Private Excursion Savoca Taormina and Castelmola

Explore iconic Godfather film locations, stunning views of Mount Etna, and charming Taormina on this private Sicilian excursion. Perfectly timed for cruise passengers.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Savoca - Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. You will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married.
  • Castelmola - A small village, rich in Norman and Baroque culture, on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna.
  • Taormina - Taormina is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, characterized by a mix of different cultures. A favorite destination for tourists, it can only be reached on foot and is full of shops and restaurants.
  • Messina - Small sightseeing tour of the city of Messina with a visit to the sanctuary of Cristo Re, a panoramic point of the city from which it is possible to see the Strait of Messina from above. Finally we will see the Duomo cathedral with the largest astronomical clock in Europe.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

The tour departs from the cruise terminal in the direction of Savoca (approximately 40 minutes by road). Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. We will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married. After about an hour we leave to go to Castelmola (about 30 minutes from Savoca). Castelmola is a small village on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna. After about an hour we move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, reachable only on foot and full of shops and restaurants. After about 2 or 3 hours we return to Messina, but not before a nice panoramic tour of Isola Bella. As a last stop, we will visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, a panoramic point over the Strait of Messina, and the Duomo cathedral, where you can admire the largest astronomical clock in Europe. The timetable is designed to make the most of your time in Sicily and to be perfectly on time with the cruise ship.

Location
Messina Passenger Terminal
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
As soon as you get off the ship you will find me outside the terminal. You will find the meeting point as soon as you get off the ship.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jay
Aug 7, 2024
A great day in Sicily with Alberto Mooving! - This was a great introduction to Sicily and made us want to come back to see it more fully. There was a tremendous mix of cultural, historical, and gastronomic exploration that our guide and driver exposed us to. The highlights were the stunning views from the cliffside villages we visited as well as the local food and wine we experienced at each stop.
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Paradise579472
Jul 19, 2024
Outstanding tour! - This experience was 5 stars all around!!! Great communication, driver, and tour guide,Jenny were outstanding. Thank you for making our day in Sicily so perfect and memorable!
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Shaaras2023
Jul 18, 2024
Wonderful day!!! - What an incredible day!! I can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our tour of Sicily and the coast. For us, Taormina was the highlight. I could have spent all day there!
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Ashleytraveler990
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing experience in Sicily! - This tour was the perfect! Jenni and our driver were kind and made sure everything went smoothly the whole day. They took us everywhere we wanted to go and gave us tips and tricks along the way. The Godfather Movie set was incredible and so was the town of Taormina! They took our picture at all the best spots and suggested the best food shops. The beach they suggested was spectacular with clear warm water. The made sure the day was perfect and we couldn't be more thankful. Do not hesitate to book this tour. This has been the best part of our Italy trip so far!
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Stay796806
Jun 27, 2024
Sicily Best Excursion - A brilliant day we had with Alberto our driver and Jenny our guide. A fantastic way to see the island and many varied stops and points of interest Great value and would highly recommend
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Litone37
Jun 15, 2024
10 STARS! Incredible Day Tour. A MUST See TOUR of Sicily! - Incredible! FAVORITE by far! We arrived my cruise in Messina, our guide Sylina and driver Jakamo were waiting right for us. Will always go private and not book with cruise. We have much better experiences. You never know what you are going to get when you book on line, however I would not hesitate, this tour out of all we have been on was the best. We were a party of 9; they know how to get around all of the great spots and move ahead of large buses with secret ways. We started in Mt Etna. This was beautiful, we stopped at a farm and bought honey, olive oil, olives etc. Beautiful shop. There are craters all around mt etna, 2 are active. We had opportunity to walk one of the craters, but we declined. From there we went to beautiful town Taormina, we had an amazing lunch (Sylina suggested the place). This town is a must see. Could have spent a couple days there...we will be back to enjoy more time! From there we went back to Messina and visited the tower and some beautiful views. To finish the tour she brought us to bakery to taste fresh canoli and granta, it was amazing and all complimentary! Sylina was a wealth of knowledge. She knows the history of everything. So interesting and knowledgeable....our group fell in love with her. At the end we met the tour company owner Alberto, what a nice person. We loved every minute! Thank you for a wonderful day. 💛
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Guide637439
Jun 7, 2024
Perfect Day in Messina - I booked a tour of Messina with Alberto for our group of 5. We were coming to port on NCL. From the first message, Alberto was prompt and responsive. We were met at the port as planned and off we went!! Alberto and his assistant Accensia (I hope I spelled that right) were awesome. We had the best day with them touring, laughing and of course eating. We saw so many beautiful sights. We were back to port with plenty of time to spare but not before we were treated to Granita and cannolis. I can honestly say this was one of the highlights of our trip and I’m looking forward to seeing Alberto on our next trip in October!!
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Dreamer37326692728
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful day exploring , great guide - Beautiful views , good driver and guide , easy communication. Reccomend Alberto and his team to all! Happy travelling 🧳
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Drheatherhaverfield
Jun 5, 2024
Great day off the ship - Had a wonderful day touring Messina with Alberto and Jenny. Best cannoli and Taormina was the cutest town with great shops! Wish we had more time.
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Chelseahv5711yk
May 20, 2024
Easy and Exceptional! - Booking this tour was so easy! We had a great time and saw all the major sights. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. Thank you!!
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