Shore excursion in Sicily | private tours | shore excursions

Enjoy an introduction to the real Sicily exploring the charming towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò with your local expert guide who so proudly call these area's home.

Starting from your port and visit Castelmola, medieval hill town above Taormina with breathtaking sea and Etna views, then drive to get to the art town of Savoca and it will be like taking a step back in time.

Although recorded with its present name in 1415 the town probably dates from the first half of the 12th century when a Norman Fortress was built. Savoca is not a tourist town, it is a simple every day "local" town set on the hillside of the foothills of the S. Peloritiani.

What makes it different to the other towns? This is where Al Pacino and Cast shot the GodFather Film. Following their footsteps and visiting the places that were so often shown throughout the movie will bring back many memories. While in town "a must" is the stop for a Lemon Granita at the famous bar "VITELLI" on the corner of the town, one of Coppola's favorite spots, and seen many times throughout the film. Then make your way to the church of St. Lucy where the scene of the wedding between Apollonia and Michael was shot!

From Savoca we will visit Forza d'Agrò which is without a doubt one of the best examples of a typical village of the Province of Messina which still conserves its medieval street layout and on all sides of the town you have the most incredible views. Here we have tradition, culture, history, art all awaiting you.

We then drive to the highlights of Taormina. Our introduction to Taormina today will take us around the beautiful town of Taormina, situated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steeply dropping Monte Tauro, dominating the Ionian coast from Capo Sant'Andrea to Capo Taormina with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background.

The downtown centre represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces.

Not to miss is a visit to the Greek Theatre, and a stroll down the main street "Corso Umberto" with its art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzi. Your Guide will then point out some excellent lunch spots for you to enjoy a bite to eat.

After some time at leisure we drive back to the pier.

Taormina highlights & Godfather tour

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NOTES:

"The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries we invite you to contact JoeBananalimos and he'll help you to design your own tour. "

GENERAL INFORMATION

Available: all year round

Tour duration: 9 hours

Pick up - drop off location: at your ship in Messina Port

Pick up time (suggested): 8.00am (according to your ship schedule)

INCLUDED

Luxury air conditioned vehicle

English speaking driver

All taxes, parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance

NOT INCLUDED

Meals and drinks

Entrance fees, if required - unless otherwise specified.