Shore excursion from Messina to discovery the villages of the famous movie “The Godfather”
(Guided tour, duration 5/6 hours)
Departing from Messina port, scenic driving along the coast and throughout the countryside to reach the village of Savoca, it was the set of the Sicilian scenes of the most popular movie “The Godfather I”.
We will start together a walking tour to enjoy the beauties of the village and to visit the places of the movie, we will see the church of the wedding scene of Michael Corleone with Apollonia, following the footsteps of the young Michael, we will reach the square of the wedding party and the famous Bar Vitelli, where you can enjoy a refreshment with the typical “Sicilian Lemon Granita” (frozen granite) and local pastries.
We will continue the tour to the village of Forza D’Agrò, where they filmed many scenes of the Godfather Part II and III. The village is located on the lower peak of a small mountain, while on the higher peak that overlooks the town are the remains of Norman castle. It is obvious to the eyes of those who visit these places for the first time that the love of the past is rich with glory, history, culture and tradition, which restrains the tendency to the frantic innovation. In this corner of the earth, you will find a fantastic place, between the provinces of Messina and Catania.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Pick-up and drop-off directly at the pier
- Transport with comfortable AC and fully insurance vehicle
- Professional Driver-Guide English speaking
- Guided walking in the villages of Savoca and Forza D’agrò
- Fuel and local tax (toll fees, parking)
NOT INCLUDE:
- Food and drinks
PRICE PER PERSON:
- Private Tour from 89€ up to 319€ (the price varies with the number of people in your private party)
TAKE THE BEST FROM YOUR TOUR AND ASK FOR THE EXTRA OTPIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR INTERESTS
OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THE GODFATHER SHORE TOUR:
a. Visit the Corleone’s Villa “Castello degli Schiavi”
Extra drive and time (1-2 hours) to visit the famous Villa “Castello degli Schiavi”, which appears in the movie like the Corleone’s Villa, where Apollonia explodes with the car in the Godfather I and the old Michael Corleone fell down from the chair at the end of the Godfather III.
b. Visit the charming town of Taormina
Extra drive and time (2 hours) to visit the famous Taormina, we will take you at the entrance of the old town, you can enjoy your free time here, discovering the best of Taormina, strolling the Corso Umberto, admiring fountains and churches, visiting the Ancient Theatre of Taormina and soaking in the dramatic views.
