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Syracuse: Private Tour to the Tuna Factories of South East Sicily

By Sicily Boats - Il modo migliore per scoprire il mare della Sicilia
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥218,981 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

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, Snorkel) and enjoy a Sicilian Aperitivo with arancini, focaccia, fresh fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine!
We will discover Siracusa Caves and stop for a walk in the beautiful fisherman town of Marzamemi.

Activity location

  • Tonnara di Terrauzza
    • Traversa Tonnara Terrauzza
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Molo Zanagora
    • Viale Mazzini
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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Syracuse: Private Tour to the Tuna Factories of South East Sicily
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
￥218,981 x 1 Traveler￥218,981
Total
Price is ￥218,981
Until Mon, Oct 27
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    fins, masks and snorkels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    towels, Suncream.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Parking not included, you cannot park at the meeting point

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Tonnara di Terrauzza
  • 20m
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.
Spiaggia di Gallina
  • 30m
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.
Tonnara di Avola
  • 20m
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.
Riserva di Vendicari
  • 30m
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
Tonnara di Vendicari
  • 20m
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
Roman Columns of Marzamemi
  • 30m
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
Marzamemi
  • 45m
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!
Isola di Capopássero
  • 30m
We will continue sailing to the extreme south-east of Sicily: the island of Capo Passero, dominated by the Charles V Fortress.
Castello Tafuri
  • 30m
If conditions allow, we will explore the mysterious Grotte del Polipo and stop at the foot of the suggestive Tafuri Castle.
Vecchia Tonnara di Portopalo
  • 15m
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.
Fontane Bianche
  • 30m
During the return crossing, we will stop at Fontane Bianche for a regenerating dip
Tonnara Santa Panagia
  • 20m
we will sail along the coast of the Tonnara di Santa Panagia, another historic industrial settlement overlooking the sea.
Grotta Della Pillirina
  • 40m
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.
Maniace Castle
  • 20m
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.
Fonte Aretusa
  • 20m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Tonnara di Terrauzza
    • Traversa Tonnara Terrauzza
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Molo Zanagora
    • Viale Mazzini
    • 96100, Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy

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