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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

Sicily, Italyby DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 35 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Taormina and Savoca tour is one of the most exciting Sicily day tours from Messina (port or city center) in particular for the lovers of the Godfather. From the departing point, we will reach the ancient town of Savoca Sicily, a wonderful medieval village, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. You will start a little Savoca tour, following the footsteps of the Godfather movie by F.F. Coppola, to whom a statue is dedicated in the panoramic square of the village. This square is very popular also for hosting the famous bar Vitelli. Our guides will explain to you its history and its festivals. Then we will leave for Taormina, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will have a stroll in its ancient Corso Umberto, which has been recently one of the White Lotus Sicily locations for season 2. We are waiting for you, we are ready to welcome you to live together with us the fantastic experience of the Taormina and Savoca tour, you will not regret it!

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Live commentary on board
  • All transportation in destination location
  • Treats and bottled water on the board of the bus
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • entrance ticket to the Greek-roman theatre

Itinerary

  1. 1

    La Madonnina del Porto

    Pass by

    The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

  2. 2

    Fontana di Nettuno

    Pass by

    The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557

  3. 3

    Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata

    Pass by

    It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

  4. 4

    Chiesa di San Nicolo/Santa Lucia

    Pass by

    On the churchyard of this monument were filmed a few scenes of the Godfather saga.

  5. 5

    Corso Umberto

    Pass by

    The main street of Taormina where the major part of the monuments are located.

  6. 6

    Bar Vitelli

    30 min

    The main attraction of Savoca preserving the original structure as in the Godfather saga.

  7. 7

    Porta Catania di Taormina

    5 min

    Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.

  8. 8

    Duomo di Taormina

    10 min

    The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari

  9. 9

    Corso Umberto

    1 hour

    The main street of Taormina

  10. 10

    Quattro Fontane di Taormina

    10 min

    The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina

Meeting and pickup

FOR THE GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110.

FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.

FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.

End point

FOR THE GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110.

FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum number applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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