Embark on a private tour from Taormina to Savoca, the iconic Sicilian hill town featured in ‘The Godfather’. Learn about the filming process and the real Sicilian Mafia story. Then, enjoy a boat tour along the Taormina coastline and Isola Bella, taking in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna. Indulge in a traditional lunch and optional pick-up from Messina.
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Savoca - Savoca is an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the “going to the mattresses” time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli and take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara”, see pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic view of the Mediterranean opening from the square where the wedding ceremony scene was shot.
Then you will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. Walking along the fabulous streets of Savoca, on a good day you can also meet some actors - for example a lady who played Apollonia’s mother. At the end of the walking tour you will have a traditional lunch in a typical “Trattoria.” Lunch consist: cheeses from Etna, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, a portion of caponata, pasta alla norma, local wine and for dessert, lemon sorbet. -
Giardini Naxos - Departure: Giardini Naxos Bay
Places: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, the Cave of Love and the Rock of the Prickly Pear.
- Traditional Lunch
- Boat tour of Taormina Bay (non-private)
- Exclusive private tour for your group
- The Godfather and Mafia history insights
- Guided walking tour of Savoca
- Convenient hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
- Gratuities
Private Tour from Taormina by comfortable car or minivan with personal guide/driver to Savoca, the must-see Sicilian hill town world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary “The Godfather” here. Learn about the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight. Later, descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour (NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to admire the beauty of Taormina coastline, Isola Bella and Blue Grotto. Pears and Mt. Etna from the Sea! The boat tour is about 2 hours. During the tour will have a traditional lunch (cured meat, cheese, dried tomatoes, olives, caponata, parmigiana, norma pasta, lemon sorbet, local wine). Ther’is a option with pick-up from Messina. The order of the tour may be subject to change at the guide’s discretion.
- The boat tour is Not private
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
