Northern Sicily and Palermo Tour

Messina is the third largest City in Sicily. Also, it is located in the scenic coastal streets of the North-East of Sicily.

First, we will stop at the fantastic Sanctuary of the Montalto Madonna. Thi place offers probably the best views in Messina. Then, our expert guides will take you on a tour of the Cathedral. After, you will visit also the Astronomical clock.

After Messina, we will drive you to our next destination: Tindari.

To explain more about the city, it was one of Sicily’s last Greek Colonies. Also, it and is home to the legend of the black Madonna.

As history says, the sculpture of the Virgin and Child in citron wood reached Tindari in the 8th Century. Here it is still worshipped today.

After visiting the Sanctuary, you will have the opportunity to wander around the Greek ruins. Here you will admire the majestic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, The Aeolian Islands and the Oliveri-Tindari lagoon.

Eventually, there will be time for lunch. Also, you can ask your driver for advice.

After lunch, we will then drive along the very scenic Northern Sicily coastal route.

Our next stop is Santo Stefano di Camastra, a colourful town, home of the traditional art of ceramics. You will have time to walk across the streets and take a closer look at the art of the local artisans.

Next, we will head to Modica. This is an ancient city that was badly damaged during the 1693 earthquake. After the earthquake, Sicilians rebuilt it in Baroque style.

In addition, Modica has two parts, “higher” Modica and “lower” Modica.

This coastal town is full of Medieval streets and home to a unique Norman cathedral.

During the evening, we will visit the cathedral. Here you will have the opportunity to walk up to The Rocca with an altitude of 270m. These spectacular remains of the Cefalu Castle worth the climb.

Finally, we will provide accommodation and evening meal.

At your leisure, we leave Cefalu and head for Monreale. The city hosts one of Europe’s supreme cathedrals.

Subsequently, the journey takes us into the centre of Palermo. This colourful bustling city holds the most important baroque architecture in Italy. Among those, the Norman Palace, The Palatina Chapel, and the Church of Santa Chiara. Last but not least, we will see the renowned Piazza Quattro Canti.

Finally, we will spend the rest of our day visiting the City.

In the end, we will drive you back to your chosen destination. On the way back, we see the centre of Sicily. Eventually, we will take in some fantastic countryside and small towns perched above.

Moreover, there will be the possibility of a final stop at a renowned vineyard for wine tasting.