What You Will Do
This Messina tour from the port is one of the Messina shore excursions that will take you to explore the legendary beauty of the natural side of Messina Sicily: you will reach the mariner villages, the lakes of Ganzirri and Capo Peloro, located in northeastern Sicily. You can admire the majestic view of the Strait of Messina between Sicily and the Italian mainland. In the summertime, you will be able to see the swordfishing activity by typical boats named felucas.
The second part of the Messina tour will continue in the downtown city with a visit to the Cathedral and the Bell Tower. You will discover the Arab–norman style of Catalani’s church, the Sanctuary of Montalto, and the Temple of Christ the King with a spectacular view overlooking the Strait of Messina and the port. During the Messina excursion, you will also admire the monument of “Madonnina del Porto” and the Fountain of Neptune.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
La Madonnina del Porto
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
2
Fontana di Nettuno
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
3
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
4
Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)
the main attraction of the historical centre of Messina
5
Duomo di Messina
One of the main attraction of Messina.
6
Annunziata dei Catalani Church
one of the most ancient churches of the historical centre of Messina
7
Pilone di Torre Faro
the northern part of the of Sicily and also the nearest point of the island to the mainland
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