Sicily (Messina), Italy

Ancient City of Tindari

RUINS WITH A VIEW Walk amid one of Sicily’s most spectacular ancient cities while admiring sweeping vistas of the Tyrrhenian Sea. You will meet your guide and drive to the archaeological site of Tindari, or Tyndaris, as it was known upon its founding by Dionysius I of Syracuse in 396 BC. Tyndaris was a strong ally of Rome during the Punic Wars, and it prospered during the Imperial Age. During your visit, you will explore the Greek Theater, reconstructed by Romans. You will also visit the site of the Roman-era thermal baths, still adorned today with well-preserved colorful mosaics. After time at the site, continue to the magnificent Christian Sanctuary of the Black Madonna, gloriously situated at the highest point on the hill on which Tyndaris stood. Within, a statue of the Black Madonna draws pilgrims from all over Sicily. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea from the piazza before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3