Messina Taormina tour is the best way to explore two beautiful destinations. Messina is surprising for its modern architecture blended with the medieval heritage still present in the downtown: the jewel of the city center is the church of the Annunciation of the Catalans dating from the 12th century with its Arab decorative patterns. Taormina is a pretty and picturesque town provided with panoramic balconies and terraces from where admiring the smoking Mount Etna and the charming coastline.
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Messina: the town is the ancient Greek colony named Zancle, referring to the natural sickle-shaped pensinsula featuring the Port of the town. Here you will discover the architectonical beauties, ancient churches and the extraordinary astronomical clock!
Tauromenion waits to be unveiled: discover the charming historical center of Taormina, with its priceless heritage and stunning views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Giardini Naxos. Enjoy some shopping in the fancy boutique and taste the typical foods.
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Accompanied by your cultural tour guide, you will enjoy an interesting walking tour along Corso Umberto in Taormina: this path was the ancient street Via Valeria, built in Roman times to connect the villages located on eastern Sicily.
In Messina, your guide will show you the breathtaking view overlooking the Port of Messina: you will admire the Strait of Messina, where several myths and legends are set from the Greek age, also mentioned in the Greek literature masterpiece “The Odissey” by Omero.
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Messina Taormina tour is a balanced combination among the history of the ancient Sicilian colonies and the delight of the sights and sounds of the cities, with their unique colours and panoramic views.
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Let yourself be seduced by the magic scenery of the Strait of Messina where north-eastern Sicily and western Calabria seem to touch each other. Join your guide and admire top sites like the Monument of Virgin Mary of the Letter, the Fountain of God Neptune, the Temple of Christ the King, the Cathedral of Messina and the Bell Tower.
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