THE GODFATHER LOCAL TOUR

A Step Back in Time in Savoca Forza D'Agrò and Castelmola:
Enjoy an introduction to the real Sicily exploring the charming towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agro with your local expert driver who so proudly call these area's home.

Our tour will start, picking you up from your place and driving to the charming villane of Castelmola, medieval hill town above Taormina with breathtaking sea and Etna views. We continue to drive to arrive in 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. Our Experience today will not simply be an introduction to two typical Sicilian Towns but a real insight into the island, the locals, their culture and every day way of life not to mention a visit or two to some of the most beautiful hidden corners of this area way off the beaten track. We will then drive you back to your hotel.