behind you—baroque facades narrowing into alleys, the Maniace Castle watching the harbor like an old guard. The boat slips east, then north, and the sea dares you with sudden cobalt pockets where light hits the water.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to board the boat and climb in/out for a swim.
Yes—there’s a scheduled swim stop in Plemmirio’s bays; bring swimwear and a towel.
A typical Sicilian lunch with beverages is included as stated; minors receive soft drinks.
Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and the tour is listed as easy for all fitness levels.
The itinerary includes close approaches to sea caves; whether you enter depends on sea conditions and the guide’s safety assessment.
Ortigia is the ancient heart of Syracuse, originally a Greek settlement; landmarks like the Maniace Castle and Aretusa spring reflect layers of Greek, Roman and later rule.
Plemmirio is a marine-protected area—respect no-take zones, avoid anchoring on reefs, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce local impact.
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