Messina Trip Overview
This Shore Excursion will take you into the real-life locations of the world-famous film the Godfather.
Following the path of this famous trilogy, you’ll explore the traditional villages of the setting such as Savoca and Forzà d’Agro’ as well as the beautiful ancient town of Taormina in the heart of Sicily.
You’ll head into the Sicilian countryside to discover the villages that were the backdrop of the famous Mafia themed films. The main point that fans will recall is the town of Savoca and the recognisable Vitelli bar.
Before heading to the tantalisingly beautiful Taormina, you’ll make a couple more stops at Forza d’agrò and Castelmola.
You will discover the gem town of Taormina next. Perched on a cliff, it offers views of the surrounding bright blue sea and the very unique “Isola Bella” that is almost connect to the mainland.
Your personal driving guide will give you an insight of the local food on offer too before returning you to the port of Messina.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Messina, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Messina, Sicilia, Italy
This Shore Excursion will take you into the real-life locations of the world-famous film the Godfather.
Following the path of this famous trilogy, you’ll explore the traditional villages of the setting such as Savoca and Forzà d’Agro’ as well as the beautiful ancient town of Taormina in the heart of Sicily.
You’ll head into the Sicilian countryside to discover the villages that were the backdrop of the famous Mafia themed films. The main point that fans will recall is the town of Savoca and the recognisable Vitelli bar.
Before heading to the tantalisingly beautiful Taormina, you’ll make a couple more stops at Forza d’agrò and Castelmola.
You will discover the gem town of Taormina next. Perched on a cliff, it offers views of the surrounding bright blue sea and the very unique “Isola Bella” that is almost connect to the mainland.
Your personal driving guide will give you an insight of the local food on offer too before returning you to the port of Messina.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Taormina is a hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily. It sits near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the summit. The town is known for the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still used today. Near the theater, cliffs drop to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches. A narrow stretch of sand connects to Isola Bella, a tiny island and nature reserve
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Savoca, Savoca, Province of Messina, Sicily
It is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, whose name is derived from the plant of the elder (savucu in Sicilian dialect), a shrub with white and fragrant flowers that still grows wild in the cracks between houses and which is represented in the medieval coat of arms of the village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bar Vitelli, Savoca, Sicily Italy
The Bar Vitelli, housed inside eighteenth century Palazzo Trimarchi, was one of the famous sets of the film.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Forza d’Agro, Forza d’Agro, Province of Messina, Sicily
It is on the lower peak of a small mountain, while on the higher peak that overlooks the town are the remains of a Norman castle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelmola, Castelmola, Province of Messina, Sicily
This small village above Taormina is a real genuine natural terrace built around the ruins of a Norman castle that, over time has assumed a concave and smooth shape, similar to that of a millstone (grindstone).
Duration: 1 hour
