Full description
This private tour from Catania offers a unique combination of cinema history and Sicilian charm, taking you to the authentic villages featured in The Godfather and to the iconic town of Taormina. After being picked up at your hotel, you will travel along a scenic coastal road lined with villas, flowering gardens and picturesque villages until reaching the historic artistic town of Savoca.
In Savoca, you will relive memorable scenes from The Godfather Part II with a visit to the famous Bar Vitelli, located in a private house displaying local artisans’ tools and original photographs taken during Francis Ford Coppola’s filming. A walk along the main street will lead you past the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele, offering beautiful views over the surrounding valley.
The journey continues to another charming village overlooking the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant’Alessio, where scenes from The Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990 with Al Pacino and Sofia Coppola. From the main square, a pathway leads to the circular steps ascending to the Gothic-Catalan portal in front of the Church of San Agostino.
In the afternoon, the tour heads to Taormina, Sicily’s most renowned resort town. Enjoy free time to explore the historic center or independently visit the Greek Roman Theatre, famous for its breathtaking views. At the end of the day, return to your hotel in Catania.
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Additional information
● Please inform the complete details of your accommodation or pick up point at the time of formalizing the reservation. It is very important in this case to take note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please be at the pickup point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● Extra hours must be paid cash on the spot by the client at the end of the tour unless different instructions specified in the quote
● Itinerary amendments are subject to availability in case of last-minute notice. Extra cost might be applied
● The start time of the tour may vary
● At the time of booking, additional services can be added for an extra fee. You can add the following services: Licensed Tourist Guide Full Day / Licensed Tourist Guide in Taormina (max 3 hours) / Greek Roman Theater Entrance Tickets
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop off
✔ English speaking driver
✔ Vehicle with air conditioning
✔ Independent visits as per itinerary
Exclusions
✖ Licensed Tourist guide
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 15 days before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided
Admission Tickets are subject to availability at the time of confirmation and are Not refundable
Meeting point
As you proceed with the booking, please indicate the full address of your accommodation in Catania to coordinate pick-up and drop-off transfers.