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Syracuse: Private Tour to the Tuna Factories of South East Sicily
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The South-East Tonnare Tour is a 8 hours Private Boat Tour in 8mt RIB Boat for a max of 12 guests, a great day to spend with family or friends. we sail from Ortigia to discover the buildings where took place a business that made reach this lands. Some of them are ruins, others are touristic attractions, part of Natural Reserves, surrounded by wildness , others found new life. We will Stop for swimming in white sand beaches, dive in coves with crystal-clear waters, we will take pictures in the beautiful bay of Capopassero Island with Castello Tafuri and the Porto Palo Tonnara on one side. We will snorkel around Roman columns lying 5mt underwater using Sicily Boat equipment(Fins, Mask, Snork...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
fins, masks and snorkels
Sicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine
towels, Suncream.
Parking not included, you cannot park at the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Molo Zanagora
Sicily Boats - Siracusa
Tour • Rental • Sport
Meeting Point is at the Pier "Molo Zanagora", Walk to the end of the pier towards the shed "Marina Yachting" and , at the right, you'll see skipper and boat with the logo "Sicily Boats". Ask for Stefano (me).
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Syracuse: Private Tour to the Tuna Factories of South East Sicily
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The South-East Tonnare Tour is a 8 hours Private Boat Tour in 8mt RIB Boat for a max of 12 guests, a great day to spend with family or friends. we sail from Ortigia to discover the buildings where took place a business that made reach this lands. Some of them are ruins, others are touristic attractions, part of Natural Reserves, surrounded by wildness , others found new life. We will Stop for swimming in white sand beaches, dive in coves with crystal-clear waters, we will take pictures in the beautiful bay of Capopassero Island with Castello Tafuri and the Porto Palo Tonnara on one side. We will snorkel around Roman columns lying 5mt underwater using Sicily Boat equipment(Fins, Mask, Snork...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
fins, masks and snorkels
Sicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine
towels, Suncream.
Parking not included, you cannot park at the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Molo Zanagora
Sicily Boats - Siracusa
Tour • Rental • Sport
Meeting Point is at the Pier "Molo Zanagora", Walk to the end of the pier towards the shed "Marina Yachting" and , at the right, you'll see skipper and boat with the logo "Sicily Boats". Ask for Stefano (me).
Return
Itinerary
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Tonnara di Terrauzza
Our first stop will be the suggestive Tonnara di Terrauzza, now abandoned but still visible from the coast: here we will begin our journey through time to discover the tradition of tuna fishing that has marked the life of these lands for centuries.
20 minutes
2
Spiaggia di Gallina
Shortly after, we will stop for a swim at the iconic white rocks of Gallina, a stretch of coast sculpted by the sea, ideal for diving and relaxing.
30 minutes
3
Tonnara di Avola
We will resume the journey towards the Tonnara di Avola, overlooking the blue sea at the foot of the ancient baroque center. Along the way, we will cross Calamosche, one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, nestled between two rocky promontories.
20 minutes
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Riserva di Vendicari
We will then enter the Vendicari Nature Reserve, where one of the symbolic places of our tour awaits us: the Tonnara di Vendicari, dating back to the eighteenth century and immersed in a breathtaking naturalistic setting
30 minutes
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Tonnara di Vendicari
We will then enter the Vendicari Nature Reserve, where one of the symbolic places of our tour awaits us: the Tonnara di Vendicari, dating back to the eighteenth century and immersed in a breathtaking naturalistic setting
20 minutes
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Roman Columns of Marzamemi
Continuing, we will stop in front of the small Island of Vendicari and, immediately afterwards, we will dive for a snorkeling session near the famous Roman Columns, lying on the seabed at about 5 meters deep. Sicily Boats provides fins, masks and snorkel free of charge to safely enjoy this unique experience
30 minutes
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Marzamemi
In the late morning we will land in the picturesque village of Marzamemi, perfect for a stroll among shops, artisan workshops and colorful cafes. Here it will be possible to admire up close the historic Tonnara di Marzamemi, a place steeped in memory and charm, a symbol of the maritime tradition. On board, we will serve our exclusive Sicily Boats aperitif with arancini, focaccia, fresh fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine!
45 minutes
8
Isola di Capopássero
We will continue sailing to the extreme south-east of Sicily: the island of Capo Passero, dominated by the Charles V Fortress.
30 minutes
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Castello Tafuri
If conditions allow, we will explore the mysterious Grotte del Polipo and stop at the foot of the suggestive Tafuri Castle.
30 minutes
10
Vecchia Tonnara di Portopalo
We cannot miss a passage in front of the Tonnara di Portopalo, the last on the southern side, and then reverse course and return to Syracuse.
15 minutes
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Fontane Bianche
During the return crossing, we will stop at Fontane Bianche for a regenerating dip
30 minutes
12
Tonnara Santa Panagia
we will sail along the coast of the Tonnara di Santa Panagia, another historic industrial settlement overlooking the sea.
20 minutes
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Grotta Della Pillirina
The last maritime stops of the day will be the famous Scoglio dei Due Fratelli and the complex of the marine caves of Syracuse: Grotta degli Occhiali, Grotta della Tartaruga, Grotta delle Stalattiti ... a true natural spectacle to observe from the sea.
40 minutes
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Maniace Castle
Finally, we will return with a suggestive stop near the Fonte Aretusa and the Castello Maniace, at the foot of the splendid Ortigia, thus greeting the sunset over Syracuse with a spirit full of beauty, history and sea.
20 minutes
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Fonte Aretusa
Finally, we will return with a suggestive stop near the Fonte Aretusa and the Castello Maniace, at the foot of the splendid Ortigia, thus greeting the sunset over Syracuse with a spirit full of beauty, history and sea.
