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TINDARI - AEOLIAN ISLANDS - MILAZZO - TAORMINA
SPECIAL FOR STUDENTS
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
HOTEL *** TINDARI OR MILAZZO

 

 

 

1st DAY:

Arrival at the hotel. The Clarissa Viaggi staff will distribute to the participants the informative material about the tour.
Assigning Rooms.

AFTERNOON
Afternoon to dedicate to the visit of the Sanctuary of Tindari and the Greek Theatre.

HISTORY OF THE SANCTUARY OF TINDARI
The city was founded by Dionysius of Syracuse in 396 BC as a colony of Syracuse mercenaries who had participated in the war against Carthage , in the territory of the Sicilian city of Abacaenum ( Tripura ) , and took the name of Tyndaris , in honor of Tyndareus , king of Sparta and husband of Leda , foster father of Helen and Castor and Pollux.
During the First Punic War , under the control of Hiero II of Syracuse , was the Carthaginian naval base , and in its waters was fought in 257 BC the battle of Tindarys , in which the Roman fleet , led by the Consul Aulus Atilio Calatino , routed the Carthaginian .
With Syracuse and later passed under Roman was the naval base of Sextus Pompey . Taken by Augustus in 36 BC , he deduced that the Roman colony of Augusta Tyndaritanorum Cologne , one of the five of Sicily, Cicero quoted as noble civitas .
In the first century A.D. suffered the consequences of a major landslide , while in the fourth century was subject to two destructive earthquakes
Episcopalian , was conquered by the Byzantines in 535 and fell in 836, in the hands of the Arabs, from whom he had destroyed.
There was the shrine of the Black Madonna of Tindarys , progressively larger , which houses a Mary and Child carved in wood , which is considered a bearer of grace and miraculous.

HISTORY OF THE GREEK THEATRE TINDARI
The theater of Tindari was built in Greek forms at the end of the fourth century BC and later rebuilt in Roman times, with a new decoration for home and adaptation to the games of the amphitheater.
Long been abandoned and only known for the illustrations of the nineteenth century, was leaning against the natural conformation of the hollow hill, which were carved the tiers of seats (0.40 m high and 0.70 m deep) of the auditorium , which was to reach a capacity of about 3000 seats. In Roman times there was added a porch brickwork and the reconstruction of the scene, of which only the foundations and arch was restored in 1939. The orchestra was transformed into an arena, with a wall surrounding the auditorium and the discontinuation of the four lowest steps
Since 1956 it houses an arts festival that ranks among the manifestations dance, music, and of course the theater.
Since 2001 it houses, together with Taormina Theatre Festival of the Two Seas

07:00pm
Return to the hotel. Dinner.

EVENING
Free evening for the town free visit.
Alternatively * Live Music with Disco and Karaoke (optional service charges apply).

2nd DAY:
Visito f Milazzo and Tindari.
08:00 am BREAKFAST.

VISIT ON THE MORNING OF MILAZZO
09:30am Departure for the visit of Milazzo city.
 

WHAT WE CAN SEE ON MILAZZO
Milazzo is the third-largest city in the province of Messina and is one of the most important cities of Sicily. The city proper has a population of over 32,000 inhabitants, and is the point of reference of a vaste territory,
From Villafranca Tirrena to Patti.
Originally was a Greek city, and from 36 B.C. recognized as civitas Romana, the city was at the center of the story during the First Punic War (260 BC), and in July 1860 with the arrival of the Red Shirts in the great Battle of Milazzo. There are numerous testimonies and symbols of the ancient history of the city.
The goal is to include the castle, the walled city and the ancient village among the UNESCO sites and build the Marine Reserve of the promontory of the Cape of Milazzo travel Destinations and excellent starting point for the Aeolian Islands, the Nebrodi Park and Tindari. The city's economy, in addition to tourism, it is quite varied: from agriculture (and in particular the nursery) the fishery, trade services, from transport by road and sea to heavy industry and not.
12:00pm Retur to the Hotel.
LUNCH
12:30pm Lunch in a restaurant of Milazzo.
VISIT OF TAORMINA IN THE AFTERNOON
03:00pm Departure by bus to visit the town of Taormina.
“If a man had only one day to spend in Sicily and asked what to see, I would answer without hesitation: Taormina”, wrote the French Guy de Maupassant more than a century ago.

WHAT WE CAN SEE IN TAORMINA
Life in the city of Taormina takes place in the Corso Umberto, the main street for shopping. The many shops are open during the summer from 9 in the morning until late at night.
In the many narrow streets that flow into the Corso Umberto find delicious restaurants and many pubs.
In the middle of the Umberto street, is the Piazza IV Aprile with the viewpoint of Taormina. From the Piazza IV Aprile you can enjoy a breathtaking view from the bay of Giardini Naxos and the Etna volcano. On a clear day you can see the coast of Calabria. Here stands the medieval clock tower. The Piazza IV Aprile is surrounded by the most famous bar in Taormina, where the evening performing groups of Sicilian folk music. In the square, painters, caricaturists and artists of all kinds carry out their activities. A visit to the the Communal Villa must not be missed during your holiday in Taormina. Located between the Umberto street and the Greek Theatre, the Villa Comunale will enchant you with its green and its exotic plants. The Public Gardens offer timetable warmer summer months a bit of shade, here you can stop the "strenuous" walk to Taormina to enjoy a little break.
But the most and spectacular monument in Taormina and perhaps in all Sicily is the Greek-Roman Theatre. Created by the Greeks (third century BC.), It was rebuilt and expanded in Roman times.
06:30pm Retur to the Hotel
08:00pm Dinner in hotel.
FREE EVENING.
3rd Day
Mini cruise of the islands of Lipari and Vulcano
BREAKFAST
07:00am Breakfast.
Vacate the rooms
8:00 am Transfer by bus to the port of Milazzo for the visit of the Islands of Lipari and Vulcano.
ARRIVAL ON THE PORT OF MILAZZO
8:30am The group of participants will be welcomed at the port of Milazzo by our staff. informative material on the islands will be distribuited to all guests. The CAPTAIN of the MOTORBAOT will welcome you and provide further information on the trip to the Aeolian archipelago, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

9:00am Departure for Lipari Marina Corta.

ARRIVAL AT THE PORT OF LIPARI
10:00am (about) arrival at the port of Lipari Marina Corta. Stop and visit of the island. The island of Lipari is among the largest of the seven islands of the Aeolian archipelago.

WHAT YOU CAN SEE IN LIPARI:
CATHEDRAL OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW
The Cathedral, dedicated to St. Bartholomew, was built by Count Ruggero who donated it to the monk Ambrogio, appointed first abbot of all the Aeolian Islands. This donation was confirmed by Ruggero II in 1134.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
The Archaeological Park Quarter Diana Lipari extends into the vast flat area bounded to the east of the historic center of the modern city to the west of the slope opposite, south of the laying of the Walloon and North Wallon S. Lucia. In the area of the Park is the Vescovile Building, bounded on the South Street Diana, (now G. Marconi), and other small adjacent archaeological areas.
The Archaeological Park of Diana Area was established in 1971 as a result of carried out by Luigi Bernabò Brea and Madeleine Cavalier archaeological excavations they highlighted the walls urbiche Greek age of IV century BC. The park is Municipality of Lipari idea, and the aim was to create a green area in the heart of the city.
HISTORICAL CENTER AND VITTORIO EMANUELE STREET
The boulevard Vittorio Emanuele II, the main road from the historic center of Lipari. In this area you can admire lots of shops and the narrow streets of the island.

BUS TOUR OF LIPARI (optional surcharges apply):
Onboard a bus and assisted by a guide, partecipants will visit the island of Lipari (1h). The tour will include a first stop at the Belvedere of Quattrocchi for the panoramic view of the island of Vulcano and the Faraglioni of Lipari. Then, we will reach Piano Conte and Quattropani. Stop at the Legno Nero viewpoint to admire the islands of Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi. Our last stop will be at Acquacalda and the Pumice Quarries. Moving past the famous Beach of Canneto, the tour will end near the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, where the group of participants, accompanied by a tour guide ***, will visit the Aeolian Museum, one of the most renowned in Europe for underwater archeology, established in 1954 by Luigi Bernabo Brea and Madeleine Cavalier.

DEPARTURE FROM LIPARI TO VULCANO
1:00pm we leave Lipari for Vulcano island. From the boat we will admire the Faraglioni, the coast and the most beautiful bays of the island.

ARRIVAL AT THE PORT OF VULCANO
1.30pm arrival and stopover on the island of Vulcano useful to allow lunch (first plate of pasta, main dish of chicken with potatoes, mineral water, dessert) in a local restaurant.

WHAT WE CAN SEE IN THE ISLAND OF VULCANO:
THE SULPHUREOUS MUD-BATHS
They are one of the peculiarities of Vulcano. From the port on the right, the shelter of a rock with incredible colors, shades ranging from yellow to red, a natural basin sulphurous mud known for their therapeutic properties, you can enter the pond, where the water is enriched and intensely mineralized by volcanic bellows and where sulphurous fumes out. mud is a panacea to cure arthritis, airway diseases and skin diseases.
CLIMBING THE CRATER OF VULCANO
The excursion to the crater is an unforgettable walk. It is a wonderful feeling that reveals an inconceivable world.
BLACK BEACHES
Is the most famous beach of the island and is located in the western part of the natural. A fine black sand, so brilliant, of volcanic origin.

DEPARTURE FROM VULCANO TO MILAZZO
04:00 pm : Departure from Vulcano for the visit from the sea the Cave of Angels, the Rock of the Mummy and other places only visible from the boat.

ARRIVAL AT MILAZZO
05:30 pm : Return to the Port of Milazzo.
End of services.


SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
N° 2 Overnights at Hotel *** in multiple rooms
N° 2 Dinners at the Hotel *** (Drinks: mineral water)
N° 1 Mini-cruise to visit the Islands of Lipari and Vulcano
N° 1 Bus tour of Lipari Island
N° 1 Lunch in a restaurant at Vulcano Island (Drinks: mineral water)
N° 1 Lunch in a restaurant at Milazzo (Drinks: mineral water)
N° 1 Tourist guide for the mini cruise Lipari and Vulcano (full day)

SERVICES EXCLUDED FROM COST:
> Islands tax excluded.
> Transfers by bus
> Bus parking charges
> Any ticket and / or taxes where applicable
> Live Music with Disco and Karaoke
> Tourist Guides for other destinations
> Anything not mentioned under " services included "


ON REQUEST:
>N°1 Overnight at Hotel *** in Single room - € 15,00
>N°1 Tourist guide for the visit of the Sanctuary of Tindarys and Greek Theatre - € 1,00 per person
>N°1 Tourist guide for the visit of Taormina city - € 1,00 per person
>N°1 Tourist guide for the visit of Milazzo city - € 1,00 per person
>N°1 Live Music with Disco and Karaoke - € 2,00 per person



THE PROGRAM CAN BE CHANGED ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS / NEEDS