Why choose this Taormina tour ?
Private Tour from Taormina by comfortable car or minivan with personal guide/driver to Savoca, the must-see Sicilian hill town world-known thanks to F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary “The Godfather” here. Learn about the filming process and interesting trivia, learn the real Sicilian Mafia story, its structure, rise and development, and anti-Mafia fight.
Later, descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour (NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to admire the beauty of Taormina coastline, Isola Bella and Blue Grotto. Pears and Mt. Etna from the Sea! The boat tour is about 2 hours. During the tour will have a traditional lunch (cured meat, cheese, dried tomatoes, olives, caponata, parmigiana, norma pasta, lemon sorbet, local wine). Ther’is a option with pick-up from Messina.
The order of the tour may be subject to change at the guide’s discretion.
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What makes Godfather Private Tour and Taormina Boat Tour with Lunch a unique experience ?
Savoca is an unspoilt medieval town that near Taormina that acted as stand-in for Corleone where Michael was hiding out during the “going to the mattresses” time. Here you will visit Bar Vitelli and take pictures with an authentic Sicilian shotgun “Lupara”, see pictures from the movie and a mirror monument for Coppola, enjoy panoramic view of the Mediterranean opening from the square where the wedding ceremony scene was shot.
Then you will walk to an ancient church of Santa Lucia, where Michael and Apollonia were married kneeling in the doorway. Walking along the fabulous streets of Savoca, on a good day you can also meet some actors – for example a lady who played Apollonia’s mother. At the end of the walking tour you will have a traditional lunch in a typical “Trattoria.” Lunch consist: cheeses from Etna, salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes from Taormina, olives, homemade bread, a portion of parmigiana, a portion of caponata, pasta alla norma, local wine and for dessert, lemon sorbet.
Departure: Giardini Naxos Bay
Places: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, the Cave of Love and the Rock of the Prickly Pear.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The boat tour is Not private
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tour from Taormina
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Godfather Private Tour and Taormina Boat Tour with Lunch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Boat tour (the boat tour is not private) of Taormina Bay
- Private Tour exclusively for your party
- Explanation of The Godfather movie and the real Mafia history
- Walking tour of Savoca (Bar Vitelli + Church where Micheal married Apollonia)
- Traditional lunch
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car
- Personal local English-speaking driver/guide
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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 4.5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
