Savoca and Taormina Day Trip

Fall in love with the medieval charm of the Corleone family's home city of Savoca, as you explore its historic streets. And you'll also visit the Roman ruins in Taormina. A complete experience!

Savoca and Taormina Day Trip

After meeting at the Messina port, we will board a bus for the trip to Savoca, a medieval city at 300 meters above sea level. During the hour-long journey, we will discuss the significance of this location to the film industry.

In 1972, director Francis Ford Coppola selected Savoca for several scenes in his film: The Godfather. As we walk through its cobbled streets, we will visit the St. Nicolas church where Michael and Apollonia wed, and stop by the iconic bar Vitelli.

After exploring Savoca, we will proceed to Taormina. This city offers stunning views of the sea with the Etna volcano in the distance. We will visit the ruins of the Greek and Roman theatre and Corso Umberto, the main attractions.

You will have free time to explore numerous street stalls and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. This is also an opportunity to savor the local Sicilian food at various nearby restaurants (not included).

Cruises

This day trip is available as a shore excursion. Cruise passengers should provide the name of their boat; we will be at the disembarkment area half an hour after the cruise ship's scheduled arrival.

Important Information

From November 17 to March 31, the tour will only occur if a minimum of 8 participants is met. If not, various alternatives will be offered.