Messina Trip Overview
The Gorges of Alcantara are a spectacular place unique in the world. With a height of 50 meters they create a real canyon originated by a cooling phenomena of antiques lava flows, generated by the cold water of the Alcantara river. The Botanic Park of the gorges allows visit to this show of nature in every moment of the year with the maximum comfort and safety. From May to September when the level of the water is lower it is possible to explore a part of the canyon, polished by the water during the years. During this 7-hour guided trek there is also a visit to Taormina, one of the most suggestive places in Sicily, rich in culture, art and history.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Messina, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Messina, Sicilia, Italy
The Gorges of Alcantara are a spectacular place unique in the world. With a height of 50 meters they create a real canyon originated by a cooling phenomena of antiques lava flows, generated by the cold water of the Alcantara river. The Botanic Park of the gorges allows visit to this show of nature in every moment of the year with the maximum comfort and safety. From May to September when the level of the water is lower it is possible to explore a part of the canyon, polished by the water during the years. During this 7-hour guided trek there is also a visit to Taormina, one of the most suggestive places in Sicily, rich in culture, art and history.
Itinerary
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Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Stop At: Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, Viale Principe Umberto, Messina, Sicily Italy
The Sanctuary of Cristo Re is located in the panoramic point of the city of Messina where we will do a short stop at the end of the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Alcantara River Park, Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
A natural canyon created by the cold water of the river Alcantara.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The main street of Taormina where the major part of the monuments are situated.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Porta Catania delimits the southern part of Corso Umberto I, is part of the second city wall and its construction dates back to 1440
Duration: 5 minutes
