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Trace the locations used in The Godfather on a private, five‑hour tour from Taormina to Savoca and Castello Schiavi. Expect narrow medieval streets, cinematic set pieces, and an optional Sicilian lunch paired with private hotel pickup.
Trace the locations used in The Godfather on a private, five‑hour tour from Taormina to Savoca and Castello Schiavi. Expect narrow medieval streets, cinematic set pieces, and an optional Sicilian lunch paired with private hotel pickup.
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Operated by Sicily Adventure · Taormina, Sicily
You step out of your hotel into a sunlit Sicilian morning and the minivan hums toward the hills above the Ionian coast. Narrow stone streets climb toward Savoca, where the camera once lingered on a barroom corner and a church façade; the village keeps that cinematic hush. Later the route drops toward Fiumefreddo di Sicilia to the low-slung Castello Schiavi whose terraces open onto scrub and sea.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can walk short distances on uneven ground; no sustained climbs.
The tour is approximately five hours and includes private transportation, hotel pickup and guided visits to Savoca and Castello Schiavi; lunch is optional and not included by default.
The tour involves walking on uneven cobbled streets and steps; it's generally suitable for most fitness levels but may be challenging for guests with significant mobility limitations.
Visitors can enter public areas like Bar Vitelli and the churches when open; follow local rules, respect opening hours, and note that access may be restricted during services or private events.
Admission arrangements vary; confirm with your operator—this itinerary typically includes exploration of exterior and accessible public rooms, but some areas may require separate entry fees.
Savoca is a medieval hill village whose narrow streets and church façades were used as authentic backdrops for The Godfather; Castello Schiavi is a historic residence with baroque elements that provided film sets and sweeping garden views.
The villages rely on sustainable tourism—please stick to marked paths, avoid touching frescoes or fragile stonework, and support small local businesses to keep sites maintained.
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