Northeast Sicily Tour

Tyrrhenian Secrets

Overview

From Ionian Sea, passing Messina stretch to the Tyrrhenian Sea of Capo Milazzo and Tindari, until an amazing lost village. Going back through Nebrodi mountains chain, to enjoy the old farmer life for one day. A complete trip to the northern corner area of Sicily, where continuous changes of landscapes will mix, mountains, seas, history, legends, bird watching, strange activities, and original food experiences.

Highlights

Visit to Ganzirri Fishermen town and snorkeling in ”Stretto di Messina”
Lunch of Typical Dishes made with Messina Mussels
Light trekking and relax to a natural pool, looking on Eolian Islands
Boat trip and snorkeling to Tindari and Marinello Bay natural reserve
Visit to Tindari rests and the secret panoramic room of the Sanctuary
Typical farm meal with local cheese, cold cuts and wines in Tindari
Discovery of a lost village full of secrets, griffons/eagle watching
Survive a trekking session, eating only natural plants (on request)
Nebrodi Mountains: 2 slow food products and wine in an old farm
Bronte ”the pistachio’s town” with local wine tasting
Catania by night: history, baroque, nightlife and famous street food

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Full Trip Porgram

Day 1: Visit and snorkeling to ”Stretto di Messina”, a sea stripe in the northern extreme corner of the island, which separates Sicily from Italy, where strong flows and tides from ancient times have been theater of history and legend. Swordfish old fishing system description. Cooking class and lunch of typical dishes made with kinds of shells, especially the black one, picked up from a brackish lake, part of a natural reserve. Light trekking trip, snorkeling and relax to a Natural pool, in a big peninsula looking on Eolian volcanic islands. Nightlife in Milazzo.  If in time: exploration of Savoca and its hidden secrets; quick walk in Castelmola and Taormina.
Day 2: Typical breakfast, with ”Granita and Brioche”; Boat trip to Tindari and Marinello bay natural reserve, snorkeling in crystal clear waters full of life and relax in the old town. Typical farm meal with local cheese, cold cuts and wines to taste. Half day discovering a lost village full of secrets, feeding the griffons and eating natural plants; a particular experience.
Day 3:  Going back through Nebrodi mountains, 2 lights trekking and visit to a local farm for Nebrodi’s black pork salami and ”Provola” cheese (Slow food) and all local products tasting; passing by ”the Pistachio town”, ”pistachio Arancini”, ice cream, and others famous dishes to meet in this journey with local wine taste. Last stop to discover Catania by night, and its famous street food. Quick walk through the immense amount of history, from Greeks times to baroque and the folk fish market.

Included

Certified Tour Guide (Full Day)
Guided Excursion
Full Board
Transfer from Catania Airport and Return
Good Quality lodge for 2 nights
High quality Photos and Videos

Options

+ 1 more day on Etna
Opportunity to spend one more day on Etna Volcano; sleeping on a refuge, trekking the northest part or one of the available activities. €90 per person
+ 1 day in Stromboli island
Add one more day in Stromboli: hike the always active volcano, famous for its explosions or enjoy the show at sunset from a boat: this Volcano usually explode every 15 minutes approximately!
Visit Strombolicchio island, a volcanic neck rock, with a rare lizard; Walk Panarea island and do snorkeling in amazing places. €120

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  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Availability: All Year
  • Guide Language: English/Spanish/Italian/French
  • Number of Visitors: 2-12
  • Difficulty: Easy – Medium
  • Trip Style: Sea, Nature and Food Lovers

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