Private Savoca Film Locations & Taormina Shore Tour

Discover eastern Sicily on a private 7-hour shore tour with an English-speaking licensed guide. Travel from Catania cruise port to medieval Savoca and see the streets, church, and village settings connected with The Godfather. Continue to the Isola Bella Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy coastal views, take photos, and swim when weather and sea conditions allow. End with free time and a guided walk through Taormina’s historic centre, including elegant Corso Umberto and its lively squares.

1. 1

   Porte di Catania

   1.2 hours

   Transfer from Catania Cruise Port to Savoca (1 hour 10 min) Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide at Catania Cruise Port. Departure time will be coordinated with your ship’s arrival and scheduled departure.

2. 2

   Savoca

   1.5 hours

   Savoca and Film Locations (1 hour 30 min) Walk through the narrow streets of this medieval Sicilian village and discover locations associated with The Godfather. See the exterior of Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolò, subject to opening hours and access conditions. Your guide will explain how Savoca became one of the film’s Sicilian settings and share stories about the village’s history and traditions. There will also be time for photographs and a short refreshment stop.

3. 3

   Isola Bella

   35 min

   Transfer to Isola Bella (35 min) Travel towards the coast and the famous bay below Taormina.

4. 4

   Isola Bella

   1.1 hours

   Isola Bella Nature Reserve (1 hour 5 min) Admire the protected coastline and the small island connected to the beach by a narrow strip of land. You can take photographs, relax by the water and swim when weather and sea conditions permit. Access to the island’s visitor area may require a separate admission ticket and is subject to official opening hours. The beach and reserve may also be temporarily restricted because of weather, maintenance or conservation requirements.

5. 5

   Taormina

   10 min

   Transfer to Taormina Historic Centre (10 min) Continue uphill to the historic centre of Taormina.

6. 6

   Taormina

   1.5 hours

   Taormina Historic Centre (1 hour 30 min). Enjoy a guided walk through Taormina’s elegant pedestrian centre. Stroll along Corso Umberto, see historic buildings and lively squares, and admire views towards the Ionian coast. After the guided introduction, enjoy some free time for shopping, taking photographs or tasting a Sicilian granita. Entrance to monuments or archaeological attractions is not included unless separately arranged.

7. 7

   Porte di Catania

   1 hour

   Return to Catania Cruise Port (1 hour) Return directly to the cruise terminal. The itinerary may be adjusted according to traffic, weather conditions and the ship’s all-aboard time.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.