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From Messina: Together Towards Savoca Godfather and Taormina. Private Tour
Messina, Sicily, Italy
Sicily, Italy
$801.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This private tour showcases the iconic locations of 'The Godfather' in Savoca alongside the timeless beauty of Taormina, renowned from 'The White Lotus'. Enjoy a tailor-made experience filled with breathtaking views, authentic villages, and intriguing local stories.
- 🗺️ Begin your journey in Messina, the ancient "gateway to Sicily", admiring the scenic road along the sickle-shaped harbor.
- 🎥 Visit Savoca, where numerous scenes from 'The Godfather' were filmed, and stop at Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone proposed to Apollonia.
- 🍧 Savor a typical Sicilian granita at Bar Vitelli, a delightful treat amidst your exploration of Savoca.
- ⛪ Discover the church of "Santa Lucia", featured in pivotal moments of the film, including the wedding scene between Michael and Apollonia.
- 🏛️ Proceed to Taormina, entering through the historic Porta Catania and diving into the rich past of this lively city.
- 🎭 Explore the magnificent Greek Theatre (ticket not included), offering stunning views of Mount Etna and the sea.
- 🌿 Stroll through the enchanting Villa Comunale Florence Trevelyan, an exotic oasis once owned by an English noblewoman.
- 🛍️ Walk along Corso Umberto, the main street, filled with elegant boutiques, lively cafes, and historic buildings that capture the essence of Taormina.
- 📸 Conclude your tour with a visit to an exclusive panoramic viewpoint, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos of Isola Bella.
- 🏙️ Return to Messina, where you'll enjoy a ride through the historic center, viewing landmarks like Christ the King and the Cathedral of Messina.
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From Messina: Together Towards Savoca Godfather and Taormina. Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Our tour includes a guide who will help us visit the cities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Greek theatre entrance ticket
Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the cruise terminal, at the exit of Gate 5. There will be one of our drivers waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. Once together your tour will begin.
Return details
The meeting point will be at the cruise terminal, at the exit of Gate 5. There will be one of our drivers waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. Once together your tour will begin.
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MessinaOur journey begins in Messina, the ancient "gateway to Sicily". Driving along the scenic road that runs along the natural sickle-shaped harbor, we will head to two wonders of our territory: Savoca with its historical and authentic soul, and Taormina, more lively and modern with a style that combines its historical side with the most elegant.
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Savoca is a small village in which, in 1972, numerous scenes of the film "The Godfather" by Fred Francis Coppola were filmed. Once arrived we will stop at Bar Vitelli, famous for being the bar where Michael Corleone proposed to the young Apollonia. For those who wish it will be possible to taste a typical Sicilian granita and then continue visiting the village, until you get to the church of "Santa Lucia" which we also find in some excerpts of the film such as that of the marriage between Michael Corleone and Apollonia.
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The tour continues towards Taormina. Crossing the historic arch of Porta Catania, we will immerse ourselves in the rich past of the city. We will explore the magnificent Greek Theatre (ticket not included) overlooking Mount Etna and the sea. We will continue to the enchanting Villa Comunale Florence Trevelyan, a green oasis of exotic charm that belonged to an English noblewoman, linked to the court of Queen Victoria, who fled England because of a scandal that involved her. Afterwards, walking along Corso Umberto, the main street and ancient decumanus, you will be surrounded by elegant boutiques, lively cafes, picturesque alleys and historic buildings that guard the true essence of the city. Finally, we will reach by car an exclusive panoramic point, unique to admire and photograph from above the famous Isola Bella, leaving you an unforgettable memory of our beautiful land
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MessinaAfter our tour we will return to Messina, but before taking you to the starting point we will take you for a ride in the historic center of the city, where you will be able to admire some of the most important attractions such as the panorama of Christ the King, the Cathedral of Messina and the famous mechanical astronomical clock of our city.
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From Messina: Together Towards Savoca Godfather and Taormina. Private Tour
Messina, Sicily, Italy
Sicily, Italy
$801.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!