Messina Private Excursion Savoca Taormina and Castelmola
Description
The tour departs from the cruise terminal in the direction of Savoca (approximately 40 minutes by road). Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. We will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married. After about an hour we leave to go to Castelmola (about 30 minutes from Savoca). Castelmola is a small village on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna. After about an hour we move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, reachable only on foot and full of shops and restaurants. After about 2 or 3 hours we return to Messina, but not before a nice panoramic tour of Isola Bella. As a last stop, we will visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, a panoramic point over the Strait of Messina, and the Duomo cathedral, where you can admire the largest astronomical clock in Europe. The timetable is designed to make the most of your time in Sicily and to be perfectly on time with the cruise ship.
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Itinerary
Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. You will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married.
A small village, rich in Norman and Baroque culture, on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna.
Taormina is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, characterized by a mix of different cultures. A favorite destination for tourists, it can only be reached on foot and is full of shops and restaurants.
Small sightseeing tour of the city of Messina with a visit to the sanctuary of Cristo Re, a panoramic point of the city from which it is possible to see the Strait of Messina from above. Finally we will see the Duomo cathedral with the largest astronomical clock in Europe.
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The contact method can be via WhatsApp, telephone or email.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(65)
Amazing! Our guide ( mi cugino) Andrea was excellent. Prompt accommodating friendly knowledgeable. He really made the entire experience excellent. The places we visited were like postcards. He even brought us to beaches that weren’t even listed as part of the itinerary. You could feel the pride he has in his country and his passion for his job. I I would definitely Highly recommend this excursion.
What an amazing and lovely day! Fulvio, our driver, and Paria, our guide, were fantastic! It was our best tour on our trip so far. The towns were beautiful and we learned so much about Sicily. Paria was so insightful and a pleasure to be with for the day.
We had an absolutely amazing day on this private tour in Sicily, thanks to Alberto and our amazing guide Paria. We were picked up from Messina cruise terminal in a lovely, spacious and comfortable air conditioned vehicle and taken first to Savoca the iconic village where the God Father movie was filmed, where we enjoyed coffee in the famous Bar Vitelli. Thereafter, we went on to Castelmola and finally on to beautiful Taormina. Our guide Paria was exceptional. She had a wonderful warm personality, a wealth of knowledge and such passion and enthusiasm for her job. She did everything possible to accommodate all our requests and made sure we had a truly fabulous and memorable day. We were even treated to the authentic Cannoli, the best we’ve ever tasted. It was an excellent way to see the maximum we could in a limited time. Thank you Alberto and Paria. I would whole heartedly recommend this wonderful tour!
Great tour around Sicily on our cruise stop! Isabel was friendly and informative. We enjoyed all the stops.
Great experience with Andrea! He was punctual, polite and very accommodating. Our group of 8, including 4 children had a great time with amazing views and great food!
The tour was great. Our guide Isabella was wonderful and she was knowledgeable about the sites. She stayed with us the entire time and even had lunch with us at an amazing restaurant in Taromina. Our driver was great as well both of them were so accommodating, very easy and laid back. I would highly recommend this tour.
The tour is amazing our guide Isabella was wonderful she stayed with us the entire time even had lunch with us at at restaurant she recommended which was also great. Our driver was fantastic as well. I highly recommend this tour as both of them were so nice and accommodating making sure it was a great experience for us.
This was a great tour. Our guide, Paria, was amazing. The first stop at Bar Vitelli was such a cool experience for those loving the Godfather movies. Taormina exceeded our expectations as we have never been to this beautiful city. Lunch at Mama Rosa’s was so delicious. Just a spectacular excursion. Highly recommended. It was a family favorite for our summer trip.
This excursion far exceeded all expectations. Paria was amazing. She was the perfect tour guide around Sicily. I loved seeing the sights associated with The Godfather movies. Our family had the best time in Tourmina we all can’t wait to come back. Thank you for an amazing day.
Paria is PHENOMENAL! She picked us up from the terminal and guided our multigenerational family of 10 through beautiful Taormina and Castelmola. Her energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm were second to none. Definitely take this tour. 10 out of 10!!!!!
