Private Tour of Ortigia and Plemmirio Island with Lunch on Board
Overview
The following excursion will allow you to spend half a day admiring the entire maritime itinerary of our wonderful
city.
We will first visit the northern side of Syracuse made known by the presence of sea caves and the particular rocks that resemble various forms of animals and then move to the Plemmirio nature reserve with its renowned Gulf of Pillirina.
Then we will circumnavigate the island of Ortigia admiring the historical part that includes the former Bourbon prison, the Vigliena fort, the Spanish walls, the Maniace Castle, the Levante promenade, the Alfeo promenade, the Aretusa spring and the immense Porto Grande of Syracuse. During the tour you will have fresh drinks, water, prosecco, white wine, red wine. You will also be delighted with a lunch that will include mixed appetizers and a first course or a second course cooked directly on board that can be homemade or fish based at the choice of the staff ..
What's Included
- Lunch Typical lunch and full beverage
- Snokeling equipment
Meeting Location
Via Senatore Giuseppe Maielli
4, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Isola di Ortigia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grotta con i coralli
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Plemmirio
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages will not be served to persons under the age of 18
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Tour of Ortigia and Plemmirio Island with Lunch on Board?
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Activity code: C-5532142P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. Typical lunch and full beverage.
- Snokeling equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour of Ortigia and Plemmirio Island with Lunch on Board is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Ortigia and Plemmirio Island with Lunch on Board will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchTypical lunch and full beverage
- Snokeling equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages will not be served to persons under the age of 18
