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Cefalu
Tindari Sanctuary
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Cefalu & Tindari
Sanctuary Itinerary
Available from Messina Port
Our tour starts with a scenic coastal drive to the charming town of
Cefalu. During our stop here you can visit the Norman Cathedral, which
is rich of byzantine mosaics. After you may want to wander around the
narrow streets and quaint alleys.
Our next stop includes a visit to
Tindari.
Tindari, one a dynamic
Greek Colony of Tyndaris
dates back
to
396BC
the unique
location on
high ground over looks
the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Gulf of Patti. The Battle of Tyndaris took
place just off the coast in 257BC. It is
particularly famous for
famous for its sanctuary and
the
poem
Vento
a Tindari
written by Salvatore Quasim. According to an old
legend,
the lagoon here is sacred.
Local legend tells that the lagoon was created after a pilgrim who came
to see the Madonna refused to pray to the Madonna because she was black.
The woman accidentally dropped her baby into the ocean and the Madonna
made the land rise to save the baby. The sands of Marinello have taken
shape of the profile of the Madonna.
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Tour Details
8 hours required for full itinerary
Private transport directly from ship
English speaking driver host
Private Tour Price
Guide
EUR145.00 per person, based on a group of 4 passengers
This tour is available
for any number of passengers traveling in your party.
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