Avola: Private Boat to the Caves of Syracuse Aperitif Snorkeling

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Departure from Avola, heading north, first stop to admire the remains of the old tuna trap of Avola; then stop in front of the white cliff of Gallina and Arenella. follows the snorkeling at the Plemmirio Marine Reserve with fins, masks and snorkel provided by Sicily Boats.
Next stops the caves of Syracuse including the cave of lovers, cave of Pillirina, turtle cave, cave of stalactites, cave of glasses.
Then stop on land in Ortigia and aperitif on board with arancini, scones, fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine!
We will then begin the return crossing by stopping near the Maniace Castle of Ortigia, then the bay of Fontane Bianche and finally we will reach the port of departure.
total sailing time is about 2 hours and 25 minutes, the rest of the time is dedicated to bathing stops and visiting Ortigia.

What's included

Sicilian aperitif (arancini, scones, fresh seasonal fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine)
Fins Mask Mouthpiece

towels, sunscreen

What to expect

Tonnara di Avola
30m

artenza from Avola, heading north, with a first stop to admire the remains of the old tuna trap of Avola; we will continue a slow navigation along the seafront, then the roundabout on the sea, Punta di Caponegro and stop in front of the enchanting white cliff of Gallina
Spiaggia di Arenella
20m

We will resume sailing for another stop in the Gulf of Noto at the height of the Arenella
Parco Marino del Plemmirio
30m

immediately after in the crystal clear waters of the Plemmirio Marine Reserve to do some snorkeling. Sicily Boats provides all participants with snorkeling equipment, i.e. fins, masks and snorkel.
Grotta Della Pillirina
30m

We will leave the Gulf of Noto to go up to the enchanting indentations and caves of Syracuse including the cave of lovers, Pillirina cave, turtle cave, stalactite cave, glasses cave, etc.
Isola di Ortigia
30m

We will stop on land at the island of Syracuse for a walking tour of the enchanting Ortigia.
We will take advantage of the stop to enjoy our aperitif with arancini, scones, fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine!
Maniace Castle
15m

We will then begin the return crossing stopping near the Maniace Castle of Ortigia for some nice photos
Fontane Bianche
20m

Last tppa and last swim in Fontane Bianche bay and finally we will reach the port of departure.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Sicily Boats - Avola - Tour Rent Sport
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yQ5dR2xQPQ9XYsod9?g_st=iwb
This is the location of the Nautical Club starting and ending Tour.
It has the black and yellow metal gate open, ask for Stefano(me). You can park outside for free.

End point

Sicily Boats - Avola - Tour Rent Sport
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yQ5dR2xQPQ9XYsod9?g_st=iwb
This is the location of the Nautical Club starting and ending Tour.
It has the black and yellow metal gate open, ask for Stefano(me). You can park outside for free.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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