Godfather Tour and Classic Taormina Tour
– Shore Excursion –

We drive to Savoca, this quaint 12th century Norman Fortress village offers breath-taking views of the coastline and is home to a convent containing some original catacombs.

What Savoca really stands for is The Godfather.

Francis Ford Coppola filmed some of the most fascinating scenes of this timeless trilogy in Savoca.

Follow the route that Michael Corleone and Apollonia took during their wedding, visit the amazing Vitelli Bar prominent in the film when Michael asks for Apollonia’s hand in marriage.

Enjoy a traditional lemon granita while perusing around the original artefacts from the trilogy. We move to Forza D’agro, this medieval village perched high above sea level is typical of Sicily, with its cobbled narrow streets and many churches it made sense that Francis Ford Coppola would choose Forza D’agro as an excellent film location.

Our journey continues to Taormina, as we enter the historic centre via the famous “Via Pirandello”, we stop at the “Belvedere” for a great photo opportunity.

Take in the amazing bird’s eye views of Isola Bella “beautiful island” and the Ionian Sea.

We move on and drive to the charming medieval village of Castelmola; this sleepy town is perched precariously above Taormina.

A stroll around is a must, with its cool medieval alleyways and picturesque piazza commanding views of the whole countryside, Mount Etna and the Ionic coastline. A visit to the renowned Turrisi Bar for some Almond wine tasting is highly recommended.

On route back down to Taormina we will have a photo stop opportunity. Madonna Della Rocca is a 15th Century church that has been carved out of a mountain, you will enjoy an extraordinary bird’s eye view of Taormina and the Greek Theatre. We leave Taormina and head back to the port, or your favourite airport. Our final photo stop at the panoramic Belvedere, offering breath-taking views it’s the ideal location to admire and take shots of the coastline and the fantastic Isola Bella. Your adventure would not be complete without an all-important Sicilian cannoli.