Why choose this Messina tour ?
Private full day tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites – Mount Etna Volcano , Taormina, the most important tourist resort in Europe, full of fascinating streets and ancient monuments. The Godfather tour with a traditional Sicilian Lunch in Savoca. This tour is private – only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-off.
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What makes Best Shore Excursion in one day: Etna – Taormina – Godfather with food a unique experience ?
Your private English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel or port at your preferable hour in the morning, and you will start your private tour discovering Sicily.
Your friendly private English-speaking guide will explain you how Etna volcano created, history of eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of “Mamma Etna” and Sicily itself. Driving by private comfortable car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and old churches built of lava stone. continue to ascend Etna reaching “Rifugio Sapienza” station at 2000 mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant.
For logistic reasons, for guests travelling from Messina Port, we offer for a visit of the Sartorius Craters located on the North Side of Mt. Etna.
Then your guide will chauffeur you to Taormina, one of the most exclusive tourist resorts in Europe. Perched on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers breathtaking views of the coastline and Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. In Taormina, you will have some free time to relax and walk around the charming streets of the city center, admire the blend of ancient Greek, Roman, and Norman architecture, have a chance to shop at the many boutiques and local artisan shops.
The tour will continue in Savoca, a must-see Sicilian hilltop village world-renowned thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary movie “The Godfather” here. The guide will tell you about the filming process, share trivia, and reveal the real story of the Sicilian Mafia. You will discover the history and culture of the movie locations and feel the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk through the authentic streets of Savoca, which have remained unchanged since the movie was made. Visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and the Church of Santa Lucia where the couple was married. Follow the same path down the hill into town that the newlyweds did, and perhaps even meet some locals who were cast in the movie, like the signora who played Apollonia’s mother!
You will stop at a traditional “trattoria”, where you will taste organic locally produced Sicilian antipasti a dish of the traditional “Pasta alla Norma “, served with local wines.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Best Shore Excursion in one day: Etna – Taormina – Godfather with food Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Free time in Taormina
- Traditional Lunch at a restaurant with panoramic view in Savoca
- Round trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car
- Private tour of Mount Etna Volcano
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Messina)
- Private local English speaking guide
- Private tour of “The Godfather” locations in Savoca, including Bar Vitelli visit
Not Included
- Optional ascent to 3000mt on Etna by cable car and jeep with licenzed Alpine guide – 65 euro
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Prestelli Sicily Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
