Ancient Myths & Crystal Waters: Private Journey to Tindari from Messina

Highlights

• Sanctuary of Tindari
• Marinello Lagoons
• Private & Bespoke Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Capo di Milazzo

   2h

   Your private guide and driver will pick you up and you will start a jorney to amazing place Capo di Milazzo. This place is locadet above Milazzo city - one of the major ports. After passing through the city, the road runs along a serpentine to a height of 260 m above sea level - the place of evocative beauty, where history, myths and legends intertwine with a landscape of enchanting charm. An explosion of colors, from the green of the vegetation to the blue of the sea. Enjoy your walking tour through amazing Sicilian beauty: panorama that allows the gaze to embrace the spectacle of the Aeolian Islands, the Sicilian coast and even Etna. The Sanctuary of S. Antonino da Padova evokes emotions, carved into the rock where the Saint seems to have taken refuge after a cloudburst. Today it is a real “natural”church. Also visit fascinating the Bay of Tono - a splendid beach where the ancient tonnara once stood. Nearby - the famous Cave of Polyphemus - the Homeric myth of the Odyssey.

2. 2

   Piscina di Venere

   2h

   Walking through a magical place surrounded by incredible nature, a sea of olive trees and prickly pear trees, listening to the sea surf and flying seagulls, you will reach the lagoon closed by rocks - Piscina di Venere, Pool of Venus - a sea pond linked to the legend of the goddess of love. It is one of the most beautiful views of north-eastern Sicily. Turquoise-colored treasure chest of landscapes and cliffs overlooking the sea. The promontory of Capo Milazzo, contains naturalistic uniqueness of rare beauty. A paradise for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. You can bring a swimming costume and take a swim here in summer time. After this guided tour you will reach a typical Sicilian farm to have a lunch. You will try local food and wine.

3. 3

   Tindari

   1h

   Your next stop will be in Tindari - the ancient city that was founded in 396 BC by Dionysus of Syracuse. The name of the city was given in honor of Tyndarius, the ruler of Sparta. Destroyed by a landslide and two earthquakes, Tindari was discovered during archaeological excavations in 1838. Walk through this amazing history, enjoy unforgettable nature and learn many interesting facts from your private guide.

4. 4

   Sito archeologico di Tindari (Patti, Me)

   1h 30min

   Take your time to enjoy a wonderful view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands and the small Marinello lakes in the distance. Visit a Greek amphitheater here. It was rebuilt in the era of Ancient Rome. Also Roman mosaics, sculptures and ceramics were discovered here, which are now on display in the local museum. In addition, the ruins of the city walls and the temple of the so-called Black Madonna are well preserved.

5. 5

   Santuario della Madonna di Tindari

   30min

   Continue your private tour and visit the temple of the Black Madonna, which housed a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, carved from cedar and had a black color. She probably got here during the time of iconoclasm, a political and religious movement in the first half of the 8th century. The temple was destroyed by Algerian pirates in 1544 and rebuilt several decades later. From the terrace of the temple you will see the foot of the cape lie the Marinello lakes, called the "dry sea", which are a curious sandy formation with several small reservoirs in the center.

Before you go

Location

98057, Italy