The 4 Best Island Hopping Trips in Sicily, Compared

1.Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · from $23Our pick

Review of Syracuse’s Ortigia boat tour: sea caves, swimming, historic sights, live commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Tons of fun! Got a beautiful view of Ortigia and the caves and had some fun facts from our guide Otto. Would highly recommend”

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2.Boat tour of Ortigia Island and sea caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Cruise around Ortigia, enter sea caves, and see Syracuse from the water on this friendly, good-value boat tour with optional swimming.

“Bring a swimsuit and enjoy the boat ride and short swim near the sea caves. Refreshing and pretty tour around the island of Ortigia. Guide was informative, ride was scenic and we all enjoyed passing under the low bridges.”

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3.Egadi Islands Tour Favignana Levanzo by Boat with Lunch from Trapani

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for swimming, caves, Sicilian lunch, drinks, and relaxed island time.

“Very very nice trip, was a lot of fun with Anna-Maria and Francesco. There was really good food and a lot at that. Can recommend!”

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4.Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

See Ortigia, Maniace Castle, sea caves, and Fonte Aretusa by boat, with a swim and Prosecco included in this affordable one-hour tour.

“Heerlijke boottocht! Kleine groep 8 personen. We mochten ook even zwemmen op een prachtige plek! Vanaf het water is het eiland prachtig.”

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