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

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8 hours (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Brunch Sicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine
  • Fins, masks and snorkels
  • Towels, Suncream.
  • Parking not included, you cannot park at the meeting point
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Mazzini
96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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!
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castello Tafuri

If conditions allow, we will explore the mysterious Grotte del Polipo and stop at the foot of the suggestive Tafuri Castle.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontane Bianche

During the return crossing, we will stop at Fontane Bianche for a regenerating dip
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tonnara Santa Panagia

we will sail along the coast of the Tonnara di Santa Panagia, another historic industrial settlement overlooking the sea.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Syracuse: Private Tour to the Tuna Factories of South East Sicily?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • BrunchSicilian Aperitif with arancini, scones, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks and Sicilian sparkling wine
  • Fins, masks and snorkels
  • Towels, Suncream.
  • Parking not included, you cannot park at the meeting point

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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