Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola
Enjoy an exclusive, worry-free experience specially designed for cruise passengers! Your personal driver will meet you directly at your ship’s gate at Messina Port for an unforgettable journey through the treasures of Sicily’s Ionian coast. We’ll begin in the charming village of Savoca, world-famous as a filming location for the cinematic masterpiece The Godfather. You’ll have the opportunity to wander through its picturesque stone alleyways, discover the Church of San Nicolò, and enjoy a delicious traditional granita at the legendary Bar Vitelli. Next, we’ll head up to Castelmola, a spectacular hilltop village perched 530 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Etna and the sea. Our main destination will be the beautiful town of Taormina, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the famous Ancient Theatre, shop along Corso Umberto, and immerse yourself in the town’s timeless elegance and charm.
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Where this sits in Taormina & the east
Taormina & the east is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. A Greek theatre with Etna behind it, above a coastline of small beaches. The polished end of eastern Sicily, and the base for the volcano, Catania and Siracusa.
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