Depuis le terminal de croisière de Messine: Visite privée du parrain + déjeuner
Description
Visite privée de Messine en voiture climatisée confortable avec un Guide local personnel des villages perchés siciliens incontournables qui sont devenus mondialement connus grâce à F.F. Coppola, qui a filmé son légendaire "Le Parrain" ici - Top 3 des plus grands films américains. Cette visite est privée - seulement pour votre fête, personne d'autre, pour assurer les normes les plus élevées pour nos clients. Obtenez un aperçu fascinant, amical et instructif du processus de tournage et des futilités, apprenez la véritable histoire de la mafia sicilienne, sa structure, son essor et son développement jusqu'à nos jours, découvrez l'histoire et la culture des lieux de tournage et de la Sicile elle-même, et ressentez l'atmosphère romantiquement rustique de la vieille Sicile. A la fin de la visite, vous aurez un déjeuner traditionnel au restaurant. Le déjeuner se compose de produits typiques du terroir : fromages, salami, jambon, tomates séchées de Taormine, olives, pain maison, une portion de parmigiana, pâtes alla norma, un verre de vin à base de vignobles de l'Etna et dessert.
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Itinéraire
Pendant la visite "Le Parrain", au départ de votre hébergement ou du port de Messine, vous vous promènerez dans les rues authentiques et pittoresques de Savoca et Forza d'Agro restées inchangées depuis le tournage du film, visiterez d'anciennes églises, le célèbre Bar Vitelli où Michael Corleone a demandé Le père d'Apollonia lui a donné la main en mariage, l'église où ils se sont mariés et d'autres lieux de tournage. Plus tard, vous dégusterez un déjeuner traditionnel composé de fromages produits localement, salami, prosciutto, caponata, parmigiana, olives, huile d'olive extra vierge et pain frais fait maison et sorbet au citron, tout en profitant d'une vue romantique sur la mer depuis la terrasse.
Le premier arrêt est Savoca, une ville médiévale préservée qui a servi de remplaçant à Corleone où Michael se cachait pendant la période « aller aux matelas ». Vous marcherez jusqu'à une ancienne église de Santa Lucia, où Michael et Apollonia se sont mariés à genoux devant la porte. Suivez ensuite le même chemin qui descend la colline que les jeunes mariés ont emprunté et visitez une autre ancienne église datant du XIIIe siècle. En vous promenant dans les fabuleuses rues de Savoca, les bons jours, vous pourrez également rencontrer des acteurs, par exemple une dame qui jouait le rôle de la mère d'Apollonia et qui vit toujours à Savoca. Plus tard, vous pourrez éventuellement visiter un restaurant familial et, sur une terrasse avec vue romantique sur la mer, déguster des vins siciliens locaux avec des plats traditionnels (fromages produits localement, salami, prosciutto, caponata, olives, huile d'olive extra vierge, pain frais fait maison, granité au citron fait maison - tout est préparé avec des ingrédients bio d'origine locale - "km0" !).
À Savoca, vous visiterez le Bar Vitelli qui ressemble exactement à celui du film et verrez l'endroit exact où Al Pacino a informé le père d'Apollonia qu'il s'appelait Michael Corleone et qu'"il y a des gens qui paieraient beaucoup d'argent". pour cette information, mais alors votre fille perdrait son père au lieu de gagner un mari". Ici, vous pouvez prendre des photos avec un authentique fusil de chasse sicilien "Lupara", voir des images du film et un monument en miroir pour Coppola, profiter d'une vue panoramique sur la Méditerranée depuis la place où la scène de la cérémonie de mariage a été tournée, acheter des souvenirs du Parrain et - "laissez le pistolet, prenez les cannoli" - dégustez les cannoli siciliens originaux et le granité au citron au Bar Vitelli.
La visite se poursuivra à Forza d'Agro, une autre ville perchée magnifique avec une connexion "Parrain". Vous marcherez dans les rues abandonnées ("Où sont passés tous les hommes ?" - "Ils sont morts à cause des vendettas"), explorerez la place historique et verrez les images du film, visiterez des églises anciennes, verrez la place où le jeune Vito Andolini ( plus tard Vito Corleone) a échappé aux hommes de Don Ciccio en se cachant dans un panier sur le dos d'un âne, montez pour voir les vestiges d'un château normand du XIIe siècle, admirez une délicieuse vue panoramique sur la côte ionienne et découvrez le mode de vie pastoral sicilien resté inchangé depuis l'Antiquité.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Votre guide privé vous attendra à votre hébergement, port ou gare à Messine
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Un minimum de 2 personnes par réservation est requis
- Nous avons des visites privées, uniquement pour votre fête, mais au début de l'excursion, nous donnerons à chaque invité un masque, des gants de protection et un désinfectant pour les mains
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We had a decidedly mixed experience on this tour. Savoca and Forza d’Agro are absolutely spectacular. No fan of the Godfather should miss seeing these gorgeous villages, and even those who aren’t deeply attached to the story can appreciate the timeless beauty, the jaw-dropping views, and the other history of the region. Our guide, to his credit, was extremely knowledgeable about all of that. He knows the movies almost to the frame, as well as much of the behind-the-scenes context. He is born and raised in the area, so can speak thoughtfully about the films’ place in the region’s culture and the controversies they evoke among locals. However, we found our particular guide under-developed and lacking some polish. To begin, he was nearly 30 minutes late to meet us. He had also forgotten his phone, so calls and messages to him went unanswered. We even had trouble reaching the tour operator until we asked Viator for help. When he did show up, because he had forgotten his phone, he didn’t have our name… he was wandering the area with a hand-scrawled sign that said “Godfather Tour,” and luckily we had his cellphone number - that let us validate he was actually the guide we were waiting for. To make amends, he wanted to take us for coffee and pastry at a bakery near his home on the way to Forza d’Agro. While thoughtful, this ended up being somewhat awkward of a detour. Likewise, between Forza d’Agro and Savoca, he wanted to stop home to retrieve his phone. Maybe all this could be overlooked, but he also needs some coaching as a guide. We have taken dozens of tours around the world - through Viator and other services - and this was the first guide we’ve had who was unable to hold a real conversation. Instead, he spoke nonstop, almost without taking a breath, for 20 or 30 minutes at a time over the five hour tour - literally 20 or 30 minutes without anyone else speaking a word. It was great that he knew to take us to the church in Savoca (where Michael married Apollonia) just at noon, when they play Ave Maria in the square. But we actually had to shush the man from talking over this beautiful moment of hearing the music and taking in the view. By the time he drove us back to the port in Messina, we were almost dizzy from his chatter. With his knowledge and sweetness and good cheer, he can surely learn to be a great guide if he learns to engage in some dialogue and sometimes let a moment breathe and speak for itself.
Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for the positive review and for the kind words you used to describe Marco: "He was extremely knowledgeable about all of that. He knows the movies almost to the frame, as well as much of the behind-the-scenes context. He is born and raised in the area, so he can speak thoughtfully about the films' place in the region's culture and the controversies they evoke among locals." As for Marco, unfortunately he forgot his phone at home, and by the time he realized it, he was already on the highway to meet you at the port. This can happen to even the best of people. To be fair, he arrived at the port on time, but he didn't have your phone number, so it was difficult to meet you. I called you 25 minutes after the scheduled time, and you were already with Marco. You affectionately scolded Marco for talking too much. Marco talks about the film's content, the history of Sicily, geology, the culinary and gastronomic history of Sicily, Etna, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, and all the peoples who have visited Sicily in the past. He talks about everything as it should be. As you wrote, he is extremely knowledgeable. He didn't talk about ice hockey or how to change a tire on a car. I'd rather a client tell me that the guide often speaks with content than that the guide is silent because he's poorly prepared. Marco lives in the town where the film took place and asked you for a four-minute break to get his phone at home. What could he have done that was so bad? At the end of your review, you write about Marco: "With his knowledge, kindness, and good humor, he can certainly become an excellent guide." If I may say so, Marco is already an excellent guide. He's a guide who's done over 1,000 Godfather tours. We're not talking about a beginner, and I demand respect for that. He can certainly improve, too, and we're sure he will. Best Regards Pasquale
We had such a great day in Sicily! Omar our tour guide was fantastic. Beautiful coastline, roads and tunnels that cut through the hillsides…the views were breathtaking. We love The Godfather movies so walking through the village of Savoca where the movies were filmed was a blast! 🎥🍿🇮🇹 “I respect those who tell me the truth no matter how hard it is.” — Michael Corleone
Bruno was the best guide ever! His love of Sicily exudes and it shines through. This experience is worth every penny! Thank you Bruno!!!!
A must see authentic Godfather tour. The people of Sicily were amazing. We especially enjoyed Mauricio’s our wonderful driver and guide’s expertise on the godfather & mafia history, the scenic mountain top views of the near distant towns of Taormina, Calabria and Mt Etna. The visit to Bar Vitelli and the church where Michael & Appolina were married was special as the church bells rang and playing to the music of Ave Maria. A most impressive wine and luncheon experience is something we will carry in our hearts back to the USA. To top off our excursion we were taken to a beach bar for a toast of limoncello and granita. Excellent driver, personal and we had a great experience. We recommend asking for Mauricio.
Such an enjoyable day! Marco is a man with a wealth of knowledge about The Godfather and the area. The views were breathtaking! Well worth the money for the day!
Comfortable transportation with good driver. Full day with an excellent guide, Davide. Very knowledgeable about each of the placed visited and their role in history as well as the Godfather trilogy. Lunch was at a family owned restaurant where everything was fresh made and delicious.
Everything was amazing. Marco was the best! We got to see some really cool filming locations from all three movies and enjoyed a private lunch in a family owned restaurant.
From the moment we were picked up and met Marco I knew this was going to be a special day and we were right. Marco took us to all the sites and explained everything along the way. He took us to this amazing restaurant, Sikania, for lunch which was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
Maurizio was our driver very kind professional and knowledgeable of Sicily. The towns the Godfather was filmed in were so rustic and breathtaking!! We took our time to walk around and take in the history and beauty of these places. The movie history and sites just add to the experience!! Loved everything! Maurizio also setup a private lunch at an authentic Sicilian restaurant SIKANAI, the owner cooked and served us a delicious (the best!) beautiful meal and the view was spectacular. We’re still in awe of this tour.. just ask for Maurizio he’s the best! Just go, see what the Coppola vision was you won’t regret it!
Passion, knowledge and joy. That’s Marco! What an amazing, intimate experience we had on the Godfather tour. He also had perfect photo opportunities for my husband and I. We visited several places from the movie including the iconic church where Michael married Apollonia. He took us to a very local restaurant where we truly had the best lunch and VIEW. on our way back to our cruise port, we stopped at a Food festival and shared huge, delicious Cannoli’s together. Perfecto! If we ever come back to Sicily, which I hope we do, we will definitely see to reconnect with Marco and see more of this beautiful city! Thank you Marco - highly Recommend!
